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Jackpot a win-win for local Fire Department platoon

A jackpot win of just over $232,000 will go a long way for seven local firefighters following their 50/50 win
2020-12-02 Timmins Hospital 50-50
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NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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Join us in congratulating November’s winning group of seven – Mark Pasi, Victor Helin, John Mavrinac, Eric Saudino, Aaron Powers, Ryan Verreault and Brandon Papple!

Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. was no ordinary day for this Timmins Fire Department platoon!

Mark Pasi gathered the team on a conference call to share the news they won $232,062 in the TADH Foundation’s November 50/50 lottery. We certainly can’t repeat the exact words from that conference call but it’s safe to say that they were all very excited!! Their lucky number (C-7753495) was drawn electronically and Mark was contacted immediately.

Mark commented, “When we saw the jackpot growing we decided to buy as a group. We’ve been playing since the very beginning. As first responders, we have made many trips into the Hospital while at work. We have always been treated very well by all staff at the Hospital and figured this lottery was a win-win! The potential of winning big money, and money going back to the Hospital for equipment that it needs was something definitely worth supporting. Each member has fond connections to the Hospital – birth, family or work and appreciate that you never know when you will need the Hospital.”

“This is a big win for us, for the Hospital and for the community that it serves. As one can imagine my first thought about the winnings had to be towards Christmas and what it would mean to both me and my family,” said Mark. "We have a great opportunity to give back and we will be making a donation to muscular dystrophy. This is a charity that as firefighters we support every year with a boot drive to raise funds."

December sales are now open!

All proceeds from December's draw will benefit our Maternal Child Program including the Nursery, Pediatrics and the Child Mental Health Program -- Christmas for Kids!

December’s draw will have two early bird prizes!

  1. $500 Visa gift card
  2. $5,000 cash

Get your tickets early this month!

Early bird sales end on Tuesday December 15 at 9 a.m.

Visit our website regularly to see where the live jackpot stands.

Tickets will be available for purchase until Dec. 30 at 11:59 p.m, and the grand prize draw will take place on Thursday Dec. 31 at 11 a.m.

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