Patty Olexin-Lang, executive director Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation, spoke with True North FM about the foundation’s Rev Up & Ride Raffle & 50/50 Draw Event, which shot past $100,000 as of last night.
Lang shared exciting news with Brock Cullen of True North FM, who has been following the foundation’s fundraising journey on social media.
For nearly 30 years, the Stanton Foundation has made it a mission to raise funds so that the hospital can continue to expand services, develop new programs, and provide upgraded equipment for enhanced treatment for the people across N.W.T. and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
Over the years, the foundation has raised over $10 million dollars to help purchase essential medical equipment to meet the healthcare needs of the community.
The proceeds from this year’s raffle and combined 50/50 will go towards funding $400,000 in equipment for the Stanton Territorial Hospital.
“Overnight our 50/50 on our $100,000, it’s actually $100,340 right now,” exclaimed Lang after refreshing her screen.
“It’s taken off the last few days, we’re really excited. The raffletickets are still available along with the 50/50 tickets until Monday at noon is coming and then we’ll do the draw for Snowmobile and a quad,” said Lang, who explained that this means one ticket holder will take home half of the pot, about $50,000.
Just a few hours later, the numbers had inched higher with the 50/50 climbing over $101,360 and truck raffle sales reaching $143,000
Lang said people purchased tickets from across the territories, from Fort Smith, Tuktoyaktuk, Paulatuk, Inuvik, Norman Wells, all across the North.
The foundation had aimed to raise $100,000, and surpassing that goal was a joyful moment Lang shared, giving a big shout-out to everyone who participated.
The Rev Up & Ride Raffle & 50/50 Draw Event will take place Monday, June 16th, at Yellowknife Motors at about 3 p.m, with prize draws starting at 3:30 p.m, said Lang.
Anyone who would like to learn more or purchase tickets can head to shfraffle.com
Stanton Territorial also just announced the date for their sixth annual Mud Run in Yellowknife, taking place at the Ski Club on September 13.
This year’s mud run mission is to raise at least $100,000 for cancer-related equipment at Stanton Territorial Hospital.
Registration fees have been lowered this year. New highlights of the event for this year will include added incentive prizes, along with prizes for the “Highest Adult, Youth, Team” and even a prize for the “Best Dressed.”
“We want to remind everyone that this is more than just a muddy good time—it’s about raising funds and awareness for cancer care and running for a loved one that may have been or is affected by cancer,” said Tanya Kearney, RFOL Chair.
“Every dollar helps bring better care and equipment to patients from across the North.”
The event will once again feature music, a community BBQ, and loads of muddy fun for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you walk, run, or dance through the course, you’re making a meaningful impact.
Anyone who would like to register can head to the event’s website at https://bit.ly/RFOL2025MUDRUNREGISTRATION
