Valentine’s Day for Arnprior’s Howard Craig was made a little sweeter with a huge cheque.
Craig visited Renfrew Victoria Hospital over Valentine’s Day Wednesday to collect his winnings after a sudden end to the hospital’s signature Catch the Ace Lottery saw him pull off an improbable win in just its second week.
RVH Foundation Executive Director Patti Dillabough and onlookers could only laugh during last week’s draw.
Craig’s pick of lucky envelope #7 earned him $12,756 between the progressive jackpot and the weekly prize, while also raising a grand total of $10,125 for their Equip RVH campaign.
Dillabough says to watch out for the next edition of the popular hospital fundraiser, which will be far earlier than expected.
Every piece of life-saving equipment at Renfrew Victoria Hospital is completely funded by the efforts of the hospital’s charitable wing and community contributions, with no government backing.
(written by Kasey Egan)