Your chance to win up to $9,000 every payday!
Sign up today to be entered to win. With a new draw every two weeks, Fridays just got even more fabulous!
Fortune Fridays Staff Lottery is open to current employees of North York General Hospital (NYGH) with an active employee number, NYGH physicians (on payroll or not), volunteers registered with NYGH Volunteer Services, or employees of Compass, Plexxus or Sienna working at any NYGH location.
Proceeds from the Fortune Fridays Staff Lottery also support the hospital’s greatest needs and the compassionate care you provide our patients every day.
Actual prize amount varies with participation.
TICKETS:
$4 each
Maximum 5 tickets/draw
Purchase up to five tickets for each biweekly draw during the entire lottery period of December 3, 2021 to November 18, 2022. For participants on payroll, $4 per ticket will be deducted from your biweekly pay. For participants not on payroll, tickets for all remaining draws in the entire lottery period must be purchased upfront by cheque or credit card. Biweekly draws will be conducted on Fridays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are not tax receiptable.
How it works
A total of 4,500 tickets will be printed and available per draw. Actual prize amount varies with participation up to a maximum of $9,000 per draw.
You can win half (50 per cent) of the proceeds (the value is dependent on the number of tickets sold). The other half will help purchase new and replacement equipment, technology advancements and many other upgrades at North York General Hospital (NYGH).
Raffle License: RAF1218616
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Jackpot: $3,820
Winners Circle
Learn more about Patricia Arango, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
For the 11 years Patricia Arango has worked at North York General Hospital (NYGH), she’s never once taken its community-focused approach for granted.
Learn more about Stephanie Van Hanegem, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
As an RPN on the postpartum unit, she’s responsible for helping parents with the transition from birth to postpartum, easing into life with their newborn.
Learn more about Hansani Pathiraja, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
For Hansani Pathiraja, working at a hospital that puts patients first is both an honour and a privilege.
Learn more about Prescilla Quiogue, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Prescilla is the first person you see at reception as you enter the centre. On occasion, she jumps in and works as an Activation Aide.
Learn more about Ann Tomlin, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Ann has worked in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) where she ensures the timely processing of medical instruments.
Learn more about Linda Kuse, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Linda Kuse is surrounded by little ones – whether it’s her own grandchildren or the babies she helps bring into the world as a registered nurse in Labour and Delivery at North York General.
Learn more about Mia Rogers, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
One of the great things about working at NYGH is that we develop relationships with patients.
Learn more about Arnel Tansingco, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
I was interested in working in health care and have been lucky to have found a second home here at NYGH.
Learn more about Dipa Solanki , our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Accuracy and responsiveness are key to the role as on every shift, it’s my job to ensure surgeons have exactly the right tools the moment they need them.
Learn more about Erika Kelly, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
I work in the Postpartum Unit, where I care for both mothers and babies.
Learn more about Denise Lacey, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
I teach new mothers how to provide care to their newborn babies, including how to breastfeed, bathe and nurse their child
Learn more about Christina Wright, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
I can truly say that I work with a group of experienced, compassionate, and amazing people in the Paediatric Department at North York General.
Have a question about North York General Foundation’s Fortune Fridays 50/50 staff lottery?
FAQs
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE LOTTERY?
It’s easy! Sign up by downloading the form here
WHAT ARE THE METHODS OF PAYMENT?
Payroll Staff: The amount listed on your enrollment form will be deducted from your bi-weekly paycheque until you notify us in writing to cancel.
Non-payroll Staff and Affiliates: Please contact the Foundation at 416-756-6829 and enroll for the entire year with monthly payments via cheque (post dated cheques) or credit card.
WHEN ARE DRAWS? WHERE?
December 3, 2021
December 17, 2021
December 31, 2021
January 14, 2022
January 28, 2022
February 11, 2022
February 25, 2022
March 11, 2022
March 25, 2022
April 8, 2022
April 22, 2022
May 6, 2022
May 20, 2022
June 3, 2022
June 17, 2022
July 1, 2022
July 15, 2022
July 29, 2022
August 12, 2022
August 26, 2022
September 9, 2022
September 23, 2022
October 7, 2022
October 21, 2022
November 4, 2022
November 18, 2022
HOW ARE WINNERS NOTIFIED?
We will do everything we can to get in touch with you. Winners will be notified via email, hospital extension or any other preferred method of contact included on your enrolment form. We will notify you within 48 hours. Be sure to check your email and voicemail the Friday or Monday after every draw.
WHAT IF THE LOTTERY IS SOLD OUT?
Names will be placed on a waiting list. If a spot becomes available, the ticket will be reassigned to the next person on the list in the order in which their enrolment form was received.
WHAT IF I WANT TO OPT OUT OF THE PROGRAM?
To opt out of the program at any time, contact the Foundation in writing at foundation@nygh.on.ca
WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET?
Please treat your ticket as you would any lottery ticket. However, if you lose your ticket, bring your hospital badge and one piece of photo ID to the Foundation office. Your name will then be checked against our ticket number list.
WHAT DOES THE LOTTERY SUPPORT AT NORTH YORK GENERAL?
All proceeds from the lottery will support hospital-wide equipment needs.
CAN I CHOOSE WHAT PROGRAM AREA I WANT MY LOTTERY TICKET PURCHASE TO SUPPORT?
No, we must choose specific equipment to comply with licensing standards set forth by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission.
WHAT ARE THE LOTTERY RULES?
A complete list of rules can be found online here.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The Fortune Fridays Staff Lottery is open to NYGH staff, physicians and volunteers, as well as Compass or Plexus staff working at NYGH.
IS ANYONE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING?
Yes. Some people are excluded from participating:
- Foundation Board members,
- Persons involved in the direct management/execution of raffle in the Foundation and Hospital Payroll Dept
WILL I SEE THE DEDUCTIONS ON MY ELECTRONIC PAYROLL SLIPS?
Yes, there will be a line showing your lottery deductions per pay period.
CAN I HAVE A TAX RECEIPT?
Sorry, but lottery ticket purchases are non-receiptable, as per CRA guidelines.