2026 CHEO DREAM OF A LIFETIME LOTTERY
September 15, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) – The 2026 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery has officially launched!
GRAND PRIZE (deadline Friday December 18th, 2026)
This year’s lottery features the largest retail value in lottery history with over
$5.3 million in prizes to be won. A must-see Minto Dream Home, luxury vacations to world-class destinations, brand-new vehicles, and so much more, are yours to win.
“Every ticket purchased in the Dream of a Lifetime Lottery means more support for the increasing numbers and complexity of pediatric health issues of kids these days,” said Steve Read, President and CEO, CHEO Foundation. “We are grateful for the generosity
of our partners that have created this year’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery prize line-up, ultimately helping us support the changing health issues that children, youth and families are facing.”
The grand prize package is valued at over $3.6 million and includes a stunning Dream Home built by Minto.
The grand prize winner will also receive $100,000 in cash, a 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV courtesy of Star Motors of Ottawa, house cleaning for a year from ATC Cleaning, legal services from Mann Lawyers LLP, moving services from Adam’s Moving, $5,000 in groceries from Farm Boy and a $5,000 W.O. Stinson and Son Ltd. gas card.
Other exciting prizes!
50/50 Draw: a guaranteed minimum prize of $1 million. Tickets for the 50/50 Draw are available at a cost of one for $10, five for $25 or 15 for $50.
No Bills for a Year! (deadline September 25th, 2026) Your first chance to win this year — an exciting cash prize of $100,000 to cover a year’s worth of bills and then some. The deadline to purchase eligible tickets is Friday, September 25.
Early Bird Prize (deadline Friday November 20th, 2026): The Early Bird Prize will offer $250,000 to the lucky recipient who purchases their tickets by Friday, November 20.
Dream Trips (deadline Friday October 30th, 2026)
Dream Cars (deadline Friday December 18th, 2026)
CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery tickets are $100 each or three for $250
For full contest rules and to order tickets, visit www.dreamofalifetime.ca or by calling (613) 722-KIDS (5437) or 1-877-562-5437. Please note that as per AGCO regulations, you must be physically in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase.
