Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver launches its fourth annual Dream House Raffle. A limited number of $150 tickets will be sold, offering participants a chance of winning the grand prize $3 million Cherry Creek home or $2 million in cash.

This year’s Grand Prize 9,500 square foot custom home has five bedrooms and six baths and also features a gourmet chef’s kitchen, indoor saltwater swimming pool, a spa and steam room, custom wine cellar, and a separate cabana guesthouse. Located in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood, the home is close to great schools, shopping, and much more.

Dream House Raffle tickets will be available through May 18, 2012 – with the Grand Prize Drawing taking place on Saturday, June 2, at the J. Churchill Owen Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Branch. Tickets can be purchased online, by mail or in person at 2017 West 9th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 or by calling (888) 506-6053.

All raffle tickets bought before the final early bird deadline of April 20 will be eligible for more than $90,000 in “Early Bird” prizes ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, which will be awarded in the months leading up to the June 2 Grand Prize Drawing. In addition, those who purchase multiple tickets or refer friends will be eligible for special bonus prizes including a 2012 Porsche Boxster, a Hawaiian vacation or additional cash, awarded at the conclusion of the Raffle.

Proceeds from the Dream House Raffle fundraiser will directly benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, with all funds supporting the organization’s programs, including its 16 sites across the Metro Denver area. Inspiring and enabling young people for over 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs provide children and teens with access to homework support, health programs, leadership programs, supervised games, sports/fitness and arts activities and college prep assistance.

“We are excited to launch the fourth year of the Dream House Raffle," remarked John Arigoni, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. “Over the last three years, this exciting fundraiser has provided significant support to our organization and the more than 12,000 young people we serve in metro Denver communities. We look forward to another year of offering our donors a chance to win some amazing prizes, while helping us provide life-changing resources to the youth we serve.”

Official Rules Available Here

Dates to remember:

• January 23 – Raffle Begins

• February 24 – Final day to purchase tickets eligible for Early Bird I prizes

• March 7 – Early Bird I Drawing

• $25,000 cash, $10,000 cash, or $5,000 cash

• March 23 – Final day to purchase tickets eligible for Early Bird II prizes

• April 4 – Early Bird II Drawing

• $25,000 cash, $10,000 cash, $5,000 cash, $2,500 cash, and five $1,000 cash prizes

• April 20 – Final day to purchase tickets eligible for Early Bird III prizes

• May 2 – Early Bird III Drawing

• $10,000 cash, $5,000 cash, and three $1,000 cash prizes

• May 18 – Final day to purchase tickets eligible for the Grand Prize and Bonus Drawings

• June 2 – Grand Prize Drawing

• Grand Prize – $3 million Dream House or $2 million in cash

• Multi-Ticket Drawings – 2012 Porsche Boxster or $30,000 cash; a European vacation or $10,000 cash; a Hawaiian vacation or $5,000 cash

• Refer-a-Friend Drawing - $10,000 cash