OSPCA's 50/50 lottery jackpot now over $100K
There are at least 100,000 reasons to buy a ticket for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Fall Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery.
The jackpot is now over $100,000, with less than one week left until the Grand Prize draw.
“The funds raised from the Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery will allow us to expand our support to communities across the province to help more animals in need,” said Jennifer Bluhm, vice president of Community Outreach Services with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.
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The Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. By purchasing a ticket, participants are not only entering for a chance to win, but they are also helping animals across the province.
The Grand Prize draw takes place on November 7 and one lucky winner will take home the prize. The jackpot currently sits at $101,000, but the more tickets sold, the higher that number will grow. Tickets are $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 40 tickets, $40 for 200 tickets or $75 for 500 tickets.
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