BC Children’s Hospital Foundation launches 2024 Dream Lottery

VANCOUVER, BC (July 12, 2024) - BC Children’s Hospital Foundation today announced that tickets for the 2024 Dream Lottery are on sale from now until midnight on Friday, October 11, 2024, or until tickets sell out. The Dream Lottery supports groundbreaking research initiatives at BC Children’s Hospital, where over 1,500 dedicated research professionals strive to redefine the future of pediatric health care. Funds from the lottery expedite the transformation of innovative ideas into life-saving treatments– ultimately helping more kids get back to being kids.  

"BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery funds play a crucial role in advancing pediatric health care research, paving the way for transformative medical breakthroughs that can change children’s lives," said Malcolm Berry, President and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. "Every year, over 130,000 kids and youth from all corners of BC and the Yukon rely on BC Children’s for specialized care. Your support through Dream Lottery tickets empowers researchers to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas that hold the promise of monumental progress in children's health.”  

The winner of the Dream Lottery Grand Prize draw can choose one of 10 packages:  

Dream Grand Prize #1 - SOUTH SURREY - Ocean Park - 13156 19A Ave, South Surrey worth over $2.8 million. This 4,385 sq. ft. home has five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a double garage. This prize also includes over $80,000 in furnishings, accessories, electronics, and patio furnishings a 2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, or $50,000 in cash, and $15,000 Save-On Foods gift card or $7,500 cash. And, for the first time ever, this Grand Prize home is open for the public and ticket buyers to view. It will be open from July 19-September 8, 2024 on Friday and Weekends, plus holiday Mondays. Visit bcchildren.com for the show home open hours and addresses. 

Dream Grand Prize #2 - VANCOUVER - Two separate homes at Lilibet Homes in one prize package worth over $2.6 million. First home is a Garden Condo - Unit 11, 520 West 28th Ave, Vancouver. This home has a 551 sq. ft. interior, with a 353 sq. ft. exterior, one bedroom, one bathroom, a one car parking garage and a two bike storage. Second home is a Townhome - Unit 18, this home has a 1,176 sq. ft. interior and 555 sq. ft. exterior, with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a one car parking garage, and one storage locker. This two home Grand Prize package also includes gas and groceries for a Year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $7,500 and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and $50,000 in cash. 

Dream Grand Prize #3 - VERNON - The Vista by Carrington Homes - #307 - 75 Predator Ridge, Vernon worth over $2.6 million. This home has a 1,179 sq. ft. interior, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two car parking, plus a golf cart stall. This prize also includes $75,000 cash for furniture, a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, a Predator Ridge Golf Course membership for 5 years for two, Predator Ridge Golf Course Initiation Fee, Predator pro shop gift card, 2024 electric lithium powered golf cart (cash), $100,000 in vacations from Travel Best Bets, gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and $1 million in cash.

Dream Grand Prize #4 - SOOKE - Surfside Yacht Sweet Home - Suite 33B or comparable - 1000 SookePoint, Sooke worth over $2.6 million. This fully furnished, ocean view home is 1,005 sq. ft. with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and underground parking. Prize package also includes a 2024 VW ID.4 Pro Electric, 2024 Catalina 275 Sport Sailboat, $25,000 in vacations from Travel Best Bets, gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and and $1,000,000 cash.

Dream Grand Prize #5 - LANGLEY - Two home prize package worth over $2.6 million. First home - Essence Properties - Eastin Town Home Unit 13 - 8120 200A St, Langley. This home is 1,814 sq.ft. with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a live/work area, and two car parking. Second home - Jericho Park Condo - Unit 610, 7898 199 Street. This home has a 774 sq. ft. interior, and a 49-72 sq. ft. exterior, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one car parking, one bike storage, and one storage locker. This prize package also includes $40,000 cash for furniture, 2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD, gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $7,500 and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and $375,000 in cash.  

Dream Grand Prize #6 - COURTENAY - Island Lifestyle Package Integra Homes - Greystone - 3154 Oxford Way, Courtenay worth over $2.6 million. This home is 2,340 sq. ft., with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two car garage. Prize package also includes a $50,000 Design Therapy furniture package, two Specialized Vado 3.0 electric bikes, 2024 CHEV Blazer EV RS Electric SUV, $10,000 Crown Isle Pro Shop/clubhouse credit, $2,500 Mount Washington Alpine Resort gift cards, gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and $525,000 in cash.

