CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery officially launches

The 2023 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery is now open.

“The Dream of a Lifetime Lottery Launch is a Foundation and community favourite,” said Steve Read, president and and chief executive officer (CEO) of the CHEO Foundation. “We are grateful to the many partners who have come on board to offer spectacular prizes. The funds will continue to serve the children and youth of our community through equipment, research and programs.”

The grand prize package, valued at over $3.2 million, includes a Dream Home by Minto Communities. Named ‘The Equestrian’, the home offers a nod to a refined horse-riding culture and a classic atmosphere.

This year’s grand prize is the second Panasonic Breathe Well home built by Minto Communities delivering healthier indoor air, solar, and energy storage, and will be the first Minto Dream Home to use geothermal systems to heat and cool the home without fossil fuels. The 4,383 square-foot Minto Dream Home is located at 364 Flare Grove in the Mahogany community of Manotick.

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“Since 2001, Minto Communities has been the proud designer and builder of the Minto Dream Home in Ottawa, helping the lottery raise millions of dollars every year for CHEO,” said Brent Strachan, president of Minto Communities – Ontario. “We take comfort in knowing the team at CHEO is here for families in our community, and we’re grateful for their unwavering care.”

The public is invited to visit the Dream Home Tuesdays to Fridays between noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The grand prize winner will also receive $100,000 in cash, a 2023 Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 courtesy of Donnelly Ford Lincoln, house cleaning for a year from ATC Cleaning, legal services from Mann Lawyers LLP, moving services from Adam’s Moving, $5,000 in groceries from Farm Boy and a $5,000 W.O. Stinson and Son Ltd. gas card.

Other prizes include:

• 50/50 draw: Also returning this year is the popular 50/50 Draw. Last year’s lucky winner took home over $1.3 million. Tickets for the 50/50 Cash Draw are available at a cost of one for $10, five for $25 or 15 for $50.

• Bruce Springsteen Concert Experience: The first chance to win this year will feature front-row seating at the Bruce Springsteen’s 2023 international tour at the Canadian Tire Centre on Nov. 18. The VIP experience includes transportation, dining and accommodation. The deadline for this prize is Friday, Sept. 29.

• Car, Camping or Cash Prize: By ordering tickets before Friday, Oct. 27, you will be eligible to win one of the following: a 2023 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Hybrid courtesy of Donnelly Ford Lincoln, a 2023 Forest River Sandpiper Destination Trailer 403 RD from Leisure Days RV Group, or $100,000 in cash.

• Early Bird Prize: The Early Bird Prize will offer $250,000 to the lucky recipient who purchases their tickets by Nov. 17.

Proceeds from the lottery will ensure that the children, youth and families who rely on CHEO will receive the best care possible to help them live their best lives.

Last year, the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery raised more than $13 million for CHEO.

Tickets can be ordered online at www.dreamofalifetime.ca and by calling (613) 722-KIDS (5437) or 1-877-562-5437.