August marks the seventh month of the popular Thunder Bay 50/50, and the take-home jackpot is over $350,000 going into the final week of ticket sales.

The Thunder Bay 50/50 is a monthly raffle in support of Thunder Bay’s Hospital, with a new Grand Prize draw on the last Friday of every month. Nearly $4 Million has been won since the 50/50 launched in January. Ticket sales for August’s draw will end this Thursday night.

Each Thunder Bay 50/50 ticket helps fund the highest priority equipment needs at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, which cares for patients from Thunder Bay and all across Northwestern Ontario. Many pieces of equipment have been funded so far including 3 specialty ICU beds, a BiPAP ventilator, a cardiac & oxygen Monitor, a and a dental x-ray machine. More exciting equipment announcements are expected next month.

When asked why they support the Thunder Bay 50/50, ticket purchasers shared the many reasons they take part:

“To support local and keep money in the area. I have spent time in the Hospital and thought the 50/50 was a great way to help give back and support them in getting new equipment.” – Jennifer B.

“My granddaughter is now working at the hospital (as a physiotherapist), so I feel I must be supportive of her workplace. I was also impressed by the care given to my sister many years ago when she was transported from a holiday in Mexico to your hospital.” – Pat D.

“I spent several days in the hospital and received excellent care while there. I wanted to give back and say thank you.”- Scott S.

Tickets are available online only at www.thunderbay5050.ca:
–       $10 for 5 numbers
–       $20 for 30 numbers
–       $50 for 150 numbers (Best Value)

** Must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 26th to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw on August 27th, 2021.

Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Participants must be present in Ontario and 18 years old or older at time of purchase. Lottery licence RAF1199631.