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UPDATE: Tickets Over 55% Sold

VANCOUVER, BC, Sunday, August 23, 2026 — BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery has passed the halfway mark, with over 55% of tickets already sold!

And the excitement keeps growing…

The 50/50 PLUS jackpot is over $1.5 million – and is getting bigger daily with every ticket purchased. Add tickets to your order for just $20.

There are thousands of prizes worth millions to be won, including 12 multi-million-dollar Grand Prize options.

The Grand Prize winner will choose from incredible Dream Home packages across BC, with some including cars, luxury travel and up to $1.8 million cash – or choose $2.5 million tax-free cash and create your own dream life.

Plus, there are more chances to win throughout the lottery with more early draws than ever of dream trips, new vehicles, cash, groceries and more. Order tickets today to be automatically entered in over $475,000 in Bonus and Early Bird prizes.

Someone’s dream is going to come true. Why not yours?

Make 2026 the year you dream BIG – and win even bigger. Get your tickets today!

Help Make Kids Mighty!

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough

In 2024, Lilah’s parents noticed something off about their daughter’s lingering cold symptoms. They followed their instincts and took her for bloodwork, but never imagined how serious the results would be: 16-month-old Lilah had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). She was transferred to BC Children’s Hospital the next day.

Read Lilah’s story to see how your Dream Lottery tickets Help Make Kids Mighty.

Get your tickets online bcchildren.com
by phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567
or in-person at London Drugs and Save-on-Foods

Tickets cost 3 for $110 / 6 for $200 / 9 for $275 / 20 for $550
• 50/50 PLUS tickets are 2 for $20 / 6 for $35 / 16 for $70 / 32 for $100
• Daily Cash PLUS tickets are 2 for $30 / 6 for $55 / 12 for $80

A ticket purchaser must purchase a BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.

In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences #173745, #173782, #174824
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

Play the St. Paul's Foundation 50/50 raffle and win.

VANCOUVER, BC, August 22, 2026 — Now’s your chance to buy tickets for St. Paul’s Foundation’s 50/50 raffle! Your ticket purchase supports initiatives, programs, and equipment that directly enhance patient care at Providence Health Care and Providence Living.

At St. Vincent’s: Langara, residents set out on a culinary journey around the world each month through the Global Kitchen Program. These customized cooking demonstrations come alive with the aromas and stories of Indian, Filipino, Italian, Japanese, and many other global cuisines as staff prepare dishes in real time. Residents are encouraged to join in by stirring a pot, adding seasoning, or simply watching with curiosity – creating an inclusive, hands-on experience that honours both comfort and cultural tradition.

The demonstration kitchen has become a gathering place where connection flourishes, conversations spark, memories resurface, and laughter fills the room. These shared moments reduce isolation and support emotional well-being, strengthening the bonds between residents, staff, and visiting loved ones.

Your raffle purchase helps make these experiences possible by bringing cooking directly into shared spaces, awakening the senses with the sights, sounds, and aromas of a homemade meal that nourishes both body and spirit.

More tickets = more compassion + more chances to win!

Tickets are available for purchase until September 11, 2026. The winner will be drawn on September 15, 2026. Ticket bundles are available to increase your chances of winning!

3 for $10
20 for $25
120 for $50
300 for $75 (the greatest value and best chance to win)

You could be the lucky winner! Get your tickets today at spf5050.ca.

Remember the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win!

About St. Paul’s Foundation

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support compassionate, inspired care at Providence Health Care’s 18 sites across BC, including St. Paul’s Hospital, Mount St. Joseph Hospital, and at Providence Living’s long-term care homes. Together, we care for tens of thousands of people each year, from newborn babies to seniors in long-term care. Learn more.

The new St. Paul’s Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus will feature state-of-the art facilities integrating clinical care with research. Located in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats, it will be one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in Canada, supported by an innovation ecosystem that will help close gaps in care, offer hope to patients in need, and realize a healthier BC. Learn more.

