Media Release
BUH Foundation Gives Away $30,000
September 20th 2019
North Battleford, SK – Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation held the first set of draws in their $100,000 Cash Lottery and gave away a total of $30,000 to twelve lucky winners on Friday, September 20th. The draws made were “Celebrating 25 Years of Winners” draws and were twelve draws for $2,500 each.
“This is the 25th year of the $100,000 Cash Lottery and we really want to celebrate! We cannot be more grateful for all of the buyers who support us every year…some of them for the last 25 and some of them have just started. It is always exciting to make the draws and be able to award the prizes to our supporters. They deserve it!” shared Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation Executive Director.
Congratulations to: Jean Pollard, Edam (0288); Grant Schutte, North Battleford (11683); David Dutton, Paynton (5541); Peter Penner, Saskatoon (0201); Pat McCaw, North Battleford (1157); Grace Pollock, North Battleford (0512); BUH Housekeeping c/o Donna Kuhmayer, North Battleford (5434); Jeff Krupka, Luseland (8109); Todd Buchko, Battleford (3501); Danae Schell, Battleford (7785); Wendy Barker, North Battleford (2056); and Sheila Lessard, Battleford (11726) winners of the “Celebrating 25 Years of Winners” draws.
Proceeds from the 2019 $100,000 Cash Lottery will support the purchase of a new ultrasound unit for BUH’s Emergency Room (ER). Every year the ER has over 25,000 patient arrivals and many of these are trauma related. An ultrasound provides ER physicians with fast, accurate and lifesaving diagnostics. It is a critical component to ER care and can save lives. Funds raised will also purchase three new patient beds for the ICU at BUH. Every year there are approximately 200 admissions into ICU and we want to provide the best in comfort and care for them.
“It is exciting to give away the cash prizes but more importantly, when you buy a lottery ticket with BUH Foundation you really are helping to enrich patient care. You are helping to provide lifesaving equipment and enriched care for our family, friends and neighbours, right here at home. We all know, when it’s our loved one in need, we want the best. Thank you for helping to provide that,” expressed McGuire.
The next deadline in the $100,000 Cash Lottery takes place on Friday, October 11th at 6:00pm. This is the deadline for “25 Years – A Milestone Anniversary” Previous Purchaser draw for $10,000 and “Celebrating the Silver” draws, 15 draws of $1,000 each. Tickets are only $50 each or 3 for $125. 50/50 Enhancements are also available at 3 for $25 or $10 each. The total take home on the 50/50 Enhancement is currently over $42,000 and will continue to grow.
Tickets are available at BUH Foundation, 1092 – 107th Street, North Battleford, or by calling 306-446-6652 or 1-888-946-4284. Orders may also be placed online at buhfoundation.com or mailed to Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8.
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