You win. Our hospitals win. We all win! Today, the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) launches UHKF 50/50, an online lottery fundraiser in support of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care.

The online 50/50 lottery fundraiser will take place monthly with a minimum $5,000 jackpot. Tickets can only be purchased online at uhkflottery.ca. Every ticket you purchase gives you more chances to win and supports health care in our community!

The deadline to buy tickets for the first grand prize jackpot is Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 12 p.m., with the winning ticket announced after 1 p.m. Tickets pricing as follows: $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 40 tickets and $40 for 150 tickets.

There will be one guaranteed early bird cash prize every month. This month’s early bird prize is $500. The deadline to buy tickets for the early bird prize is Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 12 p.m., with the winning ticket announced after 1 p.m.

When you purchase a ticket in UHKF 50/50, you help support health care in our region and get a chance to win big! Tickets sales will open at 9 a.m. on May 31, 2021. Buy your tickets at uhkflottery.ca.

“We are thrilled to host the 50/50 lottery fundraiser,” says Tom Zsolnay, UHKF President and CEO. “To purchase tickets, you must be located in the province of Ontario and over the age of 18. It is an exciting opportunity for people to win cash prizes and show community support at the same time. You win, our hospitals win—we all win.”

“We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our community,” says Cathy Szabo, Providence Care President and CEO. “This is why UHKF’s 50/50 lottery is so exciting. When you purchase a ticket you are directly impacting the lives of our patients, clients and residents. Thank you!”

“Kingston Health Sciences Centre welcome’s the foundation’s new 50/50 draw,” says Dr. David Pichora, KHSC President and CEO. “This new initiative from the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation is a win-win for draw participants and our entire community. We are truly grateful for our supporters and UHKF for their continued invaluable investments into our hospitals through this draw and other fundraising endeavours. Our donors help to ensure we have access to the best in equipment, facilities and training for our valued staff – key ingredients to KHSC’s success.”

“Due to the pandemic, UHKF is not able to host in-person events,” says Jeremy Clark, Healthcare Engagement Associate at UHKF. “This new fundraiser is a unique way to engage with community members and staff at KHSC and Providence Care. Visit the lottery website to purchase your tickets today and see the jackpot grow!”

Funds from this new fundraiser will support much-needed equipment, programs, education, healthcare facilities, and research that benefit the 500,000 people living in Kingston, southeastern Ontario, and beyond.

Follow UHKF’s social pages for UHKF 50/50 lottery information and updates.

Facebook: @UHKFdn

Instagram: @uhkfoundation

Twitter: @UHKF