$77K prize a nice birthday gift for 50/50 draw winner

The numbers really lined up — the number 50, that is — for Sault Area Hospital Foundation 50/50 draw winner Tyson Franz.

The longtime supporter of SAHF’s 50/50 fundraiser celebrated his 50th birthday in April, and also took home a $77,052 jackpot in the April 30 50/50 draw.

Franz’s lucky number (A-5660078) was drawn electronically, and he was called immediately, the SAHF said in a news release.

Franz said he was thrilled to get the call that he won.

“I buy tickets every month," he said. "It’s a great way to support the hospital.”

Franz doesn’t have plans for his winnings yet, but a trip and a dog sitter may be in his future, the SAHF said.

Franz wasn’t the only winner this month – April’s Early Bird, Todd Barber of Desbarats was the lucky winner of $10,000 on April 17 with ticket A-3411307. 

“Each lottery ticket purchase helps us fund much-needed equipment at SAH, so everyone in the Algoma region can have access to excellent care," said Teresa Martone, executive director for SAHF.  

For more information, visit www.soolottery.ca or email soolotterysupport@sahfoundation.com.