MOOSE JAW — Wayne Leisle from Morse became Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire, winning the grand prize of $1 million in the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery, championed by The Mosaic Company.
“It’s a good lottery and it’s a good purpose,” said Wayne Leisle, when responding to the news he is the $1 million winner of the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery.
The Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery offered over 1,000 prizes worth over two million dollars, over 300 cash prizes, and for the first time ever there were 10 grand prizes including the top grand prize of $1 million cash.
Adding to the excitement, the Halftime 50/50 reached an incredible jackpot of $1,023,500 with Troy Stengler from Regina taking home $511,750.
There are many more winners to be announced, said the foundation, asking people to keep a close eye on the website every day in December as they announce daily, weekly and Grand Prize winners in Saskatchewan’s largest Cash Calendar Lottery.
The Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery, championed by Mosaic, is a partnership between Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation. The funds raised will contribute to maternal and children’s health care at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and across Saskatchewan as well as make a meaningful impact supporting amateur sports, literacy programs, mental health awareness for our province’s youth.
"I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Wayne, the $1 million grand prize winner and Saskatchewan’s next millionaire of the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery. We applaud Saskatchewan’s generosity and celebrate this incredible moment for not only the winners, but for the kids and families who need it most," said Brynn Boback-Lane, president and CEO at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.
"Thank you to The Mosaic Company for championing this initiative and being a strong advocate for giving back to the community, and to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation for their partnership, showcasing how provincial organizations can collaborate to bring about positive change for a brighter future for Saskatchewan children and families.
“Every dollar raised through this lottery will help change and save the lives of Saskatchewan kids.”
“Congratulations to all the winners of the Roughrider & Children's Hospital Foundations Lottery, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support. Every ticket sold makes a meaningful impact, helping us bring Roughrider players into classrooms across the province to support teachers through our free mental health and literacy programs," said Cindy Fuchs, executive director of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation.
"Your generosity ensures that students receive the encouragement they need, while we continue to foster a healthier and more resilient future for Saskatchewan youth. Together, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation are shaping a healthier and happier tomorrow for our province."
For a full list of winners, visit riderschildrenslottery.ca.
