Igniting Healthcare Retro 50/50 (Image courtesy of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation)Igniting Healthcare Retro 50/50 (Image courtesy of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation)
Chatham

Popular CKHA fundraiser teams up with RetroFest

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF) has launched the Igniting Healthcare Retro 50/50.

The foundation has partnered with RetroFest, bringing together one of the region's top fundraising campaigns and one of Chatham-Kent's most anticipated annual events.

"Events like RetroFest bring our community together and celebrate everything that makes Chatham-Kent special," stated CKHAF's President and CEO Christine Mitchell. "We're always excited for opportunities to be part of moments like this while also supporting local healthcare. Every ticket purchased helps strengthen care close to home for patients and families across our community."

Proceeds from the fundraising campaign will go toward the highest priority needs at CKHA's Chatham and Wallaceburg sites, including critical medical equipment, patient care technology, and facility upgrades. Since it began, Igniting Healthcare 50/50 has raised more than $2 million through ticket sales.

Last spring's grand prize winner took home more than $50,000.

In addition to the grand prize draw, there will also early bird winners announced on Wednesdays until June 25.

Tickets can be purchased online here. They'll also be sold in-person at the CKHAF office in Chatham Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the Wallaceburg office Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ticket packages include five numbers for $10, 20 numbers for $20, 150 numbers for $50, and 500 numbers for $100.

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