On April 1, 2025, the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation will launch the final draw of the GBGH 50/50 Lottery. The GBGH Foundation launched the monthly lottery in June 2023 to support the hospital’s most urgent priorities.
The decision to end the lottery has been made after reviewing the financial impact of the program, and recognizing that individuals can have a much greater impact on the hospital through other fundraising activities.
“The GBGH 50/50 Lottery has been a lot of fun for everyone involved, including our staff team,” shares Nicole Kraftscik, CEO, GBGH Foundation. “But, we’ve realized that the costs to operate the lottery greatly reduce the impact of every ticket purchase. After early bird prizes, fees and administration, only 25% of each ticket purchase is available to invest in our hospital.”
Although the local 50/50 draw is ending, those wishing to purchase lottery tickets in support of GBGH can still do so through the Ontario-wide Split the Pot Lottery. Ticket purchasers have the option to direct the proceeds from their tickets to the participating hospital of their choice or split between all participating hospitals.
The GBGH Foundation is also putting a special focus on their Monthly Giving program, where individuals make an affordable gift every month, which collectively adds up to big impact each year. To learn more about making a difference at GBGH with a monthly gift, click here.
The final GBGH 50/50 draw will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025 with a minimum jackpot of $10,000, and four $1,000 early bird prizes. Tickets can be purchased starting on April 1, 2025 at https://gbgh5050.ca/.
For more information about the GBGH 50/50 Lottery ending, click here.
