2026 St. Jude Dream Home in Lake Charles Hits 74% Sold

Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - What if buying a single ticket could put you in the running for a brand-new home while also helping children battling cancer? That opportunity is available now through the 2026 Lake Charles St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

This year’s featured home is valued at $615,000, giving ticket holders the chance to win a major prize while supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Lake Charles community has supported St. Jude for years, and that connection has provided a firsthand look at how the hospital’s groundbreaking research and treatment programs benefit children and families, including those from Southwest Louisiana.

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The campaign is already well underway. A total of 9,297 tickets have been sold, putting the giveaway at 74% of its sales goal.

Several important dates are still ahead for prospective ticket buyers. The next bonus prize drawing is scheduled for Sept. 18, followed by open house weekends running from Oct. 3 through Oct. 24. A last-chance prize will be awarded Oct. 16 before the grand giveaway takes place Oct. 29.

In addition to the Dream Home, ticket holders have opportunities to win other prizes along the way, including a $10,000 Visa gift card courtesy of Shop Rite.

List of Prizes For the Lake Charles 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

A Dream Home valued at $615,000
Groceries for a Year, valued at $5,000
A 2026 Gravely Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
A 2026 Chevrolet Trax
A $10,000 VISA Gift Card
A $2,500 VISA Gift Card

Organizers are encouraging Lake Charles residents to get their tickets soon rather than wait until the final days of the campaign. Tickets are available at dreamhome.org or by calling 800-232-4783.

Beyond the chance to win, the giveaway supports a mission that helps ensure St. Jude families do not receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

For Southwest Louisiana families and St. Jude supporters, the giveaway offers a simple way to make a difference: Buy a ticket, spread the word, and help support the fight against childhood cancer.