BC Gaming Event Licence #164253 | Know your limit, play within it. 19+

Your Ticket Could Make September Unforgettable

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, August 21, 2026 — The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation 50/50 lottery is officially underway, and your chance to win big starts today. One lucky winner will take home half the jackpot on September 24 — and every ticket sold helps that prize grow.

This lottery is about more than a jackpot, though. Every ticket supports life-saving care at Royal Columbian Hospital, BC’s leading critical care hospital and the only hospital in the province with trauma, cardiac, neurosciences, high-risk maternity and neonatal intensive care on one site.

Imagine your name being called for the final draw. Past winners have taken home nearly $90,000! And on top of that, you’ll be helping Royal Columbian Hospital continue to deliver world-class care as they double capacity and expand care for patients across BC.

50/50 tickets are:
5-Ticket Pack for $15
50-Ticket Pack for $25
200-Ticket Pack for $50
500-Ticket Pack for $100

Weekly Cash Prize tickets are:
Single Ticket for $10
3-Ticket Pack for $20
10-Ticket Pack for $40

Buy your tickets today and help the jackpot climb. Grand prize draw on September 24, 2026.

About Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

As BC’s leading critical care hospital, one in three British Columbians rely on Royal Columbian Hospital. We are the only hospital in BC with trauma, cardiac, neurosciences, high-risk maternity and neonatal intensive care on one site. We look after some of the most seriously ill and injured patients, and we do it with the support of donors like you.

Since 1978, donors to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation have helped fund priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at Royal Columbian Hospital. Visit rchfoundation.com for more information.

Last Chance for $70,000 Bonus

VANCOUVER, BC, Friday, August 21, 2026 — This is your last chance to secure your spot in every prize draw of the year!

The BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Appreciation Reward deadline is MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

Get your tickets now for a chance to be one of five winners, with over $70,000 in prizes up for grabs. Plus, you’ll be in for more early prize draws than ever before!

The Appreciation Reward winner can choose a $50,000 Luxury Adventure to Japan and South Korea plus $5,000 cash, a Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid or $50,000 cash. Four more winners can choose $5,000 of travel, groceries or cash, each.

And that’s just the beginning.

Buy before midnight and you’ll be in for every draw of the year – including over $545,000 in Bonus and Early Bird prizes and the multi-million-dollar Grand Prize draw. Win your dream life with a Grand Prize home package worth over $3 million – or take $2.5 million cash.

Time is running out. Order your tickets now!

Help Make Kids Mighty!

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough

From the moment Bensyn entered the world, his parents knew his journey would be complex. During pregnancy, they learned their son would be born with Down syndrome, and soon after his arrival, doctors discovered he had multiple heart defects.

As his care team worked to save his life, Bensyn spent 240 days at BC Children’s Hospital, far from the family’s home in Fort St. John.

Read Bensyn’s story to see how your Dream Lottery tickets Help Make Kids Mighty.

Get your tickets online bcchildren.com
by phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567
or in-person at London Drugs and Save-on-Foods

A ticket purchaser must purchase a BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.

In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences #173745, #173782, #174824
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

Buy Now – Deadline Tonight!

VANCOUVER, BC, August 18, 2026 — Time is running out. Buy your AutismBC Raffle ticket before the Summer Bonus Draw deadline tonight and you could be taking the trip of your dreams!

Your raffle and 50/50 ticket purchase help support autistic children, youth, adults, and seniors to live their best lives.

Purchase your tickets before the deadline tonight Tuesday, August 18 at 11:59pm and be entered for a chance to win:

A roundtrip flight for two ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD that WestJet flies*
A two-night stay with the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond

*(Taxes, fees, and surcharges not included, taxes and fees will be covered by AutismBC. Blackout dates and restrictions apply)

A big thank-you to WestJet and the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport. This raffle would not be possible without their generosity and commitment to supporting the autism community.

Two Chances to Win – Don’t Miss Out!

Your raffle purchase provides two chances to win if you buy before the Summer Bonus deadline! Each ticket is entered into both the Summer Bonus Draw AND the Grand Prize Draw for a new 2026 KIA EV-4 electric car, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group. So, what are you waiting for?

