Kenora, ON — “Really? Are you serious?”
Those were the first words out of Sherry-Lee Reid’s mouth when she received the call from the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation letting her know she had won $27,537.50 in the August 50/50 draw; the second-largest jackpot of 2026.
In fact, Sherry-Lee initially thought the call might have something to do with a medical appointment. “I thought it was for an MRI appointment!” she said.
When she realized the call was actually to tell her she had won more than $27,000, Sherry-Lee was so excited she had to ask Shauna Aubin, the Manager of Donor Engagement and Stewardship from the LWDH Foundation, to repeat the amount several times. “This is just awesome — thank you so much.”
Sherry-Lee, who hails from Ignace, plans to put her winnings toward some special things for her family, while also setting some aside for retirement.
Her win is another reminder that the LWDHF 50/50 is about more than the chance to take home a life-changing jackpot. Every ticket purchased also helps support healthcare in the region.
“I don’t buy, like, lottery tickets or anything, but I always do for our Hospitals because I feel like I’m giving something back,” said Sherry-Lee; a sentiment shared by thousands of 50/50 players across Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The excitement continues in September with another 3 chances to win.
- $1,000 Early Bird Draw – Sept 11
- $1,000 Early Bird Draw – Sept 18
- Grand Prize Jackpot Draw – Sept 25 (Guaranteed at a minimum of $5,000, but predicted to far surpass that amount)
About The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation 50/50
The LWDHF 50/50 is a monthly charitable lottery that raises funds to support healthcare at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Every ticket purchased helps fund equipment and enhancements that improve patient care close to home.
More information about the lottery, subscriptions, and ticket purchases is available at www.lwdhf5050.ca.
Tickets can be purchased by anyone 18 years of age or older while in Ontario. Winners do not need to be present in Ontario. Grand Prize Draws award 50% of ticket sales each month. Tickets purchased prior to the deadline for any draw, including Early Bird Draws, remain eligible for all subsequent draws that month.
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