St Jude Dream Home 2026 sells out, raises $2.8M for kids

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Record-Breaking Ticket Sales Show Community Commitment
• Dream Home Features Luxury Design and Modern Amenities
• Prize Package Worth Thousands Sweeps Beyond the Home
• Historic Campaign Generates $26.3 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research
• When Will the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Winner Be Chosen?
  • Sources

St. Jude Dream Home 2026 tickets have officially sold out in record time. The charity lottery raised $2.8 million for children fighting cancer. All 28,000 tickets found buyers in a remarkable show of community support.

Record-Breaking Ticket Sales Show Community Commitment

The 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway achieved unprecedented success with all 28,000 tickets selling out. This represented the 14th annual FOX 8 St. Jude Dream Home campaign in Northeast Ohio. The increased ticket inventory from previous years helped maximize the fundraising potential. Each $100 ticket directly benefited children with cancer.

This year’s sale surpassed previous targets and demonstrated overwhelming community support. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital receives 100 percent of proceeds. The campaign emphasized that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food at St. Jude.

Dream Home Features Luxury Design and Modern Amenities

The 2026 St. Jude Dream Home spans 3,035 square feet with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Shultz Design & Construction built the property at 6864 Chaffee Court in Brecksville, Ohio. The home features an open-concept kitchen flowing into dining and living areas, perfect for entertaining and everyday family living.

Upstairs includes four spacious bedrooms with a luxurious owner’s suite. The owner’s suite features a walk-in shower, freestanding tub, and large walk-in closet. The first floor has a dedicated mudroom, study that can serve as a fifth bedroom, and walk-in pantry for maximum functionality.

Prize Package Worth Thousands Sweeps Beyond the Home

Prize	Value/Details
Grand Prize	St. Jude Dream Home in Brecksville, valued at $800,000
Hot Tub	Bullfrog Spas M7 with Jetpak Therapy System, valued at $25,000
Vehicle Prize	2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Buick Envista
Furniture Spree	$10,000 shopping spree at Open House

Winners are selected during a live televised drawing on October 1, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM EST. All secondary prizes are drawn first before the final house drawing. Interestingly, previous prize-winners can still win the home in the grand finale. The IRS requires 24 percent federal tax withholding on prizes valued over $5,000.

“All of the proceeds go directly to St. Jude and its mission: Finding cures. Saving children.”

— FOX 8 St. Jude Dream Home Campaign, Beneficiary Statement

Historic Campaign Generates $26.3 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research

Since FOX 8 began the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Northeast Ohio, it has raised $26.3 million total. This year’s $2.8 million represents a significant contribution to childhood cancer research. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital treats children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases regardless of ability to pay.

The campaign continues to grow stronger each year with increased community participation. The record 28,000 tickets this year surpassed the previous 26,000-ticket inventory. St. Jude’s mission relies on donations to fund groundbreaking research and treatment programs across multiple pediatric conditions.

When Will the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Winner Be Chosen?

The St. Jude Dream Home drawing takes place on October 1, 2026. Winners are announced by name, not ticket number, during a televised event. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win or have their ticket receipt available. St. Jude will contact winners on the drawing day by phone and certified notification.

Open house weekends begin in September 2026, allowing the public to tour the finished home. Visitors don’t need a ticket to explore the property. Winners have seven days to accept their prize after receiving official notification. This charitable raffle combines community engagement with life-saving medical research support.

Sources

• FOX 8 Cleveland – Official 2026 St. Jude Dream Home ticket sales report and prize details
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Campaign mission and beneficiary information
• Shultz Design & Construction – Home building and architectural specifications