Matthew Baumann has gained the grand prize in hospital 50/50 fundraisers in each Chatham and Sudbury
THUNDER BAY — The previous 12 months has been a 12 months to recollect for a Thunder Bay resident who believes in supporting hospital fundraising drives.
Matthew Baumann has simply gained the grand prize of $65,200 in a 50/50 fundraiser for the hospital in Chatham.
In March of final 12 months, he additionally took dwelling $475,000 within the Well being Sciences North 50/50 in Sudbury.
“I have been taking part in quite a lot of hospital 50/50s as a method of giving again and supporting some nice causes in communities throughout Ontario,” Baumann mentioned after his ticket got here up within the Chatham-Kent Well being Alliance Basis’s draw.
“After I obtained the decision, I believed it should have been for one of many Early Birds, and I used to be shocked to be taught I had gained the grand prize.”
Baumann plans to make use of a part of his winnings for a visit to Europe this summer season.
Proceeds from the Chatham 50/50 will likely be used to help the acquisition of a brand new fluoroscopy machine for the native hospital.
It is a bit of imaging gear that allows real-time X-ray steering.
