Ashley Norton, a resident of Sarnia, won the Chase the Ace jackpot on Thursday [1].
The win concludes a long-running community fundraiser designed to support local charities and food banks in Ontario. Because these games often accumulate large sums over many months, the final draw represents a significant financial windfall for the winner and a substantial contribution to regional social services.
The jackpot was awarded at the Sarnia Legion in Sarnia, Ontario [1]. The fundraiser had been active for 45 weeks [1] before the winning ticket was finally drawn. During that period, organizers said that hundreds of thousands of tickets were sold [1].
Chase the Ace is a popular lottery-style fundraiser where a jackpot grows each week until a participant correctly identifies the position of the ace of spades in a set of cards. The Sarnia Legion used the event to generate funds for various community-based initiatives, specifically focusing on food insecurity and local charitable organizations.
While the specific prize amount was not detailed in the verified dossier, the draw ended the nearly year-long campaign that engaged a wide cross-section of the Sarnia population. The event concluded this week, marking the end of the 45-week cycle [1].
“Ashley Norton, a resident of Sarnia, won the Chase the Ace jackpot”
The conclusion of the Chase the Ace fundraiser provides immediate financial relief to local food banks and charities that rely on community-funded windfalls. The 45-week duration suggests a high level of sustained public engagement, which typically increases the total amount of charitable donations collected beyond the jackpot payout.
