Staff Lottery Winner Profiles 

GRAND PRIZE WINNER
February 19th, 2015

Now that the 22^nd Annual Staff Lottery has come to an end, it’s time to introduce you to our lucky Grand Prize winner!

 

Meet our very lucky $20,000 winner from the Misericordia Community Hospital, Deanna Thompson. 

Name: Deanna Thompson Hospital Site & Unit: MCH, 4 West Winning Draw Date: February 19, 2015 Prize Amount: $20,000

How long have you been employed with Covenant Health?

Almost 15 years.

 

How many years have you participated in the Caritas Foundation Staff Lottery?

I believe that I have participated for the last 10 years or so.

 

How many times have you won?

This is the first time I have won any amount!

 

How does it feel to be our Grand Prize Winner?

I honestly did not know what to think.

I was excited at first that it may be $500 or $1,500. When Megan told me it was $20,000, I was in shock, I yelled "shut up" to her about five times!

Then I was very emotional as I have been off from work since November with an injury. Being a single mom with two boys at home has been a bit of a struggle.

 

How have your colleagues reacted to your big win?

They are all so happy! Knowing the struggles that I have had, they know that the money is much needed and will be put to good use.

 

What are you going to spend your prize on?

Unfortunately, nothing too exciting.

I have been paying back my pension from when I was off sick a few years ago. The money will allow me to pay this off and now pay the new amount of pension owed from being off the last four months. I am so happy to be able to clear that debt.

 

Will you be participating in this year’s Payday Payout?

Absolutely!

 

Do you have anything to say to those who are on the fence about purchasing a ticket?

Purchase a ticket – someone has to win!

I never imagined in a million years it would ever be me, and it was! Good Luck!

 

Not only does your ticket purchase assist Covenant Health with upcoming priorities at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospitals – but it could also pay off for you in a big way like it did for Deanna.

 

We are currently accepting enrollment for the 23^rd Annual Caritas Foundation Payday Payout (formerly Staff Lottery). Get your ticket by April 27, 2015 to qualify for the Early Bird Draw.

For more information on the Payday Payout, click here.

 

75 Bi-Weekly draws totaling $63,000 - Open to the general public - Only 1,100 tickets available