Thunder Bay, ON – Paige Martin, her husband Geoff, and their four-year-old daughter Ivy are the lucky winners of the Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library’s inaugural 50/50 draw, taking home an amazing prize of $41,497.50. Regular visitors to the Mary J.L. Black Branch, the family is well-known to staff, who greeted them by name when they arrived to collect their cheque.
Ivy, who loves reading Frozen books and says Elsa is her favourite character, looked on as her parents received their cheque. Paige described the win as “life-changing,” sharing that it will allow the family to pay off their car and take a family vacation somewhere warm and sunny sooner than later. “Our family is so blessed by this lottery and we’re happy to have contributed to the library and its programming for the year ahead.”
“This lottery supports vital library improvements and programs, and it’s heartwarming to see it benefit a family so connected to our library community,” said Fran Duke, President of the Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library. “Meeting Paige and her family was an absolute joy!”
The Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library are grateful to everyone who participated in this successful first draw and look forward to continuing to support library services through future lotteries. Tickets are on sale now at www.friends5050.ca
