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Dream Day Foundation pushing draw in more donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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February 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-02-12 13:49:23

SUMMARY: A community is joining St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer. They are selling tickets for a dream home giveaway, with proceeds going to the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other diseases. The St. Jude hospital has improved childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80%. Purchasing a ticket for the giveaway supports the research and treatment of childhood cancer. The giveaway includes a house valued at $375,000 and other incentives. The deadline to purchase tickets is March 1st, and winners will be chosen on April 24th.

Dream Day Foundation Director Tiffany Mansur graves spoke with GMM about the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

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