YOUR IMPACT
Your Ticket Purchases Keep Great Healthcare Close to Home.
Acute and Reactivation Care Centre (ARCC) Opening at Health Sciences North thanks to $2.3 Million in HSN Volunteer Association funding made possible by the HSN 50/50!
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:
Specialized surgeries and procedures
Enhance care for our tiniest patients
Enhancements to treatment areas that support patients in the best possible way
Future capital redevelopment projects
Funding impressive cancer research to improve patient outcomes.
Since its inception in 2020, the lottery has grossed $42.6 million and awarded over $21.3 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 $14.9 Million Invested in Patient Care, Research, and Crucial Facility Upgrades
Thanks to your support, HSN has spent $7.5 million on supporting patient care at Health Sciences North including; much-needed 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 $7.4 million goes directly to future investments to make HSN exceptional — here’s how the funds have been allocated:
Planned Future Investments:
MILLION
$6.2
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
Upcoming Investments Made Possible by Lottery Players:
The following planned investments will be reflected in the restricted fund above once purchases have been secured
MILLION
$0.1
in future investments to ensure pediatric patients receive the best possible care, closer to home
MILLION
$0.1
in future investments to ensure cancer patients have access to life-changing, quality care at the Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre
MILLION
$1.0
for future investments supporting the highest priority needs at Health Sciences North, ensuring top-quality care for Northeastern Ontario residents right in our community
A Closer Look at the Breakdown of $42.6 million in Total Ticket Sales to Net Proceeds:
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% - $14.9 million goes back to Health Science North to support the highest priority needs including future capital renovation projects
50% - of $21.3 million is awarded to the 50/50 jackpot winner
15% - $6.4 million goes towards expenses to successfully host the 50/50 lottery
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.
