THUNDER BAY – Twenty-five years after they got married, to the day, Jeremy and Shauna Dart decided to buy their Thunder Bay 50/50 Draw ticket for May.
It turned out to be a $1.62-million decision.
On Friday the Marathon, Ont. couple learned they were the grand prize winner, taking home the fifth-largest prize in the draw’s 40-month history.
“We've long supported the lottery as we've utilized the hospital's services in the past and it has also been helpful to our family members in times of need,” Jeremy said, in a release issued by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
Among the couple’s plans for the money is a new kitchen, but first they’re off to a provincial park in the region to celebrate with family and friends.
“Today, we celebrate our ninth consecutive millionaire, surpassing all expectations we had when we initially launched,” said Glenn Craig, president and CEO of the Hospital Foundation.
“With each new millionaire, the impact of our lottery grows, making our dreams of expanded programming, including cardiac surgery, soon to be a reality. We are looking forward to making some major announcements this fall.”
Tickets for the June draw are on sale now at www.thunderbay5050.ca or at the foundation’s storefront at Intercity Shopping Centre.