Thank you to our Sponsors

Thank You for Caring and Good Luck!

Ticket Sale Deadlines and Draw Dates:

Summer Bonus Draw
Deadline: Tuesday August 18, 2026, at 11:59pm
Draw date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:00pm

Final Draw – Grand Prize and 50/50
Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:59pm
Draw date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:00pm

BC Gaming Event Licenses # 172893 and #172897
Tickets available to anyone 19+ of age or older in British Columbia.

Get your tickets online
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101

Final chance for BC SPCA 50/50 up to $1,900,000

BC, August 18, 2026 — The BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is nearly sold out! Tickets for the huge 50/50 are more than 95% gone. This could be your last opportunity to enter.

The pot is now over $1,800,000. Half will go to animals in need, and half to the lucky winner – who could be YOU! Enter now for your spot in the draw.

Your kindness will bring wagging tails and happy purrs, starting at just $15! Transform the lives of animals in need and give yourself a chance to win.

What would you do with over $900,000? Get your tickets before they sell out and you could find out!

When you play, the animals always win. Tickets are $15 each or 3 for $40. (6 for $60 packs are now sold out.) For tickets and more information visit lottery.spca.bc.ca.

Purchasers must be 19 years of age or older and tickets can only be sold in B.C.

3 Days Left for a $55,000 Vacation

VANCOUVER, BC, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Picture yourself exploring ancient temples in Japan or exploring South Korea’s incredible food markets…

Your BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery tickets can take you there!

Get your tickets before Friday’s Appreciation Reward deadline for a chance to win a $50,000 Luxury Adventure to Japan and South Korea plus $5,000 in spending money – or take $50,000 tax-free cash.

Create your dream journey with flights, beautiful hotels, private tours, unforgettable cultural experiences, and plenty of time to explore.

Plus, four more Appreciation Reward winners can choose world travel or cash!

Where will you dream of going next?

Buying early unlocks even more opportunities to see the world!

Every Dream Lottery ticket ordered before Friday will enter you into $545,000 in Bonus and Early Bird draws to win more dream getaways to Europe and the Mediterranean, Hawaii, the Maldives and other amazing destinations around the world.

Dream Big. Win Bigger!

Order before the Appreciation Reward deadline (Friday, August 21) and you’ll be in for every draw of the year – that’s thousands of prizes worth millions, including the Grand Prize draw with 12 multi-million-dollar options.

Choose from incredible Dream Homes across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, with packages that come with cars, luxury travel and up to $1.8 million cash.

Or choose $2.5 million tax-free cash and make your biggest dreams a reality!

Win More Cash for Just $20

There are easy ways to win more with BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery! When you get tickets, add 50/50 PLUS and Daily Cash PLUS to your order.

For as little as $20 more, 50/50 PLUS gives you the chance to win half a massive jackpot. Last year’s jackpot reached $2,919,270, and this year, it could grow to over $3 million.

Get in to win daily cash with Daily Cash PLUS! Every ticket gets you in for 126 all-cash prizes worth a total of $348,000. Up to $25,000 could be yours to spend however you wish!

Get your tickets online bcchildren.com
by phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567
or in-person at London Drugs and Save-on-Foods

A ticket purchaser must purchase a BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.

In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences #173745, #173782, #174824
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

Play the St. Paul's Foundation 50/50 raffle and win.

VANCOUVER, BC, August 16, 2026 — Now’s your chance to buy tickets for St. Paul’s Foundation’s 50/50 raffle! Your ticket purchase supports initiatives, programs, and equipment that directly enhance patient care at Providence Health Care and Providence Living.

More tickets = more compassion + more chances to win!

Tickets are available for purchase until September 11, 2026. The winner will be drawn on September 15, 2026. Ticket bundles are available to increase your chances of winning!

3 for $10
20 for $25
120 for $50
300 for $75 (the greatest value and best chance to win)

You could be the lucky winner! Get your tickets today at spf5050.ca.

