Gay Oldhaver of the Children's Wish Foundation encourages people to get their lottery tickets now.

The winner of this year's Children's Wish Foundation Lottery will take home cash...cold hard cash. The foundation has made some changes to this year's lotto and it's now a straight 50/50 draw with the winner taking half the ticket sales. The deadline to purchase tickets is October 25 and the draw will be made on Halloween.

The Children's Wish Foundation grants wishes to children who have been diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Tickets are just $20 each and get yours now at www.wishlottery.ca or call 1-800-661-wish(9474).