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Honour the Fire Fighters Who Give Year-Round!

VANCOUVER, BC, December 5, 2024 — On International Volunteer Day, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund celebrates the extraordinary individuals who make their programs possible: 4,600 professional fire fighters, across British Columbia and the Yukon who selflessly give back throughout the year.

Support BC’s Fire Fighters

These dedicated volunteers are the heart of the Burn Fund, contributing countless hours to create life-changing experiences for burn survivors of all ages. From organizing camps and retreats to providing compassion and support, they exemplify the spirit of service and generosity. Now, it’s time to give back to those who give so much.

Community support ensures that the Burn Fund’s programs continue to thrive, helping survivors and their families heal, grow, and connect. Purchasing a Bright Nights 50/50 Raffle ticket is one way to contribute. Half the jackpot directly supports the Burn Fund and the transformative programs made possible by these incredible volunteers.

Purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets today and help make a difference in the lives of burn survivors.

By continuing the cycle of giving, we honour these everyday heroes and work together to create a brighter future for all.

Thank you for supporting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund this holiday season. Together, we’re making a difference for burn survivors across BC and Yukon.

Buy Your Ticket Now

Deadline to purchase: January 10, 2025

Thank you for supporting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund this holiday season. Together, we’re making a difference for burn survivors across BC and Yukon.

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Tis the Season for WINNING with UHF’s Festival of Trees Bonus Draws!

EDMONTON, Alberta, December 5, 2024 — The holidays are in full swing, and there’s still time to add extra sparkle to your season! The University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees 50/50 Draw is bringing more excitement with Holiday Bonus #3.

Mark Your Calendars

On December 6, one lucky winner will walk away with $2,500 in the third Holiday Bonus Draw, generously sponsored by James H. Brown – Injury Lawyer.

If you’ve already got your tickets, you’re in the running not only for this bonus but also for:

December 12: $2,500 Holiday Bonus Deadline #4
December 17: $2,500 Holiday Bonus Deadline #5
December 18: $2,500 Holiday Bonus Deadline #6
December 19: Grand Prize 50/50 Jackpot Deadline

Get Tickets Starting at Just $10!

The best value? 400 tickets for $100 – that’s only $0.25 per ticket! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning one of these fabulous prizes or the massive 50/50 Grand Prize.

Looking for even MORE Ways to Win?
Check out the Cash a Day Giveaway! Starting January 1, one lucky ticket holder will win $1,000 daily for 31 days. With ticket packs starting at $60 for 120 chances, this is the perfect way to keep the excitement rolling into the New Year.

Your Support Makes a Difference
Every ticket purchased helps the University Hospital Foundation drive monumental health and healthcare advancements in Alberta. Imagine a world free from Alzheimer’s, diabetes, or long transplant waitlists. Your generosity makes transformative change possible!

ORDER NOW online at www.uhf5050.ca
or in person at the University of Alberta Hospital Gift Shop
(8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7)

Don’t wait – the deadline for Holiday Bonus #3 is 11:59pm, TONIGHT. Make this holiday season unforgettable!

Be part of the change, and maybe the next big winner will be you!

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28 Total Chances to WIN!

ALBERTA, December 5, 2024 — After a total of $597,050 in ticket sales, and the resounding success of its FIRST edition … Split the Pot Lottery is BACK and better than ever! 33 Alberta hospital and healthcare foundations have joined forces to bring you even MORE chances to win big with…

28 TOTAL CASH PRIZES TO WIN

Yes, you heard that right — there’s 28 winners this time!

15 Early Reward winners split $55,000 in prizes
13 Grand Prize winners will split the final Grand Prize payout, guaranteed at $100,000

Here’s how it works:

Support your local hospital or healthcare foundation: When you play Split the Pot Lottery, you can choose how you support Alberta hospital and healthcare foundations. By selecting a specific hospital or foundation, you can choose where you would like your support to go. Or you can choose to support all participating hospital and healthcare foundations and share your support equally among the 33 partners.

Win big: Buy your tickets before the first Early Bird deadline on December 12 and be in for 15 draws for $55,000 in Early Rewards AND the chance to be 1 of 13 lucky Grand Prize winners!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Buy online or purchase your tickets over the phone by calling 833-670-4692.

TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MORE.
Hospital & Healthcare Partners

All Split the Pot Lottery details, including ticket prices, prizes, draws, important dates and rules can be found at ab.splitthepot.ca.

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$300,000+ Could Be Yours Tonight!

Ontario, December 5, 2024 — Win the Life-Changing Jackpot Tonight!

