February 20, 2025
SARNIA & PETROLIA – February 20, 2025 – Earlier today, Bluewater Health and Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundations announced the grand prize winner of this year’s Dream Home Lottery. Samuel McLam, Robert McLean and Edward McLean, of Sarnia, have officially been revealed as this year’s lucky winners. The 50/50 prize, which exceeded $279,000, was also drawn today, with Danny Flynn, of Sarnia, selected as the winner.
This year marks 30 years of the Dream Home Lottery. To celebrate this milestone, the lottery features its largest prize board in its history, boasting over 11,000 prizes valued at over $2.1 million. Since its inception, the lottery has successfully raised over $10 million for Sarnia-Lambton’s community hospitals, Bluewater Health and Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health.
Proceeds from this year’s lottery will help to support fundraising efforts for Bluewater Health’s Cancer Clinic, which is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, as well as renovations to the emergency department at CEEH of Bluewater Health. The lottery is a combined effort between both the Bluewater Health Foundation and CEEH Foundation, with funds distributed equally between the foundations.
“Our partnership with Bluewater Health Foundation is essential in strengthening local healthcare and ensuring access to vital, life-saving care,” says Mark Braet, Chair, CEEH Foundation. “The generosity and support of the Sarnia-Lambton community never ceases to amaze me. Thank you to everyone who contributed to and participated in the 30th Dream Home Lottery – this success is truly a team effort.”
“The Dream Home Lottery plays a vital role in supporting essential infrastructure and upgrades that enhance quality care for patients and families at Bluewater Health,” says Paula Reaume-Zimmer, President & CEO, Bluewater Health. “It’s a fantastic opportunity where everyone wins, and we are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from our community.”
