With the November 30th deadline quickly approaching, just $25 and a little luck is all anyone needs for the chance to score big in LifeStream Blood Bank’s Dream Raffle.
This year’s grand prize winner may choose either a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport ($28,000 value) or $20,000 cash. Five other major prizes valued at $750 - $2,000 each will also be awarded during the December 8th drawing.
Tickets are $25 each. As a special incentive to purchase multiple tickets in support of LifeStream’s final fundraiser of the year, for every four tickets sold in a single $100 transaction, buyers receive a bonus entry which gives them an extra chance to win all Dream Raffle prizes. The bonus entry is also placed into a separate drawing for a five-carat diamond bracelet ($7,000 value) donated by El Paseo Jewelers.
LifeStream reports that approximately 2,300 tickets of the 5,000 tickets available were sold as of October 31, 2021. “Even if we sell out, the odds of winning the grand prize or other prizes are very good,” said Rick Axelrod, MD, LifeStream’s president/CEO and medical director. “The odds of winning the diamond bracelet are currently 1 in 500.”
Dream Raffle proceeds will help LifeStream cover the cost of two new bloodmobiles. “These bloodmobiles will ensure that our team remains ‘on the road’ in full force to collect blood products to assist surgical and cancer patients, accident and trauma victims, and even newborn babies,” said Axelrod.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 909-386-6929 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Details about all prizes, payment options, and raffle rules may be found at www.LStream.org/raffle.
Major prizes include a flight on a P-51 Mustang WWII plane; a 4-day, 3-night New Mexico winter getaway with ski package at a Red River cabin; a 2-night stay and dinner for two at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa; an entertainment system that includes a Samsung 65” 4K Crystal UHD TV and sound bar system; and a NEXGRILL Deluxe six-burner gas grill, Omaha Steaks and accessories.
LifeStream’s Dream Raffle is presented by Blanke Schein Wealth Management and sponsored by Palm Springs Motors, El Paseo Jewelers, KESQ News Channel 3, The Desert Sun | Local iQ, KOLA 99.9, Contour Dermatology, Sam’s Club and Walmart.
LifeStream is a nonprofit, local, comprehensive blood bank that is the exclusive provider of blood products and services to all Coachella Valley-area hospitals. For more information and to set an appointment to “give the gift of life” call 800-879-4484 or visit LStream.org.
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