'Dream come true' as SAH's March 50/50 winner pockets $93K

The Sault Area Hospital Foundation's most recent 50/50 winner thought a recent phone call was in relation to his business.

Richard Evans of Sault Ste. Marie won a $93,737.50 jackpot on March 31 in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) March 50/50 draw.

His lucky number (M-3752632) was drawn electronically, and he was contacted immediately.

Evans works as a Seating and Mobility Consultant for Motion, and initially thought the call was about providing a quote for a wheelchair. He was shocked to hear he was the grand prize winner in the March draw. 

“You’ve made my dreams come true,” he said when he found out he’d won nearly $100,000.

Evans plans to use the funds to pay off some bills and make life a little easier for himself and his family, the foundation said in a news release.

Evans wasn’t the only winner, as March’s Early Bird had some luck, too.

Darlene DeLavalle of Sault Ste. Marie was the lucky winner of a $15,000 prize on March 15 with ticket M5995702.

“It’s always so wonderful to see local winners, and to give away these life-changing prizes,” said Teresa Martone, executive director for Sault Area Hospital Foundation.

“This monthly draw has been a wonderful way for so many to support local care at Sault Area Hospital, and is helping us purchase critical medical equipment.”

Tickets for SAHF’s April 50/50 draw are on sale now. 

Get your tickets before 2 p.m. on April 19 for a chance to win the $15,000 early bird prize – plus every ticket has a chance at the growing jackpot.

Tickets are 10 for $10; 60 for $20; 200 for $40; or 750 for $75.

In addition to online sales at www.soolottery.ca tickets can be purchased in person at the Sault Area Hospital Foundation Office (750 Great Northern Rd.) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.

For more information, visit www.soolottery.ca or email soolotterysupport@sahfoundation.com (lottery licence #RAF1243498).