Fortune Fridays
50/50 Staff Lottery
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!
Purchase up to five tickets for each biweekly draw during the entire lottery period of November 29, 2024 to Nov 14, 2025. 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.
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: RAF1417767
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, Mohawk Medbuy 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.
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?
November 29, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 27, 2024
January 10, 2025
January 24, 2025
February 7, 2025
February 21, 2025
March 7, 2025
March 21, 2025
April 4, 2025
April 18, 2025
May 2, 2025
May 16, 2025
May 30, 2025
June 13, 2025
June 27, 2025
July 11, 2025
July 25, 2025
August 8, 2025
August 22, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 19, 2025
October 3, 2025
October 17, 2025
October 31, 2025
November 14, 2025
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 Friday Staff Lottery is open to NYGH staff, physicians and volunteers, as well as Compass, Mohawk Medbuy Corporation, and Sienna staff working at any NYGH location
IS ANYONE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING?
Yes. Some people are excluded from participating:
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.