YOUR IMPACT
Your Ticket Purchases Keep Great
Healthcare Close to Home.
When a baby is being born, the stakes are critical. Every single heartbeat is a crucial message, telling our care teams whether a baby is thriving or in immediate danger.
In the tense hours of labour, doctors and nurses need clarity, not guesswork. Thanks to proceeds from the HSN 50/50 Cash Lottery, Health Sciences North’s Birthing Centre has secured advanced fetal monitoring systems that deliver life-saving precision. This technology gives us a crystal-clear, accurate picture of both mother and baby, empowering our teams to act with confidence when every minute counts.
The HSN 50/50 is making a huge difference in how we deliver healthcare throughout Northeastern Ontario now and into the future. Every ticket purchased helps fund vital equipment for:
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Specialized surgeries and procedures
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Enhance care for our tiniest patients
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Enhancements to treatment areas that support patients in the best possible way
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Future capital redevelopment projects
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Funding impressive cancer research to improve patient outcomes.
Since its inception in 2020, the lottery has grossed over $68 million and awarded over $34 million to lucky winners across Northeastern Ontario and beyond. Click here for a full list of HSN 50/50 winners.
See below how the HSN 50/50 is making an impact on patient care close to home and how that translates into quality care provided by our dynamic team at HSN.
An Incredible $23.8 Million Invested in Patient Care, Research, and Crucial Facility Upgrades
Thanks to your support, HSN has allocated $17.8 million in disbursed grants and future commitments to support patient care at Health Sciences North including; funding specialized equipment purchases, research initiatives to advance care, and services.
Cancer
- Breast vacuum biopsy system for breast screening and assessment service
- Colonoscopes for use in Endoscopy & Minor Procedures
- Radiation Treatment bunker renovation to house an updated linear accelerator in the Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre
Critical Care
- Fleet of defibrillators for the Emergency Department and other critical areas
Pediatric
- Infant incubators for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Drager Jaundice Meters to streamline screening practices for NEO Kids Program
- 10 Nara “Stryker” bassinets used to help keep newborn babies safe and designed to improve visibility and interaction from the bedside
Diagnostics
- O-arm which is a portable CT scanner that can be used within the operating room to get real-time information
- Spyglass Direct Visualization system for use in cholangioscopy, a procedure that identifies and addresses blockages in the liver and pancreas
Research and Innovation
- Funding grants for the groundbreaking research of Health Sciences North Research Institute’s Tumour Biologists and Clinical Trials Researchers
Patient Care
- “Hana” surgical table that is designed for use in the anterior hip replacement procedure to allow better access to the operation site for surgeons, and quicker recovery for patients
- Gamma Camera uses gamma radiation to create dynamic and static diagnostic images, allowing for more exact diagnosis and personalized treatment
Investing in Future Healthcare Needs
After lottery operating expenses, a tremendous $6 million goes directly to future investments to make HSN exceptional:
Planned Future Investments:
$6 Million
secured in a restricted fund for future capital renovation projects, bolstering pediatric care, mental health services, and acute patient care, benefiting vulnerable populations like seniors, children, and those facing mental health and addiction challenges
A Closer Look at the Breakdown of $68 million in Total Ticket Sales to Net Proceeds:
50% - of $34 million is awarded to the 50/50 jackpot winner
15% - $10.2 million goes towards expenses to successfully host the 50/50 lottery
- 10% are fixed costs, which include: lottery service (service which generates tickets, manages the website, and provides access to the draw software and customer service platform), payment processing and bank fees and early bird prizes
- 5% are marketing-related costs to grow the program and ensure the program continues to operate as a successful initiative
35% - $23.8 million goes back to Health Sciences North to support the highest priority needs including future capital renovation projects
Please note: that the lottery license agreement, as stipulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, does not provide for any of the net proceeds generated to be spent on salaries or administrative allocations. No money generated by the Lottery pays for administrative wages.
“I had a great experience with the Gamma Camera at Health Sciences North. The machine was smooth, quiet, and I know that the images it collects will help my medical team create the customized treatment plan that I need during my cancer journey.”