OHL and Ontario Children’s Hospitals join forces for 50/50 Playoff Raffle
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with Ontario Children’s Hospitals as the League’s dedicated Progressive 50/50 Playoffs Partner, aimed at supporting important healthcare initiatives through the power of sports fans.
This partnership will see the proceeds of the 50/50 raffle program directly enabling the vital work of Ontario Children’s Hospitals. Beginning with the commencement of the first round of the 2024 OHL Playoffs and extending through the culmination of the OHL Championship Series, the progressive 50/50 raffle will serve as a powerful fundraising tool, enabling the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation, Children’s Health Foundation, McMaster Children’s Foundation, and SickKids Foundation to expand their reach and impact for the health and care of children within Ontario communities.
“I can’t tell you how thrilled I am about the launch of the OHL Playoffs 50/50 program. Not only could you win a big jackpot, but you can help millions of kids along the way,” says Scott Fortnum, President and CEO, Children’s Health Foundation. “Each 50/50 ticket helps ensure our kids across the province have access to the best possible care at all four Ontario children’s hospitals. Thank you to the generous Ontario hockey fans for supporting our kids.”
Catering to minors under the age of 18, the Children’s Health Network remains steadfast in its mission to raise funds, ensuring that children and their families throughout Ontario Children’s Hospitals receive optimal care during challenging times.
“We are truly privileged to collaborate with Ontario Children’s Hospitals in efforts to raise funds,” said Matt Gergely, the OHL’s Director of Business Operations. “At the Ontario Hockey League, we recognize the profound significance of supporting these transformative Foundations. We eagerly anticipate the impact of the 50/50 campaign.”
Fans can visit ohl5050.ca to purchase their tickets up until May 23rd at 11:59pm, with a starting Grand Prize pot of $3,000. There are three additional Early Bird prizes of $500 that can be won by those who purchase their tickets before April 26th.
About CHEO Foundation
CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson House. For 50 years, the CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them. CHEO Foundation staff are inspired by donors, and the community, who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions and we are intentional in everything we do. We improve by learning from experiences and by being accountable for our outcomes. We take care of ourselves and each other, embrace equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity, and celebrate success as a team.
About Children’s Health Foundation
Children’s Health Foundation, founded in 1922, raises funds to ensure that children and their families across Western Ontario receive the best possible care and the most possible hope when faced with a life-threatening or life-limiting diagnosis. By funding equipment, programs and research at Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, TVCC and Children’s Health Research Institute, Children’s Health Foundation ensures better childhoods for kids facing serious health issues, and hope, relief and support for those who love them.
About McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation
McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation, as part of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, provides vital funding to enable the best possible patient care at McMaster Children’s Hospital, including Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre and McMaster University Medical Centre. The Foundation inspires and motivates gifts that fund medical equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, essential redevelopment of clinical care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.
McMaster Children’s Hospital is the second largest provider of inpatient pediatric services in Ontario. The Hospital is home to Canada’s largest neonatal intensive care unit including supportive maternal care, the largest pediatric mental health program in Canada, and the only inpatient pediatric cancer program in south-central Ontario.
About SickKids Foundation
SickKids Foundation believes that fighting for the health and wellbeing of children is one of the most powerful ways to improve society. And that starts with supporting the hospital. By fundraising in support of the hospital’s Precision Child Health initiative, SickKids Foundation is healing the future. SickKids Foundation’s mission is to inspire communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.
About the Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
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