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Lottery to support community health and wellness 

Media are invited to attend the launch of the inaugural Lake Like Lottery – the first lottery in the Interior of B.C. that gives residents the chance to win luxurious prizes while supporting physical, mental and social health initiatives and services in the Southern Interior. Funds from the 2022 lottery will benefit the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and the YMCA of Southern Interior BC. 

Members of the media will have the opportunity to hear more about the lottery cause and prizes, enjoy summer refreshments, and capture the fun as community leaders, local celebrities, and athletes take a plunge in a dunk tank to help raise awareness about the lottery. 

Speakers include:

  • Allyson Graf – President and CEO of YMCA of Southern Interior BC
  • Allison Ramchuk – CEO of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation 

Date: Tuesday, August 30

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

  • Formal remarks begin at 1 p.m. with the dunking and refreshments scheduled for 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.

Location:

  • Kelowna General Hospital (2268 Pandosy Street) in the Walter Anderson Building parking lot (across Pandosy from the main entrance) 

(Please see specific on-site location in map below)

Media contacts: RSVP’s encouraged

Shauna Nyrose (primary)
Senior Director, Communications 
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
C: 250-801-0886
T: 250-862-4300 ext. 27058

Erica Marshall 
Marketing and Communications Manager
YMCA of Southern Interior BC
C: 250-863-6436
T: 250-491-9622 ext. 316


Lake Life Lottery launch location:

Event will take place beside the Dr. Walter Anderson building on Pandosy Street