There are three ways to order a ticket:
The SickKids Lottery offers the following ticket order bundles:
The SickKids Lottery offers the following 50/50 Draw ticket bundles:
50/50 Draw tickets can only be ordered in conjunction with SickKids Lottery tickets. The minimum payout is $500,000. If your SickKids Lottery ticket becomes invalid, all 50/50 Draw tickets associated with your SickKids Lottery ticket will also become invalid. SickKids 50/50 Draw tickets may be purchased in the same order as SickKids Lottery Tickets, or separately, up until the close of sales for the SickKids Lottery. The deadline for sales is midnight, February 28, 2025.
The SickKids Cash Calendar offers the following ticket bundles:
SickKids Cash Calendar tickets can only be ordered in conjunction with SickKids Lottery tickets. If your SickKids Lottery ticket becomes invalid, all Cash Calendar tickets associated with your SickKids Lottery ticket will also become invalid. SickKids Cash Calendar tickets may be purchased in the same order as SickKids Lottery Tickets, or separately, up until the close of sales for the SickKids Lottery. The deadline for sales is midnight, February 28, 2025.
There are 515,000 Cash Calendar ticket numbers available for sale.
The SickKids Cash Calendar is an add-on game with cash prizes given away every day in April 2025. The SickKids Cash Calendar is not a 12-month calendar.
Purchasers must be at least 18 years of age at the time of ordering. Tickets cannot be purchased in the name of a minor. Purchasers must also be in the province of Ontario to order tickets.
The following persons are prohibited from purchasing SickKids Lottery tickets or obtaining benefit from the prize offering: SickKids Foundation staff and Board of Directors; The Hospital for Sick Children Executive Team and Board of Trustees; partners and employees of MNP LLP and its affiliates; employees of registered gaming suppliers; and, members of the same household of each of the above.
Your tickets should arrive anywhere from 4 – 21 days after you order, depending on the selected delivery method.
Emailed Tickets: should arrive via email within four (4) business days of the order date.
Mailed Tickets: should arrive via mail within three (3) weeks of the order date.
If you have not received your ticket(s) within the time period noted above, please contact Customer Service at 1-877-216-2598, or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area, for a replacement ticket(s).
You do not need your ticket to claim your prize. Your name, address and phone number are recorded in the database along with your ticket number, which is proof enough. If you would like a replacement ticket, please call 1-877-216-2598 or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area.
Depending on the value, winners may be required to provide identification prior to receiving their prize.
No. According to Canada Revenue Agency regulations, charity lottery ticket purchases are considered entertainment, not a direct donation so we are unable to issue a tax receipt for SickKids Lottery ticket(s), 50/50 Draw tickets or Cash Calendar tickets. Donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt.
No. Lottery winnings are not taxable in Canada as they are considered windfall.
You must be in the province of Ontario to order a ticket. Some internet providers, although servicing an Ontario residence, are not registered in Ontario. As such, this may result in an error in processing your order. If you are in Ontario and are unable to use our online ordering, please call 1-877-232-KIDS (5437), or 416-514-2135 in the Greater Toronto Area, and we would be pleased to process your order.
SickKids Lottery, Cash Calendar, and 50/50 Draw tickets may be cancelled prior to the commencement of the draws and will be refunded for the amount that was paid for the tickets. Once draws have begun, no refunds are permitted.
If your SickKids Lottery ticket is cancelled or becomes invalid, all 50/50 Draw tickets and Cash Calendar tickets associated with your SickKids Lottery ticket will become invalid.
There are 135,000 SickKids Lottery tickets and they are available until February 28, 2025 or while supplies last.
There are 515,000 SickKids Cash Calendar tickets and they are available until February 28, 2025 or while supplies last.
There is no limit to the number of 50/50 Draw tickets available.
You must have purchased at least one SickKids Lottery ticket (in the current lottery) to purchase 50/50 Draw tickets and/or Cash Calendar tickets.
Yes, you can place your SickKids Cash Calendar and 50/50 Draw ticket order at any time prior to the deadline of midnight, February 28, 2025 or until the Lottery is sold out. Please call 1-877-216-2598 or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area and we will be happy to process your order.
There are 10 Grand Prizes in the SickKids Lottery including $1 Million CASH! The total number of prizes to be awarded is 55,241. The total value of all prizes is $4,032,909.60 (MSRP) inclusive of all applicable taxes and freight.
Yes, when a cash alternative is offered. You choose either the prize or the cash alternative as listed. If there is no cash option, prizes must be accepted as awarded. See Rules and Regulations for more details.
Yes. Every winning ticket, including the SickKids Lottery and the Cash Calendar, goes back into the draw so you can win more than once.
Bahamas Vacation includes, for two (2) travelers, return economy airfare from Toronto or Ottawa, seven (7) nights at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort, all-inclusive and roundtrip transfers.
Scotland Vacation Early Bonus Prize to includes, for two (2) travelers, return economy class airfare from Toronto, six (6) nights accommodation in hotel and one (1) night guesthouse, all transport and seven (7) breakfasts included.
