Put a ticket in someone’s stocking and help the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF).
The foundation has launched its Igniting Healthcare Holiday 50/50 draw recently, and it features $10,000 in early bird prizes, as well as a grand prize that grows with every ticket sold.
The draw runs until Jan. 8 at noon. The winning ticket will be chosen shortly thereafter.
Proceeds support mammography services at CKHA.
The CKHAF’s summer draw saw Wallaceburg’s Sandra Denomy take home more than $50,000.
“Nothing beats the moment when we get to share the good news with our winners,” said Christine Mitchell, president & CEO of CKHAF, in a media release. “It’s joy, shock, and laughter, and the best part is that every one of those moments only happens because the community has come together to support local healthcare.”
Recent changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program have expanded eligibility, now allowing individuals aged 40 to 74 to self-refer for routine screening. As a result, officials said more people than ever are choosing CKHA for their mammograms.
At the same time, the hospital’s mammography equipment has reached the end of its expected service lifespan, a natural part of the cycle for heavily used medical imaging tools. Updated imaging technology will help improve early detection, reduce downtime, and decrease the need for repeat scans or follow-up procedures, while providing faster, clearer results that help patients feel more confident and supported throughout the screening process.
“As more patients turn to our hospital for screening, we need tools that match today’s expectations for quality, accuracy, and comfort,” Mitchell said. “That’s where community support is so powerful. Together, we can help strengthen breast imaging services right here at home.”
Tickets are available online at ignite5050.ca, in person at the CKHAF office at 9 Ursuline Ave. in Chatham (Monday through Thursday), and at select pop-up events across the region. Players must be at least 18 years old and physically located in Ontario at the time of purchase.
Since 2019, the Igniting Healthcare 50/50 has awarded more than $1 million in prizes while helping CKHA invest in diagnostic tools and health-care services for the community.
“This really is the most wonderful draw of the year,” said Mitchell. “Someone in our community could start 2026 with a life-changing win, and at the same time, they’ll be helping ensure exceptional breast imaging continues right here in Chatham-Kent.”
