NEWS RELEASE
HOSPICE NIAGARA
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ST. CATHARINES — Kathy Barichello has an extra $10,000 to spend courtesy of Hospice Niagara’s 5 Car Draw. The Grimsby woman is the winner of the Early Bird Draw, held Monday.
“It means a lot to me,” said Kathy. A few years ago, a relative of Kathy’s was cared for in the hospice residence and she would often visit. “I always walked out with a good feeling. It was like being in a home.”
Every year, the Early Bird Draw kicks off the excitement in Hospice Niagara’s annual 5 Car Draw fundraising campaign, which culminates with a grand prize draw for more than $205,000 in cash and car prizes on the Civic Holiday in August.
Tickets are already over 65 per cent sold out.
Proceeds stay in Niagara and help people live well throughout their illness and at end of life. Hospice care also supports caregivers and family members as they care for a loved one. And after a death, children, teenagers and adults are provided a safe and supportive space to explore their feelings of grief and loss.
“We are so grateful to everyone who purchases a ticket,” said Alicia Merry, fund development manager. “Every ticket truly does matter and will make a difference in the life of someone in Niagara living with a terminal illness. No one needs to do this alone. We are here to help.”
Hospice Niagara is not fully funded by the government and fundraising events such as the 5 Car Draw are crucial to ensuring programs and services are accessible and free of cost for people and families across the region.
The final bonus and grand prize draws will take place Monday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. and include:
- Five $1,000 bonus prizes
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado (or take $41,000 cash)
- 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (or take $39,000 cash)
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (or take $32,000 cash)
- 2020 Honda Civic Sedan LX CVT (or take $22,000 cash)
- 2021 Toyota CHR LE Coupe (or take $22,000 cash)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.5CarDraw.ca.
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