Local residents win big during St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway, help to raise $713,800 for hospital
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St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway in Bakersfield, California |
Jose Ruiz of Lamont, California, is the grand prize winner of a newly-built, $290,000 house announced during the 7th Annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway special, which raised $713,800 for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His winning ticket was pulled during the ABC 23 live special on Sunday, July 26.
"We’re really proud about the success of the 7th Annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Bakersfield," said Andy Barkate, Bakersfield Dream Home chairman. "We are very appreciative to Lenox Homes, ABC 23, AZTECA 42, KUZZ, La Preciosa, The Bakersfield Californian, El Popular, Pros Ranch Markets, Randy Urner’s Out Side, Urner’s, Hancock Fabrics, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, the ladies of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, the volunteers, local businesses and local residents whose generous support made this event possible."