2025 ILWR Holiday 50/50 Draw

We are happy to congratulate Donna Q as the winner of the 2025  ILWR holiday 50/50  draw.

Donna didn’t just walk away with a prize, she shared a story that reminded us what community really looks like.

She’s been connected to Independent Living Waterloo Region for more than two decades, continuing the work because, as she put it, “I’m happy where I am. That’s why I’m good at what I do.” For Donna, showing up fully matters – Enthusiasm included! 

A proud parent of five adult children and a grandparent to eight grandchildren, she brings that same care, humour, and energy into everything she does. She also shared, with a laugh, that she is “very happily divorced,” and firmly believes that if you wake up dreading your day, it’s time to make a change.

When she realized she had won the 50/50 draw, without hesitation, chose to give a portion back to support Consumers accessing the Community Resource Program.

This is the ripple effect of community support. A draw becomes connection. A prize becomes generosity. And enthusiasm stays exactly where it belongs.

Congratulations Donna and thank you to everyone who supported the draw and helped make moments like this possible.

We look forward to next year’s 50/50 draw. Until then, please visit https://ilwr.ca/donate/ to help support people with disabilities in our community.

What is the Community Resource Program?
The Community Resource Program (CRP) helps people with disabilities in our community to live independently and develop stronger social connections. CRP is open to anyone who identifies as having lived-experience with a disability.

How we do it:

One-on-one support

Peer-based recreational

Social activities

Youth in Motion program

Thank you!