Dream Grand Prize # 7- MAPLE RIDGE - Everwood – Gated living in Silver Valley - #26, 23697 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge worth over $2.6 million. This home is 1,680 sq. ft, with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two car garage. Prize package also includes over $55,000 in furnishings, 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ Sport EV, 2024 Crownline 200SS, gas and groceries for a year ( $15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and $925,000 in cash.

Dream Grand Prize #8 - KELOWNA - Carrington Homes - Trailhead at the Ponds - 1137 Collinson Court, Kelowna worth over $2.6 million. This home is 3,043 sq. ft. with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a double garage and one bedroom, one bathroom legal suite. Prize package also includes over $50,000 in furnishings, a 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback, 2024 Crownline 200SS, $15,000 in vacations from Travel Best Bets, gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), $8,000 gift card to MEC, and $675,000 in cash.

Dream Grand Prize #9 - BURNABY - Thind Properties - Eclipse Brentwood - #2901 - 2381 Beta Avenue, Burnaby worth over $2.6 million. This home is 845 sq. ft with a 106 sq. ft. deck, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, and one parking spot. Prize package also includes $40,000 cash for furniture, 2024 Tesla Model X Plaid, $150,000 worth of Travel Best Bets gift cards, gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), and $1,075,000 in cash.

Dream Grand Prize Choice #10 - $2.3 MILLION tax-free cash.

"By purchasing a Dream Lottery ticket, you are directly supporting vital research at BC Children’s Hospital—the sole hospital in the province focused entirely on children's health," said Erin Cebula, BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery spokesperson. "This year's lottery offers an incredible chance to win $2.5 million tax-free cash or choose from nine stunning Grand Prize home packages across beautiful British Columbia. Early ticket buyers will also be entered into three Bonus draws and the Early Bird Draw, providing even more opportunities to win amazing prizes. Get your tickets early and make a difference in children's lives!" 

The Early Bird draw is worth over $200,000 and the winner can choose one of three prize options: five $25,000 luxury world trips, a 2024 Audi eTron Sportback, and gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash; or a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147” Denali, a 2024 Outdoors RV Timber Ridge 24LS Travel Trailer, and gas and groceries for a year ($15,000 Save On Foods gift card or $11,000 cash and $10,000 Esso gift card or $7,500 cash), plus $15,000 in cash; or they can choose to take $200,000 in cash. Another 50 winners of the Early Bird Draw will win $1,000 cash each.

Dream Lottery ticket prices are: three-packs for $100, six-packs for $175, nine-packs for $250, and 20-packs for $500. The Lottery also includes extra games: the 50/50 PLUS jackpot this year has a potential maximum prize pool of over  $2,500,000, and a potential payout of over $1,250,000 to one winner, and the Daily Cash PLUS with 126 prizes and $348,000 in cash available to be won. 

Ticket sales for the 2024 Dream Lottery run until midnight, Friday, October 11, 2024, or until they are sold out, and there are 3,042 prizes worth over $3.5 million, including luxury homes, vacations, and cars. Individuals can purchase their tickets online at bcchildren.com, by phone at 604.536.2491, or 1.888.888.1567, or in-person now at London Drugs and Save-On-Foods starting July 19, 2024. For more information on Dream Lottery visit bcchildren.com. 

About BC Children’s Hospital Foundation 

BC Children’s Hospital is the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to the care of children and youth. It’s one of the few pediatric medical and teaching facilities in Canada with an acute care center, research institute, mental health facility, and rehabilitation center all in one place. BC Children’s provides specialized care, innovative therapies, and pediatric expertise for BC’s kids, including the sickest and most seriously injured. At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we raise funds to provide kids with excellence in healthcare by continuously driving advancements provincially and globally. The generosity of donors fuels our ability to conquer childhood diseases, prevent illness and injury, and prioritize the unique needs of kids in every aspect of their care. Follow us at @bcchf or visit bcchf.ca for more information. 

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