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The Ross Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is widening the winner’s circle with the return of its well-liked Ross Household and Pals 50/50 raffle fundraiser.
Near $50,000 has already been received by fortunate members, with the opposite half of the proceeds to assist gear and capital wants on the Ross together with the acquisition of a brand new CT Scanner.
“The Ross Memorial Hospital is the guts of the neighborhood - now greater than ever. We frequently hear from those who they wish to assist, however they really feel their donations are too small to make a distinction. That’s merely not true. As volunteers, we all know that each gesture of assist, together with shopping for 50/50 tickets, impacts affected person care. There are such a lot of gear and know-how wants on the hospital - each present counts,” stated 50/50 raffle committee chair Karen Simser. “In case you are on the lookout for some good enjoyable and a approach to give again - or a particular present in your Valentine - we hope you’ll be a part of the Ross household and buddies and play our 50/50 raffle.”
Within the subsequent 50/50 sequence, the Auxiliary will freely giving as much as $15,000 in prizes with a brand new block of tickets. Tickets can be obtainable for buy on-line from Jan. 24 to Feb. 21 on the group’s web site (auxiliary.rmh.org/family-friends-50-50-raffle).
Ontario residents 19 years and older are eligible to take part and will buy as much as 10 tickets for the sequence at a price of $5 every. There are 1,000 tickets obtainable for buy. The potential prize for these attracts is $2,500 per draw, if all 1,000 tickets are offered.
Attracts will happen each two weeks for a complete of six attracts for this sequence. The primary draw takes place March 9.
“We like to see the thrill construct with every 50/50 draw. The neighborhood has actually come collectively in its assist for the Auxiliary’s raffle and for the Ross,” added Ross Memorial Hospital Basis CEO Erin Coons. “We look ahead to this upcoming 50/50 sequence and the enjoyment it brings. Good luck to all and thanks.”