Bluewater Health Foundation Launches 29th Annual Dream Home Lottery

SARNIA & PETROLIA – September 7, 2023 – Tickets for the 29th Dream Home Lottery officially go on sale today, September 7, at 9:00 am. This year’s grand prize dream home, located at 7012 Blue Coast Heights and valued at over $1.2 million, resides in a charming lakefront community in Camlachie and includes furniture, electronics and appliances. The lottery is once again a partnership between Bluewater Health Foundation and Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation.

“We are thrilled to share that the Dream Home Lottery is back and bigger than ever,” says Kathy Alexander, Executive Director, Bluewater Health Foundation. “This is our largest annual fundraiser in support of your community hospital, Bluewater Health. We encourage folks in Sarnia-Lambton and beyond to support local healthcare and buy your tickets for the Dream Home Lottery.”

“Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation is pleased to once again partner with Bluewater Health Foundation for the 29th annual Dream Home Lottery,” says Mark Braet, Chair, CEEH Foundation. “We’re thankful for the support of the Sarnia-Lambton community as we work together to raise funds for local healthcare.”

“The Dream Home Lottery greatly benefits Bluewater Health and the patients and families we care for,” says Paula Reaume-Zimmer, President & CEO, Bluewater Health. “This year, a portion of proceeds will be supporting the redevelopment of the cancer clinic, a vital space that helps to keep care close to home for Lambton County residents. Purchasing a ticket is truly a win-win for everyone in the community.”

This year’s home is built by SGC Modern Homes. The grand prize features a fully furnished dream home or an alternate cash prize of $900,000. The prize board also includes a brand new BMW, a luxe all-inclusive build your own dream vacation, an Explore Ontario package, and cash early bird prizes. Full prize details can be found at bwhfdreamhome.com.

“We are proud to once again be partnering as the builder of Bluewater Health Foundation’s Dream Home,” says Mike Cullis, Co-owner, SGC Modern Homes.

“Supporting local healthcare is a cause close to our hearts; it’s an amazing opportunity to be able to incorporate our passion for home design and construction into crucial fundraising efforts for our local hospital,” says Brad Giancarlo, Co-Owner, SGC Modern Homes.

Tickets will be available for purchase online at bwhfdreamhome.com or by phone at 1-844-667-3251. Tickets for a 50/50 add on are also available with purchase of a Dream Home Lottery ticket.

Open houses are set to begin next month as the final touches are completed at the dream home. Every Saturday and Sunday between September 16 and October 8, Bluewater Health Foundation will have a booth inside Lambton Mall, where tickets can be purchased using cash, card or cheque. Announcements regarding open houses will be made on the Foundation’s social media channels, so stay tuned!

Over the last 28 years, the Dream Home Lottery has successfully raised over $9 million for Sarnia-Lambton’s community hospital.

For more information regarding the Dream Home Lottery, including lottery dates, deadlines and specifics, and a full listing of ticket sales locations, visit bwhfdreamhome.com. DH license #RAF1337118. 50/50 license #RAF1335597.

About Bluewater Health Foundation

Bluewater Health Foundation was established in 2003 and envisions a healthy community sustained through a culture of generosity. The Foundation aims to create, inspire and cultivate expressions of generosity to equip Bluewater Health in its care for the community. To see how your donation can help make a difference toward your community hospital, visit bwhf.ca.

About Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation

Incorporated in 1985, the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) Foundation exists to collect and administer donations for CEEH of Bluewater Health. The CEEH Foundation is committed to supporting CEEH of Bluewater Health in its on-going process of advancement, evaluation and implementation. It works with the hospital to support their medical, technological and support service developments.

---
 

Media contact:

Melissa Schilz
Communications Advisor
Bluewater Health Foundation
519-328-9443

*Please note that Kathy Alexander is currently away, please forward all media inquiries to Melissa Schilz