STARS Lottery: Supporting Alberta's Air Ambulance
If you want to play a lottery where your ticket purchase supports a cause, the STARS Lottery might be perfect. STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) is Alberta's air ambulance, and every ticket sold funds life-saving operations.
What Is STARS?
STARS is a charity-run air ambulance service that responds to emergencies across Alberta and northern BC. When someone has a life-threatening injury or illness in a remote area, STARS gets them to hospital fast. They operate 24/7/365.
STARS is not government-funded. Every helicopter mission, every crew member, every piece of equipment is funded by donations and programs like the STARS Lottery.
How the STARS Lottery Works
STARS runs multiple lottery draws throughout the year. You buy a ticket (typically 20-25 dollars), and proceeds go directly to STARS operations.
Prize Pools
- Grand prize: Usually 250,000-500,000 dollars
- Second prize: 50,000-100,000 dollars
- Multiple smaller prizes
- Remaining 50%+ of proceeds go to STARS operations
Why Albertans Love STARS Lottery
Playing the STARS Lottery feels good because:
- You know where your money goes (air ambulance services)
- You're directly supporting lives saved every day
- Every Albertan could one day need STARS
- You get a chance to win while supporting a charity
Real Impact
STARS responds to roughly 3,000 emergency calls per year in Alberta. That's approximately 10 flights per day. Each flight costs STARS 4,000-6,000 dollars to operate (fuel, crew, maintenance, equipment).
When you buy a STARS lottery ticket for 20 dollars, approximately 10 dollars goes directly to funding emergency flights. You're literally helping save lives.
Recent Winners
Past STARS Lottery grand prize winners have ranged from Calgary families to rural Albertans. Many winners donate a portion of their winnings back to STARS, creating a beautiful cycle of giving.
How to Buy Tickets
STARS Lottery tickets are available:
- Online at the STARS website
- At authorized retailers across Alberta
- At STARS fundraising events
- By calling STARS directly
Check our Charity Lotteries directory for STARS Lottery information and current draws.
Tax Deductibility
STARS is a registered charity. When you buy a STARS Lottery ticket, you're making a donation. Your ticket purchase may be tax-deductible. Check with STARS or your accountant for details.
More Than a Lottery
Playing the STARS Lottery is more than gambling. It's supporting a service that's saved thousands of Albertan lives. Whether you win or not, you've done something meaningful.
Support STARS. Play the lottery. Save lives.