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Sask Lottery Winner's Son Battled Rare Disease
17 Oct
Summary
- Grand prize winner has personal ties to children's hospital care.
- Lottery featured over 1,000 prizes totaling more than $2 million.
- Funds support children's health, amateur sports, and mental health.
The winners of the Roughrider & Children's Hospital Foundations Lottery have been announced, with Candace Rae from Alsask, Saskatchewan, securing the $1 million grand prize. Her motivation stemmed from her son's treatment for Ameloblastoma at a children's hospital, inspiring her support for similar facilities in Saskatchewan.
The lottery featured a substantial prize pool, including over 1,000 prizes valued at more than $2 million and more than 300 cash prizes. The halftime 50/50 draw also awarded a significant jackpot of $1,056,075 to John and Toni Fiest. Toni Fiest expressed a desire to volunteer at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, aiming to assist children in various capacities.
This collaborative lottery between the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation aims to bolster support for maternal and children's health care. Additionally, proceeds will contribute to amateur sports, literacy programs, and mental health awareness initiatives throughout the province. Every ticket purchased directly aids children and families across Saskatchewan.
