The LifeStream Dream Raffle, presented by KESQ News Channel 3 Palm Springs and offering more than $25,000 in prizes, is underway and runs through Monday Nov. 30. The drawing will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8.
The Dream Raffle is LifeStream’s primary fundraiser of 2020. “As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing issues, we were forced to cancel our two main fundraising events scheduled for this fall,” said Rick Axelrod, MD, LifeStream’s president, CEO and medical director.
“We created the Dream Raffle to help raise funds and also provide supporters with the chance to win some great prizes just in time for the holidays.”
Raffle proceeds will be used to support the purchase of new blood collection and testing equipment so that LifeStream can increase its capacity to collect more blood donors in our community.
Top prizes include $5,000 cash and a “spring break” vacation package to Orlando, Florida. Tickets cost $10 apiece; $50 for six; and $100 for 13. Tickets may be purchased through November 30 by calling 909-386-6840 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information on other payment options and a complete list of prizes may be found at www.LStream.org/raffle.
All who purchase tickets by October 31 are eligible for an early-bird drawing for a chance to win a $300 VISA® gift card.
All prizes are donated or sponsored by local businesses. “Dream Raffle” sponsors include OneLegacy (Premier Sponsor), Pacific Premier Bank, CT Coachworks, Vitalant, Sunrise Company, Eisenhower Health, Sam’s Club, Desert Oasis Healthcare, and American Business Bank.
Area businesses interested in supporting The LifeStream Dream Raffle through the donation of a prize (minimum $100 value) should contact Dan Ballister, community development director, at 909-677-0136 or dballister@lstream.org.
LifeStream is a nonprofit, local, comprehensive blood bank that provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals in six counties. 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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