Alban man wins more than $500,000 in HSN's 50/50 draw
An Alban man has won $506,320, the jackpot in November's 50/50 draw in support of Health Sciences North (HSN).
The winner is Bruce Lavallee.
“I was so sure it was a scam, I darn near hung up," Lavallee said in a news release.
"It took 10 minutes of talking before I started to realize that I might have actually won."
“I have a lot of history with the hospital in Sudbury. Going back over 30 years, I had surgery to remove five brain tumours just before the Cancer Centre opened," added Lavallee.
"Thinking back to that, it’s really something that I’m standing here now with a big cheque.”
When asked about how he would spend the jackpot Lavallee was still in shock.
“I’m just going to go home and talk to my advisor – this just doesn’t feel real.”
“Bruce’s reaction to the phone call this morning was so incredible,” said president and chief development officer of the foundations and volunteer groups at HSN, Anthony Keating.
“It was great to hear his excitement and absolute disbelief.”
The December HSN 50/50 draw is live at www.hsn5050.ca and the jackpot is already more than $100,000. Click here for more information.
Funds raised will make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer, how the tiniest patients receive specialized pediatric care and ensuring equipment is in place when needed to provide quality patient care.
“December is going to be a big month with big cash prizes throughout,” added Keating.
“The earlier you buy the more chances to win great cash prizes. This month is going to be something to talk about! This has the potential to be our biggest jackpot ever.”
December will have an additional $100,000 in cash draws throughout the month, including two $25,000 draws, two $5,000 draws and four $10,000 draws.
Tickets for the December draw are available to purchase right now, with sales ending at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 29. The jackpot-winning ticket will be drawn Dec. 30 at 10 a.m.
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