Groundbreaking ceremony held for 7th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Palm Desert
Jesus Reyes
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s groundbreaking day! News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are teaming up once again for the 7th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.
Each year, News Channel 3 partners with St. Jude Children’s Hospital for this fundraiser to help families of children battling cancer.
For more information, including how to register for alerts when tickets go on sale, click here
The builders, along with St. Jude, local elected officials, and News Channel 3 crew, were on the site Thursday morning with their shovels.
The house is being built by GHA Companies within the Silver Spur Ranch community, right next to the Living Desert Zoo, in Palm Desert. The house has an estimated value of $1,250,000.
House Details:
3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath home with approx. 2,600 sq. ft.
Flex room to use as you see fit
Single Story Home
3 Car Garage
Open Concept Floor Plan
Upgraded kitchen with large island and walk in pantry
Large property
Within walking distance to the Living Zoo and El Paseo shopping plus dining
Tickets will go on sale on December 5 for $100. Get your tickets by the following
December 5 – 19, 2025 Tickets on Sale prize promotional spots run
$2,500 VISA gift card, courtesy of The Law Offices of Jeffrey Weaver – Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025
December 20, 2025 – January 9, 2026 Early Bird prize promotional spots run
Michael Phelps Legend Series LSX 900 hot tub with cover, courtesy of Master Spas® – Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026
January 10 – February 6, 2026 Bonus prize promotional spots run
Fuel for a year, valued at $3,000 – Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026
The house and other prizes will be given away on KESQ News Channel 3 on March 10, 2026.
Stay with News Channel 3 for all your Dream Home updates so you don’t miss your chance to get your tickets.