THUNDER BAY — Glenn Craig, CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, never imagined the Thunder Bay 50/50 draw would prove to be so popular.
With about 26 hours to go before ticket sales close, the take-home prize as of Wednesday night stood at $732,205.
"When we launched the draw back in January, we certainly had high hopes that the jackpot would be in the six figures. To see it where it is now is astonishing and frankly somewhat unbelievable," Craig said.
Tickets are available online only at www.thunderbay5050.ca.
Proceeds from the draw will be used to support vital medical equipment in the hospital.
"The success of this draw is very much due to the people across our region, and indeed our province, who have purchased tickets and shared their excitement with friends and family," Craig said.
"We are extremely grateful for the support and can't wait to call Friday's winner with the great news."
The Thunder Bay 50/50 will continue as a monthly draw, with the jackpot being awarded on the last Friday of every month.
