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A Trenton resident is the first to strike gold in Belleville General Hospital Foundation’s “Car4Cancer Lotto” fundraiser.
Ironically, Jocelynn Hansen’s win – as the first $2,500 early bird winner in the fundraiser hosted in partnership with Lange & Fetter Motors – followed being admitted to Trenton Memorial Hospital with a concussion after being hit by a baseball.
The win and her admission to hospital were less than 24 hours apart, according to a recent release from the hospital foundation.
“I’m due some good luck after what happened yesterday,” she said with a hint of laughter and while still recovering but delighted by the news of her win.
Hansen was also born at Belleville General Hospital and gave birth to her daughter at BGH.
“Belleville General is the regional hospital for our area. They deliver over 1,400 babies each year and provide so many specialized services,” she said, while recognizing the importance of having strong regional healthcare close to home.
According to the foundation, this was her first time playing the popular Car4Cancer Lotto. She was inspired after seeing the Ford Musting GT Convertible up for grabs – which is the grand prize for this latest draw – parked at Lange & Fetter where she’s purchased her vehicles for years.
The latest effort has raised a staggering $185,000 in less than four weeks, in course to deliver another record-breaking campaign, reported the foundation.
“With 47 days left until the grand-prize draw, Jocelynn (and others are) still in the running for two more $2,500 early bird prizes, the $87,000 Mustang GT Convertible, and the 50/50 jackpot, which has already surpassed $20,000 and continues to grow,” added foundation staff.
BGHF board chair Wayne Sheppard reiterated that the goal remains to raise more than $1 million through the lottery program this year, with all the funds raised to go directly towards critical medical equipment for patients across the Quinte Health region.
People interested in chipping to improve cancer care in the region and want a chance at a win at the above prizes can visit www.car4cancer.ca for more information, including around tickets.
“Stories like Jocelynn’s remind us how connected our community is to Belleville General Hospital,” said Steven Cook, the hospital foundation’s executive director, while extending congratulations to Hansen.
Cook added that more than 60 per cent of patients come from outside Belleville and these lotteries directly help provide regional programs, such as nuclear medicine and advanced diagnostics that save lives every day.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
