RVH's 50/50 draw winner gives back on Giving Tuesday

Gail M. of Orillia accepted a cheque from Auxiliary president, Lise McCourt, after winning more than $348,000 in the RVH Auxiliary 50/50 community draw. Wed., Dec.3, 2024. (Source: RVH)

It truly was a Giving Tuesday, when the winner of the 50/50 draw shared her winnings with Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH).

Gail M. of Orillia was excited to accept her cheque of over $348,000 and in return, she donated $10,000 back to RVH’s Auxiliary.

“I am so thrilled that I can’t find words,” she said. “It is such a pleasure to support the RVH Auxiliary for patient care and equipment needs. You just gave me 348,000 reasons to smile.”

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With each monthly draw, the RVH Auxiliary raises funds to support their $5-million pledge to RVH’s Keep Life Wild campaign. Proceeds assist RVH’s plan to enhance healthcare services, as well as buying a third MRI.

“What an incredible win for Gail,” said Lise McCourt, RVH Auxiliary president. “We were so excited to present her with the cheque and were in awe when she presented us with a cheque for $10,000. This is a testament to the incredible support the Auxiliary receives from the community.”

The next grand prize draw takes place on January 30. In this double-month draw, an additional $45,000 will be given away in three early bird draws: $20,000 on December 20, $10,000 on January 9 and $15,000 on January 23.

Tickets are available until midnight on January 29, online or in person at the lotto booth in RVH’s food court (Level 1) Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and at Mayes-Martin on Vespra Street, in Barrie, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.