First jackpot prize of the new year worth over $20,000

Lori Butler, from Longbow Lake, took home $20,395 after winning the Jan. 14 Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Foundation 50/50 draw.
Lori Butler, from Longbow Lake, took home $20,395 after winning the Jan. 14 Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Foundation 50/50 draw.

Lori Butler, from Longbow Lake, took home $20,395 after having her winning ticket number, M-6111755, drawn during the Jan. 14 Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Foundation 50/50 draw.

Butler, who supports a variety of charities and has been buying tickets for years, has never won a prize worth more than $100. She purchased her ticket on Jan. 9 from SLMHC Foundation, inspired by its recently added promotion of 100 additional tickets for $20. She plans to pay off Christmas expenses and complete home renovations with her winnings.

SLMHC Foundation is gearing up for another exciting year! Visit the SLMHC Foundation website for details on future 50/50 and early bird draws. Follow its Facebook and Instagram accounts for continual updates! Thank you for your generosity and support! Your participation helps with the purchase and replacement of necessary hospital equipment.