Silvana Marrelli and Nella Naccarato are still deciding how they will spend their $75K jackpot prize <\/p>\n
Two local neighbours are celebrating after their number was drawn in\u00a0the Sault Area Hospital Foundation October 50\/50 draw.<\/p>\n
On Oct. 30, Silvana Marrelli and Nella Naccarato of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won a guaranteed $75,000 jackpot.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my gosh, you\u2019re kidding me! I can\u2019t believe this!\u201d was Silvana\u2019s reaction, according to a news release issued by SAHF.<\/p>\n
The two neighbours have been purchasing 50\/50 tickets together since the draw launched.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The pair are still deciding how they will spend their winnings.<\/p>\n
For more information, see the press release below.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On Oct.\u00a030, Silvana Marrelli and Nella Naccarato of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won a guaranteed $75,000 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) October 50\/50 draw. Their lucky number (O-33014055) was drawn electronically, and Silvana was called immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my gosh, you\u2019re kidding me! I can\u2019t believe this!\u201d was Silvana\u2019s reaction when she learned they were lucky winners. Silvana and her neighbour, Nella, have been purchasing SAHF 50\/50 tickets together since the draw launched. As soon as she received the news, Silvana ran over to her neighbour’s house to surprise her with the win.<\/p>\n
The pair are still deciding how they will spend their winnings. \u201cMaybe family, maybe a trip. There are so many different things you can do with that kind of money,\u201d shared Silvana.<\/p>\n
For Silvana and Nella, supporting local healthcare has always been the priority. \u201cWe will always support our hospital. It\u2019s so important to us,\u201d she said. \u201cThe win is an extra bonus, but it’s a bonus just to support our hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n
Silvana and Nella weren\u2019t the only winners this month \u2013 October\u2019s Early Bird, Emily Noble of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, was the lucky $10,000 Early Bird winner on Oct.\u00a015, with ticket O-47808745.<\/p>\n
\u201cSilvana\u2019s reaction captures what makes this program so special,\u201d said Teresa Martone, Executive<\/p>\n
Director, Sault Area Hospital Foundation. \u201cPeople buy 50\/50 tickets because they want to support our local hospital, and the chance to win is an added bonus. Every ticket purchased reflects the generosity of our community and its commitment to local healthcare. We’re thrilled for Silvana and Nella and grateful to the supporters who make this program possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tickets for SAHF\u2019s November 50\/50 draw are on sale now! Get your tickets before midnight on November 18 for a chance to win two $10,000 early bird prizes \u2013 plus the growing jackpot! SAHF 50\/50 members also have an extra chance to win this month. Sign up in the checkout or at https:\/\/members.soolottery.ca\/.<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to online sales at www.soolottery.ca,<\/a> tickets can be purchased in person at select convenience stores and the Sault Area Hospital Foundation Office (750 Great Northern Road) from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Find a location near you at www.soolottery.ca.<\/a> Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.<\/p>\n For more information, visit www.soolottery.ca<\/a> or email [email\u00a0protected].<\/a> Lottery Licence #RAF1558229<\/p>\n Looking for more ways to support SAHF? In addition to the monthly 50\/50, tickets are also available for Split the Pot.<\/p>\n