Protect Michigan Commission
Weekly Newsletter

July 7, 2021

'MI Shot to Win' Sweepstakes Launched

Get your shot and register to win millions 

The goal of the public outreach campaign, consisting of a series of statewide drawings, is to provide incentives to Michiganders to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and to reach the 70% state vaccination goal.

Under Michigan’s new giveaway, residents age 18 and older who have received one dose of the vaccine are eligible to register for a combined total of more than $5 million in cash giveaways.

In addition, Michigan’s vaccine lottery will offer Michiganders between ages 12-17 the opportunity to win one of nine Scholarship Drawing prizes available. Each Scholarship Drawing prize consists of a four-year Michigan Education Trust (MET) charitable tuition contract (valued at $55,000) that may be used to pay for tuition and mandatory fees at a college or university in accordance with MET terms and conditions.

The sweepstakes began July 1 and ends on Aug. 3, 2021. Eligibility criteria for each of the drawings is at: www.MIShotToWin.com.

$1 million drawing:

• Entry dates: July 1 – July 10
• Open to all eligible persons who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination between December 1, 2020 and July 10, 2021.

$2 million drawing:

• Entry dates: July 1 – August 3
• Open to all eligible persons who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination between December 1, 2020 and July 30, 2021.

 $50,000 daily drawings:

• Entry dates: July 1 – August 3
• Open to all eligible persons who got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination on the date corresponding to the $50k Daily Drawing. 

Michigan’s sweepstakes giveaway is powered by Meijer in partnership with the Michigan Association of United Ways and the State of Michigan. The statewide vaccine lottery is supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Association of State Universities, Small Business Association of Michigan, Business Leaders for Michigan, the Protect Michigan Commission and many more organizations.

Michigan is not alone in reporting waning interest of residents receiving their first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations. To reach vaccination goals, states such as Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, Colorado and others have announced innovative large-scale raffles that are producing quantifiably successful results.

Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families As Michigan parents and adolescents have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the State of Michigan is hosting the next in a series of community town halls on Thursday, July 8 at noon with parents and medical experts. The event will be moderated by Veronica McNally, founder of the Franny Strong Foundation and I Vaccinate, and consumer representative on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Joining her on the panel are: Dr. Tisa Johnson-Hooper, MD, pediatrician, Henry Ford Hospital Dr. Rosalyn Maben-Feaster, MD, OB-GYN, Michigan Medicine Cathy Murray, Psychology Teacher, Port Huron Northern High School Andrea Secrease, executive director of Early Learning at Greater Midland Derrick and Zayd'n Worthey, father and son, This Worthey Life Dr. Rachel Young, DO, family doctor, McLaren Greater Lansing, Family Medicine Residency Clinic

White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

Upcoming Community Clinics

Below are community vaccination clinics across Michigan:

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Workgroup Meetings

Wednesday, July 6

2 p.m. - Local Government Workgroup

Thursday, July 7

9 a.m. - Rural Workgroup

2 p.m. - Youth Workgroup

Friday, July 8

10 a.m. - Healthcare Workgroup

11 a.m. - LatinX Workgroup

Monday, July 12

12 p.m. - African American Workgroup

1 p.m. - Seniors Workgroup

Wednesday, July 14

12 p.m. - Faith Workgroup

2 p.m. - Local Government Workgroup

Thursday, April 15

1:30 p.m. - Education Workgroup

If you'd like to join one of these or a different workgroup from our list, please email ProtectMICommission@michigan.gov.

Additional Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard

Vaccination data will be updated Monday - Saturday from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).

COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Guidance

This guidance outlines the strategy for vaccine prioritization for the State of Michigan and will be used by MDHHS, as well as public health and health care, as they allocate and administer vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. The information in this document will change frequently as we learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.