A 50/50 draw was held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg Campus in support of the Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Team and the Wallaceburg hospital redevelopment project.
The proceeds from the draw are set to be split between both causes.
Amos Robbins, of Strathroy, was the winner of the top prize, which was $4,875 in cash.
Janice Tulloch, of Wallaceburg, took home the second prize, a $500 gift certificate to the Retro Suites.
Arlene De Lange, of Wallaceburg, captured the third prize, a certificate for two tickets to a show at the Capitol Theatre in Chatham.
Kathleen Myers, of Wallaceburg, won the final prize, a $50 gift certificate the Wallaceburg Wellness Centre and a gift basket.
Here is a video of the draw:
“Congratulations to the winners,” Breast Buddies officials say.
“A sincere thank you to all who bought tickets. Part of your purchase will be donated today to the Chatham Kent Health Alliance Foundation. A special thanks as well to Christine Mitchell, President and CEO and Bob Hockney, Chair of the Foundation for their extraordinary work on the Sydenham Campus Redevelopment project.”
Breast Buddies officials added: “It is no exaggeration to say that this hospital is a life-line to Wallaceburg and the surrounding communities. To the citizens and businesses of Wallaceburg, thank you. Your continued support of the Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Team has been unwavering over the past two decades and is truly appreciated. A diagnosis of breast cancer can be devastating and not something to face alone. Whether newly diagnosed, post-treatment or a long-time survivor we want you in our sisterhood.”
Connect with the group at https://thebreastbuddies.com/.
