Barb is $23K richer after February ARCH 50/50 win

Barbara Bedard is $23,535 richer after winning ARCH's February 50/50 draw, the Hospice announced in a news release today.

"Barbara was in disbelief when she heard she was the winner of the February jackpot," the release states. "'Is it for real? You have no idea what this means to me,' Barbara shared."

Barbara and her husband, Edgar say they plan on using the winnings to help their loved ones. Barbara has been wishing to fix the leaky roof of her 92 year old mother’s home out west. She has been praying to be able to help her because her mother has always helped so many people.

The full release is below: 

ARCH Hospice is pleased to announce that Barbara Bedard has won $23,535 from the February 50/50 Grand Prize Draw with ticket number #H-2037376! Barbara was in disbelief when she heard she was the winner of the February jackpot. “Is it for real? You have no idea what this means to me,” Barbara shared. While discussing their winnings, Barbara and her husband, Edgar, shared how they plan on helping their loved ones. Barbara has been wishing to fix the leaky roof of her 92 year old mother’s home out west. She has been praying to be able to help her because her mother has always helped so many people.

Barb and Edgar have a connection to ARCH through friends whom have used our services. The couple have been supporting us and other local charities each month and feel very blessed to have won our draw. There is no secret that the Bedards are incredibly giving and caring people. ARCH 50/50 impact directly affects the community and is supported by generous people like them. We are thankful for all of the support!

Congratulations, Barbara! We are so grateful to share this month’s winnings with you!

“The money raised through donations affords our staff the ability to provide comfort and quality care to our residents, their family, and friends during such a difficult time. Your continued support helps us fulfill our mission of bringing peace and dignity at the end of life. It is an honor to work at ARCH and serve the entire Algoma region. We are so grateful for our supportive community,” said Katrina De Marco, Referral and Intake Coordinator with ARCH.

Our Early Bird Draws take place on the second Wednesday of each month! Purchasing your tickets in advance will give you a chance at both the $1,000 Early Bird Prize and the end-of-month Grand Prize.

Tickets for the March ARCH 50/50 are on sale now at www.ARCH5050.ca! The winner’s jackpot has a guaranteed minimum of $9,999 and early bird ticket-holders will have a chance at winning an additional $1,000 (if purchased prior to the second Wednesday of each month). Proceeds raised from the 50/50 go directly towards the care and support of hundreds of residents, community clients, and their families served by ARCH each year. The deadline to purchase tickets for March’s Grand Prize Draw is Mar. 31 at 9:30 am - this month’s winner could be YOU!

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