Nashville Vacation includes, for two (2) travelers, return economy airfare from Toronto, five (5) night accommodations, Tour of Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and a Full Day Memphis Tour (from Nashville), with transfers.
Portugal and Spain River Cruise Vacation includes, for two (2) travelers, return business class airfare from Toronto, 7-night Cruise with three (3) nights accommodation in Lisbon before, all meals on Ship and transfers.
Iceland 10 Day Tour Vacation includes, for two (2) travelers, return economy airfare from Toronto, 9 nights accommodation, 15 meals included.
Mediterranean Ritz-Carlton Yacht Vacation includes, for two (2) travelers, Athens to Venice includes stops at Milos, Santorini, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Hvar. Includes return business class airfare for two (2) from Toronto, eight (8) nights onboard the Luminara in a Terrace Suite or Higher, one (1) night accommodation in Athens, all meals on Ship, some tours included.
Travel prizes must be booked through Uniglobe Carefree Travel Group and travelled within 18 months of the draw date. Once a booking is confirmed, change and cancellation penalties may apply.
There are thirty (30) Daily Cash Prizes of $5,000 and one hundred and fifty (150) Daily Cash Prizes of $1,000 – that’s six (6) winners every day throughout the month of April. There is also one (1) kick-off prize of $25,000, four (4) weekly prizes of $10,000, and three (3) Grand Prizes of $50,000.
The total value of all Cash Calendar prizes is $515,000. The 50/50 Draw has one cash prize that is 50% of all ticket sales. The minimum guaranteed prize value is $500,000 and there is no limit to how big the 50/50 Jackpot can grow.
Check out our key dates page for all deadlines and draw dates.
All winners will be notified in writing as to what they have won and how to claim their prize. All winning ticket numbers will be posted on SickKidsLottery.ca. VIP Prizes, Early Bonus Prizes, and Early Bird Prizes will be posted to the website by 5:00 p.m. the day of the respective draws. Winning ticket numbers for the Final and Grand Prizes will be posted on March 14, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Major prize winners may also be contacted by telephone.
The primary ticket purchaser may, at its option, add the names of up to two additional persons to the ticket at the time of purchase (“Additional Persons”). These Additional Persons are not ticketholders and the Foundation has no obligation or liability to any person named on a ticket other than the primary ticket purchaser, who may or may not elect to share any win information and prize(s) with any Additional Person named on the primary purchaser’s winning ticket(s). A printed list of prize winners will be available upon request after May 2, 2025 by calling 1-877-216-2598 or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area or by emailing SickKidsLotterycs@mnp.ca
Yes, in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the winners must be collected in a list for reporting purposes (including ticket number, name and city). There will be a full, searchable winners list on the SickKids Lottery website. SickKids Lottery reserves the right to publish the name, city and photograph of any winner. Winner information may be released to the news media and may be used in advertising for the Hospital for Sick Children, SickKids Lottery or SickKids Foundation.
All winners will receive a letter from the SickKids Lottery providing details on how to claim their prize. All prizes will be shipped free of charge to the prize winner’s address. If you have not received a letter, please call Customer Service at 1-877-216-2598 or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area. We ask that all winners claim their prizes within three (3) months if possible. Prizes must be claimed within six (6) months of the final draw date.
SickKids Foundation respects the privacy of its lottery supporters; we do not sell, rent or trade our supporter lists. The information we collect is used to process lottery ticket purchases, keep our supporters informed about the activities of the hospital and Foundation, and ask for their support for our mission to improve children’s health. If at any time you wish to be removed from our contact list, call us at 416-813-6166 and we will accommodate your request.
To view our Privacy Policy, click here.
SickKids Lottery license number is RAF1433241
SickKids Cash Calendar license number is RAF1433244
SickKids 50/50 Draw Lottery license number is RAF1433243
Members of the SickKids Lottery Membership Program are pre-registering for future SickKids Lotteries. Members will be notified at the beginning of each SickKids Lottery to confirm their ticket order. Upon confirmation, the ticket order will be processed and tickets emailed – ensuring that members are eligible for ALL draws.
Becoming a member is easy and free. Simply check the “Yes please. I would like to become a SickKids member and never miss a draw.” box when you order your tickets. You can also email SickKidsLotterycs@MNP.ca OR call 1-877-216-2598, or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area, and an agent would be happy to register you.
SickKids Lottery tickets often sell out early. Becoming a member will ensure you get your tickets before they are sold out and that you don’t miss any of the draws. SickKids Lottery members also get access to special SickKids content.
Yes. All SickKids Lottery members will receive advance notice about their ticket order and given time to make changes or cancel.
Your tickets will arrive via email but not until after we have sent you advance notice that your credit card will be charged.
Yes, your Membership order will match your current order. Your notification at the beginning of future lotteries will outline your selection and give you an opportunity to make changes.
There are two (2) SickKids Lotteries per year. One in the summer and one in the winter.
You can update your contact and credit card information or cancel your SickKids Lottery membership at any time. Email SickKidsLotterycs@MNP.ca OR call 1-877-216-2598, or 416-977-9151 in the Greater Toronto Area and a customer service representative will be happy to assist you.
