Perley Health announces winner of Luxury Weekend Raffle

OTTAWA – September 15, 2021

Perley Health is excited to announce the winner of their Luxury Weekend Raffle. Joanne Batchelor has won a fabulous prize pack for herself and seven girlfriends, with proceeds from the raffle supporting the care of Seniors and Veterans at Perley Health. Proceeds will support the health and wellbeing of residents ensuring they are able to live life to the fullest and are able to participate in a wide range of programs and meaningful activities.

On October 15-17 Joanne Batchelor and their guests will spend a luxurious weekend at Le/The Pepper Pod, a picturesque home nestled in the Gatineau Hills that operates as a retreat for women Veterans.

Prizes include gift baskets with over $1,000 worth of local goods, a private Violin Duo Recital by members of the National Orchestra, cooking lessons and a meal with professional chef Yannick La Salle of Les Fougeres, and more. Prizes total over $22K in value.

Perley Health Foundation Chair, Louise Mercier, says “we are filled with gratitude for all of those who purchased tickets. Your support ensures that Veterans and Seniors who call Perley Health home can live life to the fullest”

The Perley Health Foundation is grateful to all ticket purchasers and the volunteers who worked to make this exciting weekend happen and the many local businesses who have donated items for the prize. Including Hon. Lt.-Col. Sandra Perron Founder and CEO of Le/The Pepper Pod graciously donated the use of Le/The Pepper Pod for the weekend. “The mission of Le/The Pepper Pod is to build a strong community of women; this weekend does just that. The women (and men) who supported this raffle have demonstrated the importance of community and how we can come together to support one another.”