Maxine Rumohr was the big winner in the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery.
The Sylvan Lake resident won the dream home prize through the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation's annual lottery. The total value of the home and furnishings and accessories is more than $1 million.
This year's Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200, which made Carolyn Pelerine, of Cochrane, the winner of $303,600. Red Deer's Mary Vincent was the winner of the Tree Hugger Tiny Home prize package, which was values at $163,798.
The draw took place last week at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, which is located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The announcement was made live on a Facebook live stream.
"We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year's Red Deer Hospital Lottery," said Manon Therriault, chief executive officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.
"The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause."
Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring "critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment" for several units at the Red Deer Hospital, the foundation noted in a media release.
This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer hospital.
The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn last week. A full list of winners is available on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.
The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.