The Sault Area Hospital Foundation's annual 50/50 lottery fundraiser has achieved record sales, exceeding six million tickets sold and raising over $4.36 million in proceeds to benefit the local hospital. This marks the 11th year of the lottery, which continues to provide critical funding for the Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. The current draw features a jackpot of $2.5 million, the largest jackpot in the lottery's history, with the winning ticket to be drawn on June 17, 2024. The foundation reported that the funds raised help support hospital programs, equipment purchases, and patient care initiatives. Tickets remain available for purchase leading up to the draw date, with proceeds directly supporting healthcare services in the community. The ongoing success of the 50/50 lottery underscores the community’s commitment to sustaining quality healthcare locally.