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Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library
Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library 50/50
  1. 1. Tickets

    Tickets may be sold and purchased only in Ontario.

    Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age or older.

  2. 2. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  3. 3. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  4. 4. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  5. 5. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  6. 6. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  7. 7. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  8. 8. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  9. 9. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  10. 10. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  11. 11. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  12. 12. 50/50

    Licence #RAF1431644

    20 for $10.00; 0 tickets
    50 for $20.00; 0 tickets
    200 for $50.00; 0 tickets
    350 for $75.00; 0 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

  13. 13. Important Dates & Draw Information

    December 2024 Draw Deadline
    December 2024 Draw ticket sales deadline: December 30, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST
    December 2024 Draw draw: December 31, 2024 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST

    January 2025 Draw Deadline
    January 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: February 2, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST
    January 2025 Draw draw: February 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST

    February 2025 Draw Deadline
    February 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: March 2, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST
    February 2025 Draw draw: March 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST

    March 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    March 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: March 9, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    March 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: March 10, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    March 2025 Draw Deadline
    March 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: April 6, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    March 2025 Draw draw: April 7, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    April 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    April 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: April 13, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    April 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: April 14, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    April 2025 Draw Deadline
    April 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: May 4, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    April 2025 Draw draw: May 5, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    May 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    May 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: May 11, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    May 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: May 12, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    May 2025 Draw Deadline
    May 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: June 1, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    May 2025 Draw draw: June 2, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    June 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    June 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: June 8, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    June 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: June 9, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    June 2025 Draw Deadline
    June 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: July 6, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    June 2025 Draw draw: July 7, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    July 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    July 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: July 13, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    July 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: July 14, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    July 2025 Draw Deadline
    July 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: August 4, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    July 2025 Draw draw: August 5, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    August 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    August 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: August 10, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    August 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: August 11, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    August 2025 Draw Deadline
    August 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: August 31, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    August 2025 Draw draw: September 1, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    September 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    September 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: September 7, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    September 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: September 8, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    September 2025 Draw Deadline
    September 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: October 5, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    September 2025 Draw draw: October 6, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    October 2025 Early Bird Draw Deadline
    October 2025 Early Bird Draw ticket sales deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
    October 2025 Early Bird Draw draw: October 13, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EDT

    October 2025 Draw Deadline
    October 2025 Draw ticket sales deadline: November 2, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST
    October 2025 Draw draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST

    Deadline
    Final ticket sales deadline: November 2, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST

    Draw
    December 2024 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    January 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    February 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    March 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    April 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    May 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    June 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    July 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    August 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    September 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST
    October 2025 draw: November 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. EST

    If for some reason, the draw cannot take place on the draw date listed, a substitute draw date and time will be selected. All ticket purchasers will be able to see the amended draw date and time information posted on the same website the ticket was purchased.

    Draw will be held at 285 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A9

    The winning ticket is drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG). 

    All ticket holders are welcome to attend the draw.

    Winners will be posted online at https://friends5050.ca/winners on November 3, 2025.

  14. 14. Winner

    Winner will be contacted by phone by the Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library.

    Winners consent to release of their names by licensee.

    No tickets will be purchased by the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library or employees involved with the conduct and management of the ticket raffle.

  15. 15. Privacy

    Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library does not sell, rent or exchange any personal information collected from our supporters with any other organization or entity.

  16. 16. Complaints

    Any complaints can be directed to the raffle administrators by emailing: friends@friends5050.ca. Administrators will review the complaint and take action if necessary.

  17. 17. Other

    Please email our team at friends@friends5050.ca should you require a refund for any ticket purchases or would like to issue a complaint, and we would be happy to assist you.

Cause

By purchasing tickets for the Friends 50/50 lottery, you’re directly helping to fund enriching programs for all ages, vibrant and relevant collections with something for everyone to enjoy, and essential building improvements that benefit the whole community.

Every ticket you buy is a step towards enhancing our beloved Library branches while giving you the opportunity to take home an exciting cash prize!

Important dates

Sales start date: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

March 2025 Early Bird Draw

Deadline: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

March 2025 Draw

Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Ticket Pricing

  • 20-Ticket Pack for $10,
  • 50-Ticket Pack for $20,
  • 200-Ticket Pack for $50,
  • 350-Ticket Pack for $75.