SASKATOON – Troy Stengler of Regina became Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire, winning the grand prize of $1 Million in the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundation Lottery, championed by the Mosaic Company.
"This is unbelievable!" Stengler said after first receiving the exciting news. "I have been donating to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation way back when they were still trying to get the hospital built, so naturally I chose to buy a ticket and support the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundation Lottery, because I know the money is going to a good cause. This money will make a huge difference in my life and in my family's lives and I couldn't be happier."
The Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundation Lottery offered over 1,000 cash, car and recreational vehicles prizes, worth over $2 million. Plus, three grand prizes including the best chance to win $1 million.
The winner of the Halftime 50/50 draw is J. Cain of Manitou Beach. The jackpot reached a total of $909,925, which means Cain will take home $454,962.50.
There are many more winners to be announced! Check riderschildrenslottery.ca every day in December, to see the daily, weekly and grand prize winners in Saskatchewan’s largest cash calendar lottery.
This lottery is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. The funds raised will go to support amateur sport, education, health and wellness initiatives for the province’s youth, as well as maternal and children’s health care in Saskatchewan at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.
"Congratulations to the province's newest millionaire, those who won prizes, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone in Saskatchewan who purchased a ticket to the Roughrider & Children's Hospital Foundations Lottery," said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation. "We are proud to have partnered with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation, as we work together to support children and youth from every corner of the province. Children, expectant mothers, and families will continue to need the very best health care, and thanks to your generous support, you are helping enhance the care they need right here at home."
"A huge thank you to everyone from across the province who purchased a ticket to the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundation Lottery. Your support helps both the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation help enhance health, wellness and care for kids all over Saskatchewan," said Cindy Fuchs, executive director of Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation.
