Hospitals’ Lottery issues plea for support, ticket deadline extended

RED DEER- Officials with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation’s Hospitals’ Lottery have extended the ticket deadline to June 28, in an attempt to sell out the Lottery.

“Each year we work to create something new and exciting for our purchasers, and this year is no exception, but ticket sales are lagging and we are anxious for a sell out,” says Alaine Martin, Events Manager. 

Funds raised this year will be used to purchase new technology patient beds at the hospital, beds that are desperately needed according to officials.

In 2015, the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre was at over capacity 233 days out of 365, meaning 64% of the time there were no available beds in rooms, resulting in some patients being placed in overflow areas.

The new technology beds, by nature of their functionality, ensure patient and staff safety, and lessen the occasions of skin ulcers in patients who are bed-bound for long periods of time. “A sellout would mean that proceeds for our cause are as high as they can be, and this year’s cause is one that needs support,” notes Martin.  
 
With over $1 million in prizing still available, and one of the lowest ticket prices in the lottery circuit, it’s surprising that sales haven’t reached their usual high.

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“We’re concerned that we won’t be able to fund the number of beds we expected,” Martin states.  “We are the only charity funding major equipment purchases at the hospital, so our role in fundraising is an important one.  We are making a plea to the public to support us.  We like to say that everyone who buys a ticket is a winner because everyone at some point requires the services of the hospital.” 
 
Lottery tickets can be purchased at www.hospitalslottery.com or by calling 1-877-808-9005.

Tickets are $35 each, 3 for $75, 5 for $100, or 15 for $250.

Mega Bucks 50 tickets are $10 each, 10 for $25, or 25 for $50.

Every ticket purchase makes a difference, and you might just be the lucky person changing your home address to 105 Larratt Close.

(Gary McKinnon, Red Deer Regional Health Foundation)