A trip and a new motorcycle may be in the wings for George Kernohan.
That’s because the Morpeth resident is the lucky winner of the Igniting Healthcare Spring 50-50, taking home a grand prize of $50,860.
Kernohan purchased his online ticket just two days prior to the June 12 draw.
“I was pretty surprised,” he said. “I’ve supported the hospital 50/50s for years, but I never thought that would happen. It was obviously worth it, and now I can buy some more tickets and keep supporting our hospital!”
Put on by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, proceeds from the fundraiser are used to upgrade infrastructure and purchase equipment for the hospital. Funds from this year’s Spring 50/50 will be put towards the facility’s highest priority needs.
CKHAF president and CEO Christine Mitchell calls the 50/50 a win for health care in C-K.
“The success of our Spring 50/50 has once again shown how deeply this community cares about its local hospital, and for one another,” Mitchell said. “Every ticket purchased helps us make a real difference in the lives of patients, and we’re so happy to celebrate this life-changing win with George and his whole family.”
Now that the campaign has wrapped up, CKHAF is looking towards launching the Igniting Healthcare Summer 50/50 in August.
