{"id":481667,"date":"2026-02-17T22:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/481667\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:52:07","slug":"health-centres-lottery-tickets-are-available-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/481667\/","title":{"rendered":"Health centre&#8217;s lottery tickets are available now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Group Health Centre&#8217;s\u00a02026 Big Wish Lottery draws take place Feb. 25<\/p>\n<p>Support local for a chance to win big during the\u00a0Group Health Centre\u00a0Trust Fund&#8217;s\u00a02026 Big Wish Lottery.<\/p>\n<p>Draws, for a major cash prize to an unforgettable trip to experience the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener,\u00a0take place on Feb. 25.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets purchased by 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 25, are entered into both draws:<\/p>\n<p>Draw One: A $25,000 All Cash Prize<\/p>\n<p>Draw Two: The Vacation Cash Prize<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t$25,000 cash plus&#13;<br \/>\n\tFour tickets to the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener on March 27, 2026, in Toronto, Ont.&#13;<br \/>\n\tThe prize is designed so fans can use the cash to create the ultimate baseball getaway.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>How to Buy Tickets<\/p>\n<p>Ticket tiers:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t1 ticket for $25&#13;<br \/>\n\t2 tickets for $45&#13;<br \/>\n\t4 tickets for $75&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Where to purchase:<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see the press release below.<\/p>\n<p>The Group Health Centre (GHC) Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2026 Big Wish Lottery draws on Feb.\u00a025, 2026, inviting the community to unlock their own Big Wish \u2013 from a major cash prize to an unforgettable trip to experience the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener \u2013 all while strengthening access to essential healthcare close to home.<\/p>\n<p>A Community Win: Big Prizes, Bigger Impact<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds will help purchase three new ultrasound units\u2014critical equipment that will reduce wait times, expand diagnostic capacity, and support timely, high-quality care across Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Big Wish Lottery is more than just a chance to win; it\u2019s a way for our community to come together and strengthen local healthcare,\u201d said Amelia Stuetz, Trust Fund Coordinator. \u201cEvery ticket purchased helps us invest in essential medical equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBetter health is about more than technology\u2014it\u2019s about ensuring patients across Algoma feel supported throughout their care journey,\u201d added Tricia Lesnick, Trust Fund Manager. \u201cThanks to the community\u2019s support for Big Wish, we can enhance the diagnostic experience, reduce uncertainty, and provide the kind of compassionate, reliable care our region takes pride in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Two Exciting Draws \u2013 Double the Chance to Win<\/p>\n<p>All tickets purchased by 3:30 p.m. on Feb.\u00a025, 2026, are entered into both draws.<\/p>\n<p>Draw One: A $25,000 All Cash Prize<\/p>\n<p>Draw Two: The Vacation Cash Prize<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t$25,000 cash plus&#13;<br \/>\n\tFour tickets to the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener on March 27, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario&#13;<br \/>\n\tThe prize is designed so fans can use the cash to create the ultimate baseball getaway.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>How to Buy Tickets<\/p>\n<p>Ticket tiers:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t1 ticket for $25&#13;<br \/>\n\t2 tickets for $45&#13;<br \/>\n\t4 tickets for $75&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Where to purchase:<\/p>\n<p>Note: Debit or credit only for in-person purchases; no cash payments.<\/p>\n<p>Want to share the excitement? Ask our volunteers about gifting a Big Wish ticket!<\/p>\n<p>Your Big Wish ticket is an investment in the future of local healthcare \u2014 helping us expand diagnostic capabilities and keep high-quality care close to home. 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