A popular fundraiser in support of local health care has returned.
Tickets are now on sale for the third annual Igniting Healthcare Holiday 50/50 draw in support of mammography services at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
Recent changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program have expanded eligibility, now allowing individuals aged 40 to 74 to self-refer for routine screening. However, officials with the CKHA Foundation say the hospital’s mammography equipment has reached the end of its expected service lifespan. Updated imaging technology will help improve early detection, reduce downtime, and decrease the need for repeat scans or follow-up procedures, while providing faster, clearer results that help patients feel more confident and supported throughout the screening process.
“As more patients turn to our hospital for screening, we need tools that match today’s expectations for quality, accuracy, and comfort,” said Christine Mitchell, President and CEO of CKHAF in a news release. “That’s where community support is so powerful. Together, we can help strengthen breast imaging services right here at home.”
Tickets for the Igniting Healthcare Holiday 50/50 draw are available online at ignite5050.ca, in person at the CKHAF office at 9 Ursuline Avenue in Chatham (Monday through Thursday), and at select pop-up events across the region until January 8, 2026.
Since 2019, the Igniting Healthcare 50/50 has awarded more than $1 million in prizes, and allowed the hospital to invest in vital diagnostic tools and healthcare services.
