Proceeds from the 2026 draws will purchase a WhisperGLIDE Wheelchair Accessible Swing for residents of ALL mobilities and their visitors to use! This swing will be a perfect addition to our peaceful courtyard. Play today and help bring a new swing to residents!
Lotteries
The Ontario Finnish Resthome Lotteries
have been going strong since 2011.
2026 Draw Dates for our 14th Annual Bi-Weekly 50/50 Lottery
- March 4th
- March 18th
- April 1st
- April 15th
- April 29th
- May 13th
- May 27th
- June 10th
- June 24th
- July 8th
- July 22nd
- August 5th
- August 19th
- September 2nd
- September 16th
- September 30th
- October 14th
- October 28th
- November 11th
- November 25th
How to Play!
- Purchase tickets in person at the Foundation Office in 725 North St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON. (Kotitalo building)
- Purchase tickets over the phone with credit card or e-transfer by calling 705-945-9987 ext. 212
$5 for 1 Draw
$15 for 3 Draws
Best Way to Play:
$30 for 6 Tickets (Rest of draws)
Draws sell out fast so be sure to guarantee your ticket by purchasing all remaining draws in advance!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our seniors through 50/50 lottery.
Use of Lottery Proceeds
As of January 2026, lottery earnings have reached over $320,000! The following items have been purchased for our residents through our lottery funds since 2015:
- Wheelchair Accessible Bus (approx. $150,000 value)
- ABBY Ambient Recreational Therapy Activity for MKK
- Two SpaTherapy Tubs for MKK Long-term Care
- A Complete Sound System for Recreation Therapy
- Several Multi-Sensory Recreation Therapy Items, Equipment, and Games
- Falls Prevention devices (11 of various types)
- 2 Apple iPad Air 2’s with Lifeproof Cases
- Large Exercise Equipment – 15 units such as stationary bikes, elliptical, treadmills etc.
- 4 Transfer Wheelchairs
- 5 MiAlert Paging Units with pendants
- 2 Maxi Move Lifts and extra lift batteries
- 4 Amputee Slings
- 2 Air Flow Mattresses for Palliative Care
- Sonshine Songbooks
- Indoor Curling Set
- Multiple Montessori Supplies
You can't win if you don't play! Visit the Foundation Office at 725 North St. or call (705) 945-9987 ext. 212.
Past Lottery Winners
