When the winning draw was made in December 2020 for 91原创 Rotary鈥檚 first-ever 50/50 Mega Draw, 91原创 resident Katy Mayrs was instantly richer by $73,615 鈥� a sum that represented half of the raffle鈥檚 jackpot.
The good-news call came at exactly the right time for Mayrs鈥� peace of mind.
鈥淣ot that there is a bad time to win a Lottery,鈥� Mayrs laughed, 鈥渂ut winning last year鈥檚 raffle was truly a life-changing experience for me.鈥�
The manager of Duolynx Design Print in Walnut Grove had just come off CERB funding due to COVID and was, she said, living from pay cheque to pay cheque.
In addition, her vehicle had just died. So having this sudden buffer relieved a lot of stress in her life.
鈥淭he Rotary Clubs in 91原创 have been doing so much for the 91原创s for years. I am just one more person who has benefited from their strong work in this community,鈥� Mayrs said while purchasing what she hopes will be the winning ticket for this year鈥檚 Mega Draw.
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Last year, monies raised from Rotary鈥檚 half of the jackpot went to support such community needs as the 91原创 Memorial Hospital Foundation Hospice, 91原创 Food Banks and the Starfish Backpack programs, to name a few.
Jennifer Roy, this year鈥檚 campaign chairperson, said Rotary members are excited to be running another 50/50 Mega Draw.
鈥淲e look forward to supporting our local initiatives with funds raised by the lottery, and we wish all ticket buyers, including Katy Mayrs, good luck on August 18, draw day,鈥� Roy said.
This year鈥檚 jackpot is $250,000.
Winner takes half.
Tickets start from $20, which can be purchased online at .
Watch for updates and in-person ticket sale locations as the year commences.
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