Burnaby’s Kristy Masson and daughter Kashton have had what you would call a challenging year.
They have spent a lot of time at BC Children’s Hospital and are sharing their started to promote the good work that is funded by sales of latest Choices Lottery.
It all started when Kristy and dad Dave noticed Kashton wasn’t gaining weight after being born. As the days passed, she became lethargic and dehydrated, to the point that she would cry every time her parents stopped giving her water.
After arriving at their local hospital, a urine test indicated that Kash’s blood sugar levels were dangerously high. Within hours, she was transferred by ambulance to BC Children’s Hospital.
“Everyone there was so calm, welcoming and happy,” Kristy said in an interview. “They wrapped Kash in warm blankets and even had a bed her size. We instantly felt more relaxed.”
Specialists at BC Children’s quickly worked to replenish Kash’s fluids and run a battery of tests. Shortly after arriving, Kristy and Dave received a life-changing diagnosis - Kash had diabetes. Within an hour, they were meeting with the hospital’s endocrinology department, who explained the diagnosis and answered all of their initial questions.
The family spent the next five days in the hospital, while experts worked to bring Kash’s blood sugar levels down to normal levels. Kash was also put on an insulin pump — which delivers continuous doses of insulin to the body without having to give her multiple daily injections.

Kristy said the ordeal has been difficult, but that she is speaking out to support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s annual lottery.
Tickets for the 2020 Choices Lottery are now on sale until April 9.
The winner of the Choices Lottery can choose one of eight grand prize packages:
- Grand Prize Choice #1 – Morgan Creek Package worth over $2.9 million. Located at 3428 155th Street, South Surrey. Open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
- Grand Prize Choice #2 – Tsawwassen Package worth over $2.5 million. Located at 397 Centennial Parkway, Delta. Open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
- Grand Prize Choice #3 – Kelowna Package worth over $2.6 million. Located at ONE Water Street, Sub Penthouse 2 - 28th floor West Tower, Kelowna. Available Summer 2022
- Grand Prize Choice #4 – Squamish Package worth over $2.6 million. Located at 41337 Horizon Drive, Squamish. Available September 2020.
- Grand Prize Choice #5 – Vancouver Package worth over $2.5 million. Located at 1708 Ontario Street, suite 707 or 807.
- Grand Prize Choice #6 – Courtenay Package worth over $2.5 million. Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. Located at 2004 Crown Isle Drive & Heritage Gate Unit SL6 2485 Idiens Way, Courtenay. Two Homes to win.
- Grand Prize Choice #7 – Victoria Package worth over $2.5 million. Capital Park Residences located at TH07-560 Michigan Street, Victoria.
- Grand Prize Choice #8 – $2.2 MILLION tax-free cash.
Individuals can purchase their tickets online at https://bcchildren.com, by phone, 604-692-2333, toll-free at 1-888-887-8771, in-person at select prize homes, at London Drugs, Save-On Foods, or BC Children’s Hospital. For more information visit www.bcchildren.com.