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VANCOUVER, BC (April 7, 2022) – VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund (“Burn Fund”) today announced that the tickets for the 2022 Hometown Heroes Lottery are now on sale until midnight, July 14, 2022, or until tickets sell out. Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket purchases support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, raising essential funds for specialized adult health services and research at VGH and UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services. Ticket purchases also support Burn Fund programs, including resiliency programs for fire fighters, and burn survivor support services and programs such as the annual Burn Camp for young burn survivors, and the Home Away Program.
“The medical teams at VGH, UBC Hospital and many other health care centres under our umbrella – which support all British Columbians – are empowered to offer world-class health care thanks to the generous support of the Hometown Heroes Lottery” said Angela Chapman, President and CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. "Lottery funds go towards purchasing cutting-edge, life-saving medical equipment and technology and puts it in the hands of our specialized health care teams. These funds today help support the future of health care – for all of us.”
“As the pandemic has continued to challenge our fundraising efforts, we want to thank all British Columbians who have purchased tickets for the Hometown Heroes Lottery. Over the past two years we have taken our survivor support programs virtual to continue to serve burn survivors of all ages” said Jeff Sauvé, Executive Director of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. “We depended on funds raised from the Hometown Heroes Lottery to keep these vital mental health programs running. As we transition back to in-person events, we are hopeful for the future of these programs and are excited for Burn Camp to return to Squamish this summer. We look forward to welcoming 75 children, along with the fire fighters and medical teams who volunteer as counsellors, back for an epic week of fun and connection.”
This year’s Hometown Heroes Lottery has ten grand prize options to choose from. The prize homes are in South Surrey, which is the largest prize package worth over $2.7 million, Lake Country, Courtenay, Langley, Vancouver (two homes), North Vancouver, Sooke and Penticton. The grand prize winner also has the option of choosing $2.2 million tax-free cash. In total, there are 3,220 prizes to win, worth over $3.2 million, in this year’s main lottery, which includes the grand prize draw, three bonus draws and early bird draws. There are also the Daily Cash PLUS game with 105 days of winning, and the 50/50 PLUS jackpot that could reach over $2.4 million, and the winner takes half. Tickets can be purchased online at www.heroeslottery.com, by phone at 604-648-4376, toll-free at 1-866-597-4376, or in-person at any London Drugs.
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About Hometown Heroes Lottery
Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket purchases support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, raising essential funds for specialized adult health services and research at VGH and UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services for all British Columbians. Ticket purchases also support programs of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund; including programs for burn survivors and resiliency programs for first responders. Ticket sales for the 2022 Hometown Heroes Lottery run until July 14, 2022, or until tickets sell out. There are 3,220 prizes worth over a total of $3.2 million, including luxury homes, appliances, furniture, cars, and cash. Tickets can be purchased online at www.heroeslottery.com, by phone, 604-648-4376, or 1-866-597-4376, or in-person at any London Drugs.
About VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health‘s primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult health services and research for all British Columbians. We partner with donors to drive innovation and sustainable health care at VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and Vancouver Community Health Services. Together, we deliver a healthy continuum of care – from research to patient care, rehabilitation, and community health services. For more information, please visit vghfoundation.ca.
About the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund
A registered charity established in 1978 by the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association, the Burn Fund is dedicated to supporting burn survivors through their recovery journeys every step of the way. More than 4,000 professional fire fighters from 53 communities in BC and the Yukon are building the Burn Fund’s vision. They dedicate their time and skills to support burn survivors and increase the public’s knowledge about fire and burn prevention. The Burn Fund supports these fire fighters through mental health and resiliency programs, and by providing Home Away accommodations. For more information, please visit www.burnfund.org.
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