STARS lottery looks for support for critical care

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18, 2025.

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com

To kick off STARS’ 40th anniversary and the launch of the 32nd annual STARS Lottery Alberta, this year STARS lottery is having its largest ever prize pool.
From now until Mar. 27, Albertans can buy their tickets for a chance to win thousands of prizes, including one grand prize dream home here in Lethbridge named “The Kallyn Jeffrey” located at 636 Devonia Road West and be part of STARS’ mission to provide critical care, anywhere.
In a press release STARS state that it was born 40 years ago from the conviction that no one should go without the care that could save their life. Operating 24/7 from bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg, they strive to bring hope in the midst of someone’s worst-moments.  
 “If you need critical care, our mission is to be there for you—physically or virtually—in whatever capacity we can help. Because when it comes to the next patient who needs us, it’s never too far. Learn more at stars.ca,” reads the release.
Dr. John Froh, incoming president and CEO of STARS shares in the release that for 40 years, STARS has been dedicated to providing critical care and hope on the worst day in someone’s life.
“Every mission reflects our commitment to supporting critically injured patients when they need it most. The lottery is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and every ticket purchased ensures we can continue saving the lives of Albertans for years to come,” says Froh.
STARS lottery typically raises enough to fund the 24/7 operations of one of STARS’ three Alberta bases for an entire year. With 1,720 missions flown across Alberta last year alone, lottery ticket sales are vital to supporting patients in life-threatening circumstances. 
 “This year is set to impress as Alberta’s largest charitable lottery with 4,000 prizes up for grabs, valued at $5.4 million. Tickets can be purchased online at starslottery.ca, by phone at 1-855-STARS-68 (782-7768), or at each of the grand prize dream homes.”
 STARS says their lottery remains one of the most accessible and affordable major charitable lotteries in the province.
 Prizes include three grand prize dream homes located in Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge; a 2025 Porsche 911 Targa GTS valued at $268,341; and four international vacation prizes valued between $4,000 and $12,500. Plus, the fan favourite Million STARS Daily Cash is back — with 40 daily draws of $25,000 each, totalling $1 million in prizes.  A full list of prizes can be found at ab.starslottery.ca
 The Lethbridge dream home “The Kallyn Jeffrey” located at 636 Devonia Road W is open for viewing from Jan. 18 to Mar. 23, 2025 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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