April 1, 2022 – Vancouver: The HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver 50/50 Draw presented by Grosvenor in support of BC Rugby, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon and YWCA Metro Vancouver is now live.
As Rugby returns to Vancouver’s BC Place on April 16-17, the HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver 50/50 Draw presented by Grosvenor aims to raise substantial funds to help make Rugby accessible and enjoyable for all in BC, provide vital support to the families of seriously ill or injured children, and fund the building of much-needed safe housing for women and children in Burnaby.
Entering year six of their partnership with the HSBC Canada Sevens and building on their strong commitment to the community, Premier Partner Grosvenor returns for the second year as Presenting Partner of the 50/50 draw. “Ronald McDonald House is an organization that is very close to our hearts. The dedicated staff and the families who live there are inspirational,” said Michael Ward, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Grosvenor’s Vancouver office. “We’re also thrilled to support the YWCA who set incredible foundations for women and families across the region.”
BC Rugby CEO Annabel Kehoe said: “We are honored to be partnering with Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon and YWCA Metro Vancouver on this fundraising drive. I know that Rugby fans throughout BC will help us to raise vital funds for three great causes.”
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon CEO Richard Pass: “We’re very grateful for all the love and support the children and their families who stay at the House have received over the years from the HSBC Canada Sevens event. It’s a weekend filled with energy, excitement, community, and passion for the sport. We wish the participating teams the very best ahead of the event.”
Michelle Sing, Interim CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver, said: “We are incredibly excited to be a first-time beneficiary of the HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver 50/50 draw. All funds raised will support a new YWCA housing community in Burnaby, offering much needed safe and affordable homes to single mothers and their children.”
HOW TO PLAY
Tickets are now on sale online here and will also be available to buy in-person at the HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver at BC Place on April 16-17. The draw will be announced shortly after 5:00pm PST on Sunday, April 17.
Purchased tickets will be entered into a randomized draw, with the winning ticket owner receiving half of the total jackpot. The other half of the jackpot will be used to grow Rugby throughout the province of British Columbia, provide support to the families of seriously ill or injured children, and fund the building of much-needed safe housing for women and children in Burnaby.
Actual odds of winning depends on the number of tickets sold. Tickets can be purchased by anyone 19+ and located within BC’s borders. Players do not have to attend the HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver to buy tickets and be entered into the draw.
For more information on how to play, ticket sales and rules and regulations on the HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver 50/50 Draw presented by Grosvenor, please click here.
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OUR PARTNERS
About Grosvenor
Grosvenor has been an active owner and developer in the US and Canada for over 70 years. We focus on vibrant urban locations, making positive contributions to neighborhoods and communities. We are part of an international property company with a track record of over 340 years developing, managing and investing to improve property and places across many of the world’s leading cities, promoting sustainability within the built environment and enhancing the wellbeing of our customers and communities.
About Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
RMH BC provides accommodation and a community of support to families who must travel to Vancouver for treatment of a seriously ill or injured child. The 74,000 square foot facility provides a home away from home for up to 2000 families each year.
About YWCA Metro Vancouver
The YWCA Metro Vancouver advances gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing.
About HSBC Canada Sevens
HSBC Canada Sevens are two-day Rugby Sevens tournaments featuring the world’s top men’s and women’s Sevens teams as part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver will be hosted at BC Place in Vancouver, April 16-17, 2022 on the traditional lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Sevens Rugby, a fast-paced and shorter version of traditional rugby with only seven players per side, has built a huge international audience which attracts large audiences in markets around the world. For more information, please visit canadasevens.com.
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