The Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation (TSHF) has brought back its Catch the Ace 50/50 progressive raffle.
How it works is: each week, a winner is given a card from a deck. They automatically win the weekly pot, but could win the jackpot if they pull the elusive ace of spades. With 52 cards in a deck, there are now 51 cards still left to be picked.
The first winner is Jacelyn Lalande, who pulled the three of clubs to win $162.
Events coordinator with TSHF Mallory Crippen says Jacelyn won with a group of friends.
At the time of the interview, it was unknown what Jacelyn would do with her winnings. Crippen feels it’s likely that she will put the money back in the draw for another chance at winning the jackpot.
The jackpot is sitting at an even $2500. That’s thanks to sponsors Laurie Day and Liane LaBarbera of IG Wealth Management. The jackpot will increase once the donations surpass the flat rate.
As with any 50/50 raffle, half of the money is going towards a charity – that charity being the Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation. Crippen explains what you’re supporting when you buy a ticket.
The Foundation feels the community would be better served by having palliative and respite care available in either Milton or Halton Hills.
This is the third go around for the Catch the Ace draw for Townsend Smith. Last year’s draw was won by a group known as the She-Beasts who workout out of Milton’s FirePower CrossFit gym. They won a collective $27,941. You can read about their win here.
The next draw will be Friday, February 25th at 12:00 p.m.. To participate and buy your tickets, click here.
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