Split the Pot Lottery returns for its fourth and final draw of the year to benefit Blanche River Health Foundation (BRHF). Ticket sales are open October 16th to November 27th, 2024.

In the last draw, one of the 13 grand prize winners was Karen Groulx, a proud local of Englehart, who won $115,642!

This fundraiser continues to provide essential support for the hospitals at Blanche River Health (BRH) in Englehart and Kirkland Lake, ensuring quality healthcare close to home.

“Participating in the Split the Pot Lottery is an easy way to give back while also having a chance to win,” says Karen Groulx, who was thrilled with her win. “It feels great to support our local hospital.”

Funds raised directly benefit key initiatives at both the Englehart and Kirkland Lake BRH sites, from upgrading equipment to enhancing patient care through capital projects. The continued support from our community allows us to maintain high-quality services for all.

Barbara Effenberger, Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer of Blanche River Health, emphasizes the importance of this lottery: “The Split the Pot Lottery allows us to invest in life-saving equipment and maintain excellent healthcare services. Every ticket sold makes a real difference in the lives of our patients.”

Cassandra James, Executive Coordinator of Blanche River Health Foundation, adds, “This is more than a fundraiser—it’s a community effort that shows the strength of Englehart and Kirkland Lake and our surrounding communities. We’re grateful for every participant and every dollar raised.”

What is "Split The Pot"?

"Split the Pot" is a fundraising lottery where participants have the chance to win weekly early bird prizes and split the grand prize jackpot, while proceeds from the ticket sales support participating healthcare organizations. The best part? Ticket buyers can direct all the proceeds of their ticket purchases to Blanche River Health Foundation at checkout.

The more participants we have, the bigger the pot grows!

How It Works:

Purchase Tickets:

• Buy tickets online at splitthepot.ca.
• Call Split the Pot to purchase over the phone at 1-833-804-6262
• If you would like to purchase in person, please contact us: foundation@blancheriverhealth.ca or 705-567-5251 x 2156.

Ticket prices start at $20.00, making it possible for as many people to join in and support a great cause.

Be sure to select Blanche River Health Foundation as the organization you want to support to optimize the funds raised for our hospitals.

All tickets purchased before the early bird deadlines will be entered into the associated draws AND the grand prize draws. You read that right: The same ticket number can win multiple prizes!

Win and Give Back: 

Each week, there are seven $1,000 and one to four $5,000 Early Bird prizes to be won.

At the end of the event, 13 Grand Prize winners will each win a piece of the payout, with 60% awarded to one winner.

At the time of publishing this article, the estimated payout is $500,000, with projections of $1,200,000, like last round!

For more details and early bird draw dates, check out the FAQs on the Split the Pot website: splitthepot.ca.

About Blanche River Health Foundation

 The Blanche River Health Foundation raises funds for equipment and capital projects at the Englehart and Kirkland Lake sites. With limited government funding for these needs, the hospital relies on community donations to modernize facilities and equipment. As a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors, the Foundation depends on people’s generosity to support essential improvements, enhance patient care and support the hospital’s mission to make healthcare work for you.

To continue supporting BRH, please consider donating to the BRH Foundation via:

• Buying lottery tickets at splitthepot.ca
• Cheque to Blanche River Health Foundation
  145 Government Road East, Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 3P4
• Your estate planner through planned giving
• Or online at blancheriverhealth.ca

Visit brhfoundation.ca to learn more or to donate.

Pictured: Karen Groulx, one of the 13 grand prize winners from the last round of Split the Pot and a local from Englehart, and her husband Hubert, collect her prize at Blanche River Health’s Englehart site. The final round of the 2024 Split the Pot Lottery is open October 16^th to November 27^th with weekly early bird winners and 13 grand prize winners.