Split the Pot Lottery Exceeds $1M in Ticket Sales as Ontarians Support Urgent Upgrades & Patient Care Equipment Needed at 68 Hospitals Province-Wide

Split the Pot hospital tour kicks off Nov. 12-14 to inspire communities to enter for chances to win

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Split the Pot Lottery, a groundbreaking province-wide fundraising initiative supporting 68 Ontario hospitals, surpasses an impressive $1 million in ticket sales. Running until November 27, the lottery provides essential funds for urgent hospital upgrades and patient care equipment across Ontario.

While the provincial government covers operational costs, hospitals are responsible for 100 per cent of patient care equipment expenses and 10 per cent of infrastructure costs.

Technicians at Kitchener’s Grand River Hospital prepare a patient for an MRI, an example of one of the vital pieces of equipment supported by funds raised from the Split the Pot Lottery. The fundraising initiative runs until Nov. 27 to benefit 68 hospitals across the province, with a projected Grand Prize of $1.2 million shared among 13 winners. Tickets are available at splitthepot.ca starting at $20 for five tickets. (CNW Group/Split the Pot Lottery)

"Split the Pot helps bridge the gap in government funding at a time when hospitals need it most," said Paul McIntyre Royston, President & CEO, Grand River Hospital Foundation. "Ticket sales help buy the tools and services like medical equipment and hospital beds our hospitals so urgently need to help improve and sustain care. Plus the chances to win are incredible. It's a win for everyone!"

Payout Expected to Grow to $1.2 Million, Split 13 Ways: Enter by Nov. 27
The lottery milestone increases the payout to over $500,000, expected to grow to a $1.2 million payout split among 13 lucky winners. Participants can enter by purchasing five tickets for just $20 until Nov. 27 at splitthepot.ca or by calling 1-833-804-6262. Additionally, thousands of dollars in early rewards are still available for early ticket purchasers with weekly chances to win up to $5,000 with the next deadline to enter Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Split the Pot Hospital Tour Nov. 12-14: Media Are Invited to Attend
Starting Nov. 12, Split the Pot organizers kick off a tour to rally communities to support hospitals locally or across the province. The first stop is at Grand River Hospital & St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener, followed by Guelph General Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, and Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. To coordinate on-site interviews, contact [email protected].

Putting the Power in Ticket Purchaser's Hands 
Split the Pot supporters have the power to make a difference with their ticket purchases. They can direct 100 per cent of net proceeds from ticket purchases to a specific hospital. Alternatively, they can select "All Participating Hospitals" at checkout at splitthepot.ca for net proceeds to be shared equally among all 68 hospital partners.

Each ticket sold brings Ontario's hospitals closer to achieving vital advancements in patient care. Exceptional ticket sales are credited to the thousands of Ontarians who know more tickets sold means improvements to public healthcare – and a larger payout with more chances to win than in a traditional lottery. Ticket prices, prizes, draws, deadlines and rules can be found at splitthepot.ca.  

Launched in 2023, Split the Pot Lottery has raised over $1.5 million for Ontario hospitals in its first year. With growing momentum and awareness, next year's fundraising results are expected to significantly increase, driving even greater impact for participating hospitals in 2025.

Split the Pot Supports 68 Hospitals Across Ontario 
Split the Pot Lottery (Licence Number: RAF1383479), is a joint venture of Alexandra Hospital Foundation, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation, Almonte General hospital Foundation, Arnprior Regional Health Foundation, Atikokan General Hospital Foundation, Blanche River Health Foundation, Bluewater Health Foundation, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, Brant Community Healthcare System, Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation, Chapleau Health Services, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, Deep River & District Hospital Foundation, Erie Shores Health Foundation, Espanola Hospital Foundation, Four Counties Health Services, Georgetown Hospital Foundation, Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation, Grand River Hospital Foundation, Groves Hospital Foundation, Hanover District Hospital Foundation, Headwaters Health Care Foundation, Health Sciences North Foundation, Hornepayne Community Hospital Auxiliary, Humber River Health Foundation, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, Kemptville District Hospital Foundation, Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation, Lakeridge Health Foundation, Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, Manitoulin Health Centre, Milton District Memorial Hospital Foundation, Niagara Health Foundation, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, North of Superior Healthcare Group, North Shore Health Network Foundation, Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation, Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation, Port Perry Hospital Foundation, Red Lake Memorial Hospital Foundation, Riverside Foundation for Health Care, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation, RVH Auxiliary, Sante Manitouwadge Health, Sault Area Hospital Foundation, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation, South Huron Hospital Foundation, South Muskoka Hospital Foundation, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, St. Joseph's Foundation of Elliot Lake, St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation Guelph, St. Joseph's Health Centre Sudbury, St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay, St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation, St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation, Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, Temiskaming Hospital Foundation, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital Foundation, Trillium Health Partners Foundation, West Haldimand Hospital and Healthcare Foundation, West Nipissing General Hospital Foundation, West Parry Sound Hospital Foundation, and Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation 

More About Split the Pot Lottery
Everyone wins when they play Split the Pot Lottery! It's a fun and innovative game of chance that raises funds and awareness for Ontario's hospitals. Proceeds from every ticket sold can either be split among participating Ontario hospitals or directed to a hospital partner of a participant's choice. By playing, participants are also showing others they believe in supporting hospital healthcare. Split the Pot is a win-win-win for patients, hospitals, and lucky players who all benefit.

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