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 Dec 2, 2022 to Nov 17, 2023. 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: RAF1269521
Next draw
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Jackpot: $3,800
Winners Circle
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Lesline Alleyne
Congratulations to Lesline Alleyne for being our July 31st Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner!
Our 50/50 lottery is a great opportunity for staff to participate in something fun and give back to North York General. It’s also an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the dedicated staff that make our hospital such an amazing place. We spoke with Lesline to learn more about her role at North York General.
Our 50/50 lottery is a great opportunity for staff to participate in something fun and give back to North York General. It’s also an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the dedicated staff that make our hospital such an amazing place. We spoke with Lesline to learn more about her role at North York General.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Laurita Nazareth
Congratulations to Laurita Nazareth for being our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner and for winning the Everyone is a Leader Award the week before! This award recognizes staff who truly stand out, either through their leadership, compassionate care or by being a valuable team member.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Atusa Firouzabadi
Congratulations to Shabana Dhanji for being our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Shabana Dhanji
Congratulations to Shabana Dhanji for being our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Dawn Atwell
Congratulations to Dawn Atwell for being our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Evelin Lu
Congratulations to Evelin Lu for being our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Sonia Abian, Edsel Mutia and Ma Serachel Yu
Congratulations to Sonia Abian, Edsel Mutia and Ma Serachel Yu for being our latest Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winners!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Victoria Ting
Congratulations to Victoria Ting for being our 9th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner and for recently giving birth to her son Zion, who was born on February 26th! We sat down with Victoria to learn more about her role at North York General.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Lavern Clarke
Congratulations to Lavern Clarke for being our 8th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner! We sat down with Lavern to learn more about her role at North York General.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Nicole Howe
Congratulations to Nicole Howe for being our 6th Fortune Fridays 50/50 North York General Staff Lottery winner!
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Tamiza Hemani
Congratulations to Tamiza Hemani for being our 5th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner! We sat down with Tamiza to learn more about her role at NYGH.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Lyana Lazaro
Congratulations to Lyana Lazaro for being our 4th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner! We sat down with Lyana to learn more about her role at NYGH.
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 2, 2022
December 16, 2022
December 30, 2022
January 13, 2023
January 27, 2023
February 10, 2023
February 24, 2023
March 10, 2023
March 24, 2023
April 7, 2023
April 21, 2023
May 5, 2023
May 19, 2023
June 2, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 30, 2023
July 14, 2023
July 28, 2023
August 11, 2023
August 25, 2023
September 8, 2023
September 22, 2023
October 6, 2023
October 20, 2023
November 3, 2023
November 17, 2023
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:
- Hospital and 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.