The Canada Post strike could be jeopardizing one the province’s biggest healthcare fundraising campaigns.
The Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC Hospital Foundation millionaire lottery supports the funding of research, treatment and modern equipment for medical institutions in the Lower Mainland. It has raised more than $90 million throughout its history.
However, the two-week strike by Canada Post workers is disrupting the delivery of mail lottery brochures and tickets, which could be jeopardizing the critical funding of medical research and equipment, said a Nov. 28 release.
The lottery offers participants the chance to win a plethora of prizes ranging from cash to one of 10 grand prizes. These grand prizes are homes valued between $3 to $3.3 million throughout Metro Vancouver.
One of these is a townhome at the Torino development in Capstan Village, located at 3268 Cascallen Rd. in Richmond.
The 1,447-square-foot home features two bedrooms, a den, three bathrooms, one parking spot with bike storage and a 146-square-foot patio. The winner will be able to choose between unit #19 or #20.
This prize package also includes $65,000 for furnishings, a $40,000 travel best bets gift card, a 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ and $1,415,000 in cash.
“Mail campaigns are a crucial way for us to connect with supporters and raise awareness about the VGH Millionaire Lottery,” said the president of VGH and UBC hospital foundation Angela Chapman, adding the strike has severely impacted their ability to reach ticket buyers and will definitely affect funding this year.
The foundation is encouraging the public to purchase tickets online, by phone or in-person. The deadline to buy a ticket for the lottery is Jan. 10, 2025.
By entering the lottery, not only will you get the chance to win a prize, but you will also be making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families, said Chapman.
Once the strike is resolved, mail delivery will be on a first-in, first-out basis, according to the release – meaning British Columbians could continue to feel the repercussions even after.
For more information, visit the lottery’s website.
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