Governor Polis announced the winner of the first $1 million Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing. Sally Sliger, a healthcare worker and current resident of Mead in Weld County, is the first vaccinated Coloradan to win the drawing.
“Congratulations to Sally who is the first Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing winner. Overnight Sally instantly became a millionaire just for getting the lifesaving COVID vaccine,” said Governor Polis. “We want as many Coloradans as possible to be eligible to win $1 million dollars or a $50,000 scholarship if you are between 12 to 17 years old. If you haven’t made a plan to get the vaccine I encourage you to do so today. It’s quick, easy, free, and most of all, it will protect you and your loved ones from this awful virus.”
“I’m incredibly excited to be here today as Colorado’s first Comeback Cash winner. This virus has forced my family to keep distance from our loved ones, and even postpone family events, we’ve had for decades. When the wait was over, there was no doubt that I would receive the vaccination. I did it to protect my family, my community, and myself from illness. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated because of the freedoms this vaccine has provided me, my family and my community,” said Colorado Comeback Cash winner Sally Sliger.
There are still four more chances for Coloradans to win $1 million as part of the Colorado Comeback Cash drawing. Coloradans 18 and older who have received the vaccine will be automatically registered to win. Winners will be announced June 11, June 18, June 25, with the final winner being announced on July 7. Coloradans must be vaccinated by June 30 to qualify to win on July 7.
Younger Coloradans ages 12 to 17 are eligible for the Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing. Five eligible Coloradans will be randomly selected to win a $50,000 scholarship each week for five weeks. Drawings for the Comeback Cash Scholarship will occur on Mondays and winners will be announced on Fridays, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
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COLORADO COMEBACK CASH SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING |
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To make our schools even safer this fall, it’s critical that all eligible students, staff, and families receive the vaccine.
The first drawing for Colorado’s Comeback Cash Scholarship Drawing will be held next Monday, June 7th, and runs every week through Friday, July 9, giving five lucky winners a $50,000 postsecondary education scholarship every week. That’s 25 lucky Colorado kids that are going to get $50,000 scholarships!
If you’re a 12, 13, 14, or 15 year old winner and college is still a few years down the line, funds awarded will be placed in an interest-bearing CollegeInvest account until winners are ready to apply them toward a higher education, including a technical or credential program, and every single cent of that $50,000 dollars can be accessed.
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To be eligible to win and claim the prize, a person must:
- Be a living resident of between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.
- Have already received at least one vaccine dose or will receive at least one shot before each weekly drawing.
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To incentivize a win for all of us and sweeten the deal for a lucky few, we’re putting $5 million dollars from CARES Act funds at the end of the finish line with Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawings.
As part of this public health initiative, every Friday in June and the first Wednesday in July, the Colorado Lottery will conduct a random drawing on behalf of CDPHE to identify one vaccinated Colorado resident to win a million-dollar cash prize. And the promise of a more normal life fulfilled by vaccines, means this lottery truly has no losers.
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To be eligible to win and claim the prize, a person must:
- Be a living resident of the State of Colorado.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Not be an administrator of the Colorado Immunization Information System, a Colorado Lottery employee conducting the drawing, an auditor certifying the drawing, the Governor of the State of Colorado, the Lt. Governor of the State of Colorado, or the Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery.
- Have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose if receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
- Have not already won.
- Have signed and submitted all required documentation and releases as part of the claims process by the deadlines identified in the drawing procedures.
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If a Coloradan is selected as a winner, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will reach out to verify eligibility.
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"POWER THE COMEBACK" BUSINESS PLEDGE |
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From the beginning of this pandemic, we’ve been making decisions based on saving lives and livelihoods. And we know that the good times come back when we all do our part to power the Colorado Comeback for ourselves, our families, businesses, and students by supporting the decision to get vaccinated.
Business owners and employees have been innovative and nimble in the face of this crisis. There are incredible stories of resilience, and that is in no small part due to over 60% of Coloradans getting the vaccine, who can now do the things they love and give our economy a much-needed boost in the process.
That’s why the State is launching a new business tool as part of our "Power the Comeback" campaign, which will encourage businesses to do their part by encouraging employees to get vaccinated and by promoting policies that create COVID-safe workplaces.
Through this "Power the Comeback" campaign, businesses can take the Power the Comeback business pledge.
Here are some of the ways we are asking Colorado businesses to help public-facing workers understand the benefits of getting vaccinated and understand the support their employers can provide:
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Host a vaccine clinic for employees.
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Promote information about the Colorado law that mandates paid time off to get the vaccine and recover from vaccine side effects.
- Provide incentives for employees to get vaccinated (e.g., cash bonuses, additional paid time off, etc.).
- Share information about nearby vaccination clinics with employees and customers.
- Commit to posting ample signage about safe COVID-19 behaviors, mask rules for those who are unvaccinated, employee rights, and quarantining rules if exposed to COVID-19.
- Have a policy in place that encourages any individual aged 12 and older, who is not fully vaccinated, to continue wearing a mask inside your workplace.
A toolkit that includes posters, graphics and other materials for use will be available once your pledge is received.
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WORKPLACE VACCINATION PROGRAM |
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Getting the vaccine should be as easy as showing up for work. The Governor is proud to announce that Colorado is offering a new workplace vaccination program, which will allow employers, unions, and trade associations of any size to provide their workers with more opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in a familiar and convenient location.
Employers can enroll and request a free, on-site vaccination event by filling out a Google form - there is no workplace too small to get vaccinated!
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All staffing, logistics, and vaccine supplies will be coordinated and provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The State of Colorado has been ahead of the curve on getting our workforce protected against this virus. All regular employees in Colorado receive four hours of paid time off (PTO) to use for vaccine appointments and to recover from vaccine side effects. If you’re a regular employee and find this is not the case in your workplace, call the Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics at (303) 318-8441 to ask questions or voice a complaint.
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CORPORATIONS PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR VACCINES |
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The State is working closely with national corporations to help more Coloradans take their shot at a better life. When you plan your vaccine, you can start planning your next trip with more airlines getting on board with offers every day. United will be giving vaccinated people the chance to win free flights for a year, and a couple of weeks ago Governor Polis visited Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and saw firsthand the joy that 5,000 Rapid Rewards points provided by Southwest Airlines brought to Coloradans getting vaccinated.
Kroger will be giving away five $1 million dollar payouts in cash prizes and a chance to win free groceries for a year, which after the year many families have had is an incredible opportunity. And if you get vaccinated at any of Safeway’s Albertsons pharmacies, that’s an automatic 10% off groceries when you check out.
There is always more we can do to encourage vaccines in our communities and using the tools to build on existing efforts ultimately builds us back stronger.
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Offering both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, these mobile clinics are for everyone 12 years and older! |
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WALK-UP VACCINATION SITES |
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All of our “Vaccines for All” Community Vaccination Sites offer same-day, walk-in vaccination appointments when there are available appointments with no advance registration required.
Adams County - Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Sunday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Call: 720-263-5737
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Denver County - Ball Arena
Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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El Paso County - Broadmoor World Arena
Friday – Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Call: 720-263-5737
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Larimer County - The Ranch Events Complex
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Mesa County - Mesa County Public Health Department
Wednesday - Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call: 970-248-6900
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Pueblo County - Colorado State Fairgrounds
Monday – Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Call: 720-263-5737
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