Get your tickets for the SickKids Catch the Ace Raffle before tonight’s 6pm deadline, and you could take home over $300,000 for just $10! With every ticket sold, the prize will continue to grow until tonight’s draw, so get your tickets now and watch the prizes skyrocket.

Play SickKids Catch the Ace online. With tickets starting at only $10, it’s a fun way to support SickKids Foundation!

✓ Visit www.sickkidsace.ca to buy your tickets and select your lucky envelope.
✓ The Jackpot and Weekly Prize grow until tonight’s 6pm deadline.
✓ If your ticket is drawn, YOU WIN 20% of weekly sales.
✓ If your lucky envelope contains the Ace of Spades, YOU ALSO WIN the Progressive Jackpot.
✓ Feel good knowing that 50% of all ticket sales go to SickKids Foundation.

The deadline to order your tickets is 6pm TONIGHT. Get your tickets now!

For more information visit www.sickkidsace.ca

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Act Fast, Dream Big ... Your Chance to be a Millionaire!

LONDON, Ontario, December 5, 2024 — Last chance to make your dreams come true! The FINAL Deadline for Dream Lottery is midnight TONIGHT! Don’t miss your chance to become the next MILLIONAIRE before the holidays! Someone will WIN 1 of 3 incredible Grand Prize options:

⭐️A Royal Oak Dream Home in Thorndale, valued at $1.45 million!
⭐️A once-in-a-lifetime Ritz Carlton Yacht experience plus $750,000 in cash!
⭐️Or, choose $1,000,000 in CASH for a life-changing WIN!

Plus, there’s so many more incredible prizes to be won, including DREAM TRAVEL experiences, a DREAM RELAXATION package for your backyard, DREAM CASH to spend any way you like, and much more!

Time is also running out to get in on London’s largest 50/50! You could win half of the jackpot, now over $1,000,000 and growing!

Give the gift that truly matters this holiday season – your ticket purchase directly supports millions of patients who rely on London’s hospitals every year!

This could be a life-changing holiday season – just one ticket could change EVERYTHING! Don’t miss your chance – Dream Lottery’s FINAL DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

or by phone at 1-866-802-4117.

Every Ticket Changes A Life!

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Win Big While Supporting Surgical Innovation on Vancouver Island

VICTORIA, BC, December 4, 2024 — The Christmas 50/50 is your chance to win big while advancing hospital care on Vancouver Island through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. The Jackpot is at $33,000 and growing.

Last year’s jackpot reached over $75,000 – purchase your ticket today to ensure you’re in the running for our December 10th Early Bird Draw!

In addition to the opportunity to take home 50% of the jackpot, you can purchase additional tickets for the chance to win great prizes including an Early Bird Draw and three Grand Prize Packages including:

River Rock Casino & Resort Getaway

Enjoy a thrilling 2-night stay at River Rock Casino Resort in Vancouver, complete with a $150 play credit for the casino and a $150 dining credit to indulge in the resort’s restaurants.

Escape to Whistler

Escape to the mountains with a luxurious 3-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and a $200 gift card to Araxi Restaurant and Bar. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation, fine dining, and alpine beauty!

Vancouver Canucks Ultimate Experience

Cheer on the Vancouver Canucks with two tickets to an exciting home game! Your experience includes a 1-night stay at the Hilton Hotel for ultimate comfort, plus round-trip Helijet tickets to get you to and from Victoria to Vancouver in style.

Tickets start at just $10 and sales close at 11:59PM on Sunday, December 15. To learn more about the Early Bird prizes, sales cut-offs, and draw dates at visit the lottery webpage.

The lottery is a great way for your friends and family to join you in supporting our local hospitals—please help us spread the word! Anyone 19+ in BC can purchase a ticket.

About the Victoria Hospitals Foundation

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation works in partnership with Island Health to enable donations to every area of care at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals. As Island Health’s charitable partner, we raise donations for medical equipment, special projects, education, and research.

Your support of the Rogers Christmas Lottery will power groundbreaking surgical care for Vancouver Island through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s $17 million dollar campaign – It’s Time for Surgical Innovation.

For more information, please call the Foundation at 250-519-1750, or visit victoriahf.ca.

A special thank you to Ocean 98.5, Jack 103.1, and to Abstract Developments for making this lottery possible.

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Read the rules of play. Questions? Please call us at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Tis the Season for WINNING with UHF’s Festival of Trees Bonus Draws!

EDMONTON, Alberta, December 4, 2024 — The holidays are in full swing, and there’s still time to add extra sparkle to your season! The University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees 50/50 Draw is bringing more excitement with Holiday Bonus #3.