Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation’s Igniting Healthcare spring 50/50 now has a winner, after several weeks of brisk ticket sales.
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The winning ticket number CK-7052050 was drawn, with Jason Howes, of St. Thomas, taking the grand prize jackpot of $74,690.
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Howes, a father of three, who recently moved to St. Thomas from McKay’s Corners, is a long-time supporter of the fundraiser.
He admitted having few words when he heard that he won.
“I grew up in Chatham-Kent and just moved to St. Thomas last year for work, so I’ve always bought tickets for these 50/50s as a way to support this hospital that’s been so good to me and to my family, ” Howes said in a release Friday.
“I never really thought that there was a chance that I would actually win, so when I got the call, I was definitely speechless. I’m still having a hard time believing that this is real.”
Howes purchased a total of 1,500 numbers, including the lucky number. While he and his wife were focused on preparing for their son’s birthday, he plans to buy a new smoker, as well as finish his pilot’s license, with his winnings.
The fundraiser collected a grand total of $149,380, with proceeds to support the areas of greatest need at the hospital.
“We are so grateful for your support in helping make this 50/50 an overwhelming success,” the foundation stated in the release.
“You are helping fund the purchase of life-saving equipment, facility upgrades and program innovation at our hospital sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg, and making a real difference for local patients.”
The next 50/50 draw is planned for this summer, with further details to come.
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