Remember the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win!

About St. Paul’s Foundation

BC Gaming Event Licence #164253 | Know your limit, play within it. 19+

3 Reasons to Buy Before Friday

VANCOUVER, BC, Sunday, August 16, 2026 — Want more chances to win? Buying early could pay off in a big way.

The BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Appreciation Reward deadline is midnight Friday. Here are three big reasons to get your tickets before the first Bonus deadline:

1. Last Year’s Winners Bought Early

All of last year’s biggest winners bought before the Appreciation Reward deadline – including the Grand Prize winner!

Hurry, the deadline is approaching fast (Friday, August 21).

2. More Early Winners Than Ever

Buy now to get in for over $545,000 in early prizes with 88 Bonus and Early Bird winners. Win tax-free cash, luxury travel, electric vehicles and more!

3. Get in For Every Draw

Order tickets before Friday to be automatically entered in thousands of prize draws worth millions, including the multi-million dollar Grand Prize draw. See the 12 Grand Prize options!

Help Make Kids Mighty!

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough

BC Children’s is the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to children. As one of the world’s top-ranked pediatric hospitals, it leads the way in confronting many of the most pressing health challenges facing kids today – from cancer to heart disease and brain health.

They have a secret tool in this quest: an on-site Research Institute. Over 2,000 research professionals tirelessly work to understand the origins of illnesses, develop groundbreaking treatments and move closer to cures. As 70% of researchers are also health care professionals providing care in the hospital, life-changing discoveries can be brought from the laboratory bench straight to a child’s bedside faster and more efficiently.

Your support plays a pivotal role in accelerating the translation of these discoveries. And beyond propelling this work, your contribution also empowers researchers to dream even bigger. Thank you for shaping the future of children’s health care.

Get your tickets online bcchildren.com
by phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567
or in-person at London Drugs and Save-on-Foods

A ticket purchaser must purchase a BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.

In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences #173745, #173782, #174824
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

Huge BC SPCA 50/50 nearly 90% sold

BC, August 14, 2026 — Tickets are nearly 90% sold for the BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need! Thanks to the outpouring of generosity from B.C. animal lovers, the popular 50/50 could sell out soon.

The pot is already over $1,600,000. Someone will take home the huge cash prize and it could be you! But only if you get your tickets in time. Your chance to win starts at just $15.

Last summer’s winner Stephanie took home $800,000 cash and this time you could win up to $950,000!

“Buying a lottery ticket is a simple way to help make an immediate impact on the lives of vulnerable animals,” says Stephanie. “You’re helping support essential services like shelter, rehab and adoption but you also have a chance to win.”

The BC SPCA’s summer 50/50 has sold out early every year so far. Don’t miss out on your chance to help animals and potentially change your life!

When you play, the animals always win. Tickets are $15 each or 3 for $40. (6 for $60 packs are now sold out.) For tickets and more information visit lottery.spca.bc.ca.

Purchasers must be 19 years of age or older and tickets can only be sold in B.C.

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UPDATE: Tickets Over 55% Sold

Help Make Kids Mighty!

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough

Play the St. Paul's Foundation 50/50 raffle and win.

About St. Paul’s Foundation

Your Ticket Could Make September Unforgettable

About Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

Last Chance for $70,000 Bonus

Help Make Kids Mighty!

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough

Buy Now – Deadline Tonight!

Two Chances to Win – Don’t Miss Out!

Thank you to our Sponsors

Thank You for Caring and Good Luck!

Final chance for BC SPCA 50/50 up to $1,900,000

3 Days Left for a $55,000 Vacation

Where will you dream of going next?

Dream Big. Win Bigger!

Win More Cash for Just $20

Play the St. Paul's Foundation 50/50 raffle and win.

About St. Paul’s Foundation

3 Reasons to Buy Before Friday

1. Last Year’s Winners Bought Early

2. More Early Winners Than Ever

3. Get in For Every Draw

Help Make Kids Mighty!

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough

Huge BC SPCA 50/50 nearly 90% sold