It’s time to get some lottery tickets.
Ticket sales for the 2024 Hometown Heroes Lottery — available until midnight on July 11, 2024, or until tickets are sold out — have launched, with one of the 10 grand prize options being a luxurious home in South Surrey.
Every ticket purchased contributes directly to supporting funds for essential services at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, and Vancouver Community Health Services, while also backing Burn Fund initiatives aiding burn and trauma survivors provincewide, a lottery release notes.
Such initiatives include the Home Away program, mental health support services and the annual Burn Camp for young survivors, all making a profound impact on the lives of those in need across British Columbia.
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“We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 Hometown Heroes Lottery. With every ticket sold, it’s more than just a chance to win, it’s an opportunity to directly impact lives. The funds provided through the Hometown Heroes Lottery actively support our medical teams at VGH and UBC Hospital and help drive vital medical research forward,” said Angela Chapman, president and CEO, VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation, in the release.
“Your support allows opportunities for new equipment, treatments, research and clinical trials that will benefit patients throughout B.C. To all our lottery supporters, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Together, let’s continue transforming health care throughout our communities.”
The 2024 Hometown Heroes Lottery presents 10 grand prize options for the lucky winner, featuring luxurious homes situated in South Surrey, Vancouver, Courtenay, Sooke, Chilliwack, West Kelowna, Burnaby and Langley, each valued from $2.4 to $2.5 million. Alternatively, the grand prize winner can opt for $2.2 million in tax-free cash.
Moreover, participants stand the chance to win more than $3 million in prizes, including daily cash prizes, a 50-50 jackpot, and a total of more than 2,700 prizes up for grabs. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online, by phone at 604-648-4376 or 1-866-597-4376, or in person at any London Drugs location.
For more information, please visit www.heroeslottery.com.
– Peace Arch News staff