Imperial Theatre Executive Director Brian Austin presents a $317,200 cheque to the March 50/50 draw winner - Apr 7/21 (Photo courtesy of Brian Austin)Imperial Theatre Executive Director Brian Austin presents a $317,200 cheque to the March 50/50 draw winner - Apr 7/21 (Photo courtesy of Brian Austin)
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Imperial Theatre's latest 50/50 winner handed $317K cheque

Sarnia's Imperial Theatre has announced the winner of its March 50/50 draw.

Executive Director Brian Austin presented Stephanie BeBoning with a $317,200 cheque on Wednesday.

When asked what she was planning to do with the money, she simply said "lots!"

The Imperial Theatre is holding another 50/50 Draw for April, and the current jackpot is $25,000 and growing quickly.

There is an early bird draw for an additional $1,000 Being held on April 16th.

The draws have become extremely popular and are generating funds that will help secure the theatre’s post-pandemic future.

From October 2020 to March 2021, the cash lottery has raised about $406,000 after expenses.

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