Advertisement

Kitchener resident wins $3.8 million in 50/50 draw to support Toronto Blue Jays charity

A Kitchener resident is over $3.8 million richer after winning the 50/50 Jackpot supporting the Jays Care Foundation.

On Twitter, the organization announced the winner as “Robert from Kitchener, ON!” and noted that he had purchased his ticket online but did not provide further details.

The Jays Care Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, says Robert’s prize is the biggest in Major League Baseball history. It says Jays Care also holds the previous record, set when it awarded a $1.96-million prize in July of 2021.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The other half of the proceeds from Sunday night’s 50/50 draw goes to help the Jays Care Foundation provide programming for students at schools across Canada.

Story continues below advertisement

In Waterloo Region, the Jays care foundation says it aids more than 660 kids in the area, including 568 students at affiliate schools, 80 athletes in Challenger baseball leagues and 73 from community partners.

Sponsored content

AdChoices