Riverside December 50/50 Jackpot Sets District Record

January 06, 2026

Riverside Health Care is thrilled to announce that Julia (Charmaine) Herbert of Fort Frances is the winner of the December 50/50 Raffle, taking home an incredible $27,952.50.

This win represents the largest single-month 50/50 jackpot ever distributed by an organization in the Rainy River District, a milestone made possible through strong and ongoing community support.

When she received the call, Charmaine’s immediate reaction to hearing the jackpot total was, “That is honestly fantastic!” a joyful and unexpected start to the New Year. A regular 50/50 ticket purchaser, she shared that winning was a wonderful surprise and reinforced her decision to continue supporting local draws.

A strong advocate for community and health care close to home, Charmaine frequently encourages friends and family to buy tickets, often sharing reminders on social media each month. “Come on, let’s get this bigger,” she said, emphasizing the importance of keeping support local and watching the jackpot grow.

This record-breaking jackpot also means a big win for community health care, with an equal $27,952.50 going directly toward Riverside’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS campaign - supporting the purchase of a MRI, along with new digital X-ray units at both La Verendrye General Hospital and the Rainy River Health Centre.

“Support from people like Charmaine, who understand that every ticket helps make a big impact, makes an incredible difference,” said Holly Kaemingh, Director of Fundraising at Riverside. “This record-breaking draw is a powerful example of what our community can achieve together to support local health care.”

Echoing Julia’s enthusiasm, the challenge is on - let’s see how high the January draw can climb!

Purchase tickets for January’s draw online at www.rhc5050.com, stop by the La Verendrye General Hospital Administration Office Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., call 807-274-6635, or visit in person every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Main Entrance of La Verendrye General Hospital off Front Street.

Get yours early to qualify for the $1,000 Early Bird Prize, proudly sponsored by The Barn.