Norm Wood Reels in a Big One – Riverside's First 50/50 Winner!
July 30, 2025
While out fishing on July 25th, Norm
Wood got the call that he had reeled in Riverside Health Care’s very first
50/50 win, netting $8,400.
“It was my big catch of the day!”
Norm said, chuckling.
His lucky ticket also meant another $8,400
went directly to Riverside’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS campaign,
bringing us one step closer to securing the district’s first MRI and new digital
X-ray units in Fort Frances and Rainy River.
Norm stopped in to pick up his
winning cheque and spoke about the importance of supporting health care
initiatives close to home. “At my age, I know a lot of people who’ve had to
travel for tests,” he shared. Reflecting on his own experience helping family
members get to out-of-town MRI appointments, he added, “It can be a long trip,
and this would save on travel time and overnight stays. It will make a
difference.”
While pleased with the win, Norm
shared that he has no current plans for his winnings, just happy to be part of
something that supports health care in the community.
He purchased his ticket the day
before the draw at the Rainy Lake Market Square, spotting an open parking space
and deciding to stop. “I thought I’d grab a Legion ticket, and I picked up one
of these too,” he said, highlighting the importance of supporting local
initiatives.
“It’s people like Norm, and everyone
buying tickets, spreading the word, or supporting us in other ways who are
helping turn this campaign into real progress,” said Holly Kaemingh, Riverside’s
Director of Fundraising. “Together, we’re getting closer to bringing
life-changing diagnostic tools to our communities.”
Before leaving with his prize, Norm
added, “First winner, and I noticed it’s cheque number one. I'm hoping for
cheque number two.” Or maybe you’ll reel in cheque number two!
August’s 50/50 tickets are available
now, and all proceeds go directly to support the Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS
campaign for a MRI at La Verendrye General Hospital and new digital X-ray units
at both LVGH and the Rainy River Health Centre.
How to get your tickets:
- Online
at www.rhc5050.com
- In
person at the La Verendrye General Hospital administration office
(Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
- Or
call 807-274-6635
Support
health care across the Rainy River District and get the chance to win big -
every dollar grows the jackpot and makes an impact, bringing better care closer
to home.
Media Reference: Kathryn Pierroz - Communications
Coordinator, Riverside Health Care, 807-274-3261 ext. 4525
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