Niagara Health Foundation is launching its third 50/50 lottery today.
Tickets will be sold until midnight on August 26th, but anyone who buys their tickets before August 3rd has a chance at the first early bird draw of two $1,000 prizes.
A second early bird draw will be held on August 17th with a chance to win one of three $1,000 prizes.
Desjardins is supporting the early bird draws.
The lottery has a guaranteed grand prize of $20,000, but over $269,000 was given away in the last two lotteries.
Last time a group of 11 staff members from the Welland Hospital took home the grand prize, splitting $148,975.
Tickets are 3 for $10, 40 for $20, and 200 for $50. They can be purchased through NiagaraHealthLottery.com
The big winner will be announced on August 27th.
Funds raised will support urgently needed patient-care equipment such as ultrasounds, critical care beds, and endoscopy equipment.