The Timmins and District Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 16th Annual Days Inn Spring Ball and Lottery was a resounding success. Jean-Paul and Charmaine Aubé presented a cheque for $343,800 to Janna Cook, TADH Foundation Executive Director and Léon Laforest, TADH Board Chair at the gala held at the Days Inn.& Conference Centre last night. Funds raised will go toward the relocation of the Endoscopy Program and medical equipment for the new Endoscopy suite at the Timmins and District Hospital.
Ten draws were made at the event for the 7th Annual Days Inn Spring Ball Lottery. The winners, listed below, will be presented their prizes at various photo-ops to be held this month.
2014 Days Inn Spring Ball Lottery Winners
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | VALUE | WINNER | # |
| #1 | $500 Gift Certificate from Timmins Auto Spa | $500.00 | Carole Gibouleau | 163 |
| #2 | $500 Gift Certificate from the Timmins Square Shopping Spree | $500.00 | Léon Laforest | 191 |
| #3 | $500 Gift Certificate from Martin Fuels | $500.00 | Gaetan Malette | 154 |
| #4 | $500 Gift Certificate from Vintner's Cellar Winery | $500.00 | Dr. Chris Loreto | 136 |
| #5 | 2014 Individual Golf Season Pass from Spruce Needles Golf Club | $1,320.00 | Marc Dumas | 002 |
| #6 | $1500 Gift Certificate from the Weed Man | $1,500.00 | Ron & Gail Beaudry | 186 |
| #7 | Porter Broadway Getaway | $4,500.00 | Andrew Jessup | 040 |
| #8 | De Beers Canada Victor Mine 1.04 carat Ideal Square cut diamond valued at $8,850 and $1,150 mounting set by Golden Diamond Trading Company division of Cousineau Fine Jewellery | $10,000.00 | Gerald Brousseau | 006 |
| #9 | Beachcomber Hot Tub Hybrid Edition 578 donated by Mikey's General Sales & Repair | $10,680.00 | Rene Roy | 003 |
| #10 | Cash Prize | $20,000.00 | Dolores Larche | 082 |
The success of this event would not have been possible without the generosity of the Days Inn & Conference Centre, Mr. and Mrs. Aubé, our donors, sponsors and gala attendees. We are truly grateful for their support and the support of our community, volunteers, committee and, of course, our local media.
Feature Picture from left to right are: Léon Laforest, Timmins and District Hospital Board Chair; Janna Cook, TADH Foundation Executive Director; Jean-Paul and Charmaine Aubé, Days Inn & Conference Centre - Presenter Sponsor and hosts of the annual gala.
Photo from Marc Durocher Photography
