Paul Wisnoski of Eden, Manitoba, won the early bird draw for the Neepawa Farm & Leisure Lottery 2022. He will now have to choose whether he would like the $10,000 cash prize, or the $12,000 voucher to Enns Bros. Neepawa.
Like many fundraising initiatives, the money goes toward a good cause. In this case what is that good cause?
When you buy a ticket for the lottery your money goes toward continued renovations and improvements to the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa.
This year those improvements include fixing the original roof, which has a leak, and building a rotunda at the south entrance. Both projects have been pending for a while because of lots of other renovations being done at the clinic first.
Lottery Chairman Mary Ellen Clark says the clinic has been renovated and expanded three times in previous years to accomodate a growing population in Neepawa; largely due to an influx of people who are employed by the Hylife facility.
The work that has been done so far has enabled the clinic to host 8 doctors.
The strong efforts of the Neepawa Farm & Leisure Lottery committee, organizers, and volunteers, to raise funds for the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic over the years have been recognized by government and have helped Neepawa in getting a new hospital.
"The influx of the money we've been raising for the clinic has escalated to the point where we are getting a new hospital that we've needed for so many years", said Clark.
There are still plenty of chances to win prizes when the final draws are made on Sunday, November 6th. Tickets are $100 and 50/50 add-on tickets are $20, or get 5 for $50. Call 1-877-876-8555, or go to neepawalotto.com.
