David Kamande of Thunder Bay is starting his 2022 with an extra $2,340,035 in his pocket! Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation made the famous phone call notifying the winner earlier today, and this time it felt surreal letting them know what the Grand Prize amount totaled.
“Even though I’ve made these phone calls each month since the Thunder Bay 50/50 started, today’s phone call was extra special. I could not believe the support the community has had for the draw this month, and not only did we make someone a multi-millionaire today, but we also are going to be able to do some really wonderful things for the Hospital with this money in 2022.” says Glenn Craig.
“This couldn’t have come at a better time.” explained David, who has been suffering from some health issues and has been using the services of the Hospital. “I’ve had to have an MRI scan, and know that some of the 50/50 funds are helping to purchase a new one – that’s why I bought a ticket. New equipment will help everyone who needs the Hospital.”
What was the first thing that came to David’s mind when he heard the news? “It’ll be nice to pay off my mortgage and not have to worry about that!” He and his family will have to plan what to do with the rest of his winnings.
The Thunder Bay 50/50 started in January of 2021 as a way to raise money for the Hospital while regular fundraising efforts and events were put on hold due to the pandemic. The community support for the Thunder Bay 50/50 has been incredible, and millions of dollars of equipment purchases and infrastructure upgrades were made possible from proceeds of the draw. The Thunder Bay 50/50 is continuing for 2022, with the Grand Prize draw happening on the last Friday of each month.
January 2022 ticket sales now open
Tickets for the January 2022 jackpot are now are available online only at www.thunderbay5050.ca:
- $10 for 5 numbers
- $20 for 30 numbers
- $50 for 150 numbers
- $75 for 300 numbers (Best Value)
** Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 27, 2022 to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years old or older. The Thunder Bay 50/50 continues each month with the Grand Prize drawn on the last Friday of the month.
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Video – Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation calls the winner of the December 50/50 draw.
Access the video here: