Royal Columbian Hospital 50/50 News Stream

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, September 1, 2026 — Have you purchased your weekly prize tickets yet? This Thursday, September 3 will be the first of four weekly $1,000 prize draws. What could you do with a thousand dollars?

Every year, the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation 50/50 lottery raises funds to support the greatest needs of the hospital. That means your ticket is helping to enhance the care of patients facing some of the most challenging moments of their lives. With your lottery purchase, you’re setting yourself up for a big payday, all while providing state-of-the-art healthcare for the province’s sickest.

If you’ve been waiting to get your tickets, now is a great time to jump in. Your purchase gives you a chance at the grand prize while supporting the care teams, technology and patient spaces that make Royal Columbian Hospital such an essential part of health care in 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 now to be entered into the weekly $1,000 draws! First weekly draw on September 3, 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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, August 28, 2026 — Every day, Royal Columbian Hospital cares for some of the most seriously ill and injured patients in British Columbia. From cardiac care and trauma to neurosciences, high-risk obstetrics and neonatal intensive care, RCH provides specialized services that patients across the province count on.

RCH treats some of the smallest patients in the province, with babies as young as 23 weeks being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). For these little ones, every moment matters and equipment like the Cerebral Function Monitor helps the NICU medical teams detect seizure and other cerebral issues that might not otherwise be visible, enabling immediate treatment. Your 50/50 ticket helps purchase critical equipment just like this.

When you buy a 50/50 ticket, you are doing more than entering to win half the jackpot. You’re helping Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation fund equipment, innovation and enhanced patient care where it is needed most.

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

Play today and help support life-saving care.

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, August 25, 2026 — The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation 50/50 jackpot is climbing, and the excitement is only getting started. With every ticket sold, the grand prize grows — and on September 24, one winner will take home half.

The other half of the pot will go toward funding state-of-the-art equipment like the Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitor, used in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Brain injuries can have a wide-ranging effect on health and recovery. The Licox monitor measures oxygen pressures inside injured brain tissue, showing doctors in real time whether the brain is getting the “fuel” it needs to function. This immediate insight helps doctors at RCH adjust treatment on the spot, protecting brain function and improving recovery.

Just imagine what winning the 50/50 jackpot could mean: paying off bills, planning a getaway, sharing with family, or simply creating a little more breathing room. However you would use it, your ticket gives you a chance — while helping fund exceptional care for patients and families 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

Get in early and get your tickets now. Grand prize draw takes place 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.

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 24, 2026 — When families walk through the doors of the critical care unit at Royal Columbian Hospital, they are often facing some of the most difficult days. But you can help make it a little easier.

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 lottery helps provide much needed funding to ensure the hospital has the latest technology, the best equipment, and an environment where doctors, nurses and support staff can do their best work. On Thursday, June 25, the grand prize jackpot will be awarded to one lucky winner— a life-changing prize that’s still climbing higher with every ticket sold.

The purpose-built critical care unit at RCH has more than doubled the hospital’s critical care capacity, with 84 private rooms across the Intensive Care Unit. Each room supports state-of-the-art monitoring, improved infection control, and a quieter, more comforting environment for families who may be spending long hours at the bedside. Doctors like Dr. Reynolds have provided important feedback on how this new facility was constructed.

Clear sightlines, modern layouts, and collaborative work areas allow caregivers to respond quickly and safely. These units reflect Royal Columbian’s unique provincial role as the busiest cardiac centre in British Columbia and a destination for the most complex medical and surgical patients.

Your support helps ensure the highest level of care remains available for those who need it most. Buy your 50/50 tickets now.

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 22, 2026 — It’s finally here: Jackpot Week has begun.

On Thursday, June 25 the grand prize will be awarded. One winner will walk away with half the pot — a life-changing prize that’s still climbing higher with every ticket sold. And that lucky winner, could be you!

Your ticket fuels more than excitement. It helps fund specialized equipment and cutting-edge technology for the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, that is now open. The new tower expands surgical, emergency, and critical care services for thousands more patients at Royal Columbian Hospital.

This is your week to win — and to make a difference.

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 19, 2026 — June 19, 2026 — Excitement is building in the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation 50/50 Lottery!

The Grand Prize Draw is on June 25, and one lucky winner will walk away with half the pot. With every ticket sold, the prize climbs higher, reaching life-changing territory.

Just picture it: previous jackpots have reached close to $200K, with half going to the lucky winner. What would a win like that mean for you summer?

Why your ticket matters: This isn’t just a lottery—it’s about people like Lauren Phillips and her son Wesley. When fetal monitoring revealed subtle dips in Lauren’s baby’s heart rate at 25 weeks, caregivers acted quickly. Wesley was delivered at just 720 grams and rushed to the NICU, where the hospital’s specialized neonatal team provided immediate breathing support and lifesaving care available at only a small number of centres in the province.

Six days later, despite Wesley being intubated and on a jet ventilator, the team helped Lauren hold her son for the first time. Supported by equipment funded through Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, even the smallest and sickest infants can now experience early skin-to-skin moments that strengthen bonding and support development.

Your ticket helps fund the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, which will introduce 24 private single-family rooms, bringing greater privacy, light, and comfort to families during their hardest days.

Every play matters. Every ticket makes a difference.

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 16, 2026 — Time is ticking down to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 Lottery Jackpot draw. On June 25, someone is going to take half the prize – could it be you?

The new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower is now open, and the upper floors reflect a vision of healthcare built not only for today’s patients but for generations to come. Levels 7 through 10 bring together dedicated inpatient units that support healing, teaching, and the delivery of highly specialized care for patients across British Columbia.

• Level 7 will be home to Internal Medicine and the Clinical Teaching Unit, where teams care for patients with complex medical needs while training the next generation of physicians.
• On Level 8, Vascular Surgery and Medicine will come together in a modern environment designed to support recovery.
• Level 9 will house Royal Columbian’s Neurosciences Unit, caring for patients experiencing stroke, brain and spine injuries, and other neurological conditions.
• And on Level 10, the Trauma and Orthopedics Units will support individuals recovering from serious injuries, fractures, and orthopedic surgeries.

Across all four floors, private rooms, improved infection control, enhanced monitoring, and quieter, more welcoming environments create space for rest, dignity, and family support.

Help Make Care at RCH Even Better  

When you play, you’re not just chasing cash. You’re also standing behind Royal Columbian’s doctors, nurses, and patients as we prepare to transform care for generations with the opening in 2026 of the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower.

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 12, 2026 — Support Royal Columbian Hospital by purchasing a ticket for the 50/50 Lottery, and you may just win the jackpot!

With every ticket purchase, you’re making stories like Margaret Swanson’s possible. What began as a familiar workout at her local gym, quickly turned life-threatening when everything in front of Margaret appeared “sparkly” and she collapsed. At 69 years old, Margaret was experiencing a major stroke. “I remember looking at my phone and everything just did not look right,” Margaret recalls. “The next thing I knew, I was on the floor. I could not speak, and I could not move properly. I was confused more than anything.”

Support Patients Like Margaret!

When Margaret arrived at Royal Columbian Hospital, the stroke team was already waiting. Dr. Zameer Hirji, Interventional Radiologist, had been alerted by Royal Columbian Hospital stroke Neurologist, Dr. Hassanain Toma, before she reached the hospital. “I received the call at 1:06 p.m. that a patient with a high likelihood of a large-vessel stroke was on the way,” says Dr. Hirji. “From that moment, everything moved very quickly. Mrs. Swanson arrived in our ER at 1:08pm and by 1:42 p.m., we had removed the clot and fully restored blood flow to her brain.”

The procedure, known as a mechanical thrombectomy, involves accessing a blood vessel through her groin and navigating a catheter or “thin tube” using imaging guidance to the brain to remove the clot. Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation continues to raise funds for expanded imaging and intervential radiology, helping to make RCH a provincial leader in critical care. Your participation makes this work possible!  

Get your tickets today!

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.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 9, 2026 — Congratulations to the first weekly prize winner who just walked away with $1,000 cash!

And while one ticket holder is already celebrating, the excitement is just beginning. The 50/50 jackpot is climbing daily, and on June 25th, one lucky player will take home half the pot.

What would you do with an unexpected windfall? Start dreaming, because you might just get to find out on June 25!

Best of all, every ticket supports the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital, expanding lifesaving care for patients across BC.

Help Make Care at RCH Even Better

Buy your tickets for Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 Lottery today and ensure RCH has everything they need to continue their work as a leading centre for cardiac care, trauma, neurosciences, high-risk obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, and other specialized services.

Be a supporter of Royal Columbian Hospital!

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.