Thursday, May 18, 2006

Sick Kids Foundation Lottery

SickKids Foundation is quickly approaching its Lottery Early Bird
Deadline of midnight, June 1st, which offers ticket buyers the chance to win an early bird prize of cash and cars. Grand prizes include three prizes of one million dollars and more car choices than any other lottery. Odds of winning are one in seven and because the proceeds fund breakthrough research, you win just by playing.

"By purchasing a Lottery ticket, you support critical research at SickKids; research that makes a difference in the lives of children across the province and worldwide," says Paula Roberts, Vice-President, Strategic Communications, SickKids Foundation. "Funds from the lottery go toward cutting edge facilities, the latest equipment and helping ensure that SickKids can continue to attract leading scientists and doctors from around the world.

Tickets for the SickKids Lottery cost $100 each or $250 for a bundle of three and are available by calling toll-free 1-877-232-KIDS (5437) or in person at SickKids. The phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. Ticket order forms and a full list of prizes are also available at www.SickKidsLottery.com. Tickets must be purchased by midnight June 1, 2006 to be eligible for the Early Bird Prize.