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 November 22, 2020 to November 20, 2021. 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: RAF1197289
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Winners Circle
Learn more about Erica Donaldson, our latest staff lottery winner
Erica Donaldson is a Registered Nurse at North York General Hospital (NYGH) and the latest winner of the hospital’s staff lottery.
Learn more about Matthew Downs, our latest staff lottery winner
Matthew is a Buyer at North York General Hospital (NYGH) and the latest winner of the hospital’s staff lottery.
Learn more about Nuru Amirov, our latest staff lottery winner
Nuru is a Project Manager at North York General Hospital (NYGH) and the latest winner of the hospital’s staff lottery.
Learn more about Nadeleine, our latest staff lottery winner
Nadeleine is a Registered Practical Nurse at North York General Hospital (NYGH) and the latest winner of the hospital’s staff lottery.
Learn more about Helena Keppler, our latest staff lottery winner
Helena Keppler is a Registered Nurse and has been at North York General Hospital (NYGH) since April 2000. She is also our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner.
Learn more about Luke Sequeira, our latest staff lottery winner
Luke Sequeira is an Infection Control Practitioner and has been at North York General Hospital (NYGH) since May 2020. He is also our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner.
Learn more about Uma Dalal, our latest staff lottery winner
Uma Dalal is a social worker in the orthopedics unit and has been at North York General Hospital (NYGH) for the past 19 years. Uma is also our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Ian Kissoon
Ian Kissoon is our March 26th Staff Lottery winner. He has been with North York General for 20 years. Ian was inspired to join our Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery because it is a great way to give back to the hospital and become one of the lucky winners. And he was right!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Daisy Chan
Daisy Chan is our March 12th Staff Lottery winner. She has been working as a Pharmacist at North York General for over 6 years. She was inspired to participate in our Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery because it is a great way to support the hospital and it gave her the opportunity to be one of the lucky winners!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Julie Andrew
North York General is powered by a dedicated and compassionate staff who care for patients as they would their own families. Our Fortune Friday 50/50 Staff Lottery is a chance for staff to give back in support of the hospital's greatest needs while having a chance to win.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Felipe Somera
A big congratulations to Felipe Somera, our January 29th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner, who is winning for the second time! Felipe will take home an incredible $2,888.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Maureen James
Maureen is a Registered Nurse at 5 West and has been with North York General since September 2000. She participated in the 50/50 Staff Lottery because it serves a dual purpose: it allows her to give back to a hospital that is doing so much for our community, and she also enjoys the excitement of being a potential lottery winner.
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 4, 2020
December 18, 2020
January 1, 2021
January 15, 2021
January 29, 2021
February, 12, 2021
February 26, 2021
March 12, 2021
March 26, 2021
April 9, 2021
April 23, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 21, 2021
June 4, 2021
June 18, 2021
July 2, 2021
July 16, 2021
July 30, 2021
August 13, 2021
August 27, 2021
September 10, 2021
September 24, 2021
October 8, 2021
October 22, 2021
November 5, 2021
November 19, 2021
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.
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