A resident from the Hamilton, Ont. area has picked up a multi-million-dollar payout after winning the 50/50 Jackpot supporting the Jays Care Foundation.
The foundation revealed “Deb from the Hamilton Region” as the recipient of $2.8 million in a social media post Tuesday afternoon, noting she’s “a self-described huge Blue Jays fan.”
Half of the proceeds from the 50/50 draw go to help Foundation provide programming for students at schools across Canada.
The ticket was bought April 11 when the Jays hosted the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre.
A charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, Jays Care aids children and youth facing challenges when accessing and participating in sport.
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Its programs are designed to combat systemic barriers, advance equity and inclusion.
Last year, a Kitchener resident picked up the largest 50/50 prize in Major League Baseball history through Jays Care, over $3.8 million.
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