Northern Ontario Man Becomes Instant Multi-Millionaire
A routine shopping trip to Dryden turned into a life-changing experience for Dennis Wilson, who has become the tenth multi-millionaire created by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation's 50/50 lottery. The lucky resident won an astonishing $2,130,175 in the November 2025 draw, marking a significant milestone for the hospital's fundraising initiative.
The Winning Moment
The life-altering news came to Wilson during what he thought would be an ordinary day running errands in Dryden. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation announced the winning amount on November 30, 2025, confirming that their popular 50/50 program had produced its tenth multi-millionaire since the lottery's inception.
This substantial jackpot continues the foundation's remarkable track record of creating millionaires while supporting critical healthcare services in Northwestern Ontario. The 50/50 draws have become a cornerstone fundraising program for the regional health sciences center, providing essential funding for medical equipment, research, and patient care programs.
Supporting Healthcare Through Lottery Success
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation's 50/50 lottery has proven to be an incredibly successful fundraising model. Each ticket purchase directly contributes to improving healthcare services at the regional hospital, making winners out of both ticket holders and the broader community that relies on the facility's medical services.
With this latest $2.1 million prize, the foundation has now created ten multi-millionaires through its 50/50 program, demonstrating the lottery's consistent ability to generate life-changing winnings while supporting vital healthcare initiatives. The program has become one of Northern Ontario's most anticipated regular events, with community members eagerly awaiting each draw.
The foundation has expressed excitement about Dennis Wilson's win and emphasized how these substantial prizes are made possible by the ongoing support of community members who purchase tickets. The matching funds raised through the lottery will directly benefit patient care and medical advancements at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
