Health & Wealth Raffle Kicks-off March 6

PHOENIX, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching today, the Health & Wealth Raffle, benefiting Barrow Neurological Institute & St. Joseph's Hospital, is back this spring  with a new look, more prize drawings, and new, once-in-a-lifetime experience packages.

"For the Raffle's 10^th anniversary, we've refreshed the Raffle, and it's better for the players, hospital and our patients who ultimately benefit from our success," said Patty White, President and CEO of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. "This spring, we are excited to introduce once-in-a-lifetime prize packages to participants in addition to our mainstay amazing cars, trips and $1 million grand prize."

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences include:

• Build-your-own European dream vacation
• Custom jewelry design experience with jeweler Oliver Smith
• Meet country music star Dierks Bentley and enjoy a VIP Country Concert Package  plus $10,000 cash

One of Arizona's largest fundraisers, the Raffle is a unique gaming fundraiser that provides a fun way for anyone living in, or visiting, Arizona to support Barrow and St. Joseph's while getting a chance to win spectacular prizes. To date, the Raffle has raised more than $50 million for Barrow and St. Joseph's.

Spring 2011 Raffle winner Lloyd Tindell knows the Raffle is fun and supports the amazing work of Barrow and St. Joseph's. In 1984, he lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. Twenty years later, he feared the worst when his second wife was diagnosed with the same condition. Because of medical advancements at Barrow, she was able to make a full recovery.

"In Spring 2011, I won a beautiful timepiece from the Health & Wealth Raffle," said Tindell. "I wear this watch daily, and it's a wonderful reminder to me of Barrow and just how much my life has been impacted by them."

New to this spring's Raffle is the addition of four Early Draws, where ticket holders have the chance to win amazing prizes sooner and still be eligible to win every other prize including the grand prize.

Early Draw prizes are:

• A Disney World family vacation for four, plus cash (value: $13,000)
• $10,000 cash plus a "meet & greet" with Dierks Bentley a VIP Country Concert Package (value: $15,301)
• A New York City vacation for two, plus a backstage Broadway experience (value: $4,999)
• A Lexus CT Hybrid, plus $9,700, plus gas for a year (value: $44,508)

Grand prizes are:

• First place: $1,000,000 cash
• Second place: $250,000 cash
• Third place: 2013 Mercedes CLS550 plus $27,600 OR take $100,000 cash

Supporting the Raffle not only benefits Barrow and St. Joseph's, but also makes a positive impact on the Arizona economy. Whenever possible, Raffle prizes are purchased from local car dealers, jewelers and other Arizona businesses.

Raffle Tickets:

Tickets are $100 each with a limited number of three-packs for $250. You may purchase tickets at HealthWealthRaffle.org or call toll-free 1-866-390-9034 – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Important Raffle Dates:

• March 21 Deadline for Early Draw #1
• March 28  Deadline for Early Draw #2
• April 4  Deadline for Early Draw #3
• April 11 Deadline for Early Draw #4
• April 18  Deadline for Grand Prize Draw

About the Health & Wealth Raffle, benefiting Barrow & St. Joseph's:
The Health & Wealth Raffle is the first fundraiser of its kind in Arizona and one of the largest fundraisers for Barrow Neurological Institute and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Now celebrating its 10^th anniversary, the Health & Wealth Raffle has sponsored 18 successful raffles and contributed more than $50 million to research, medical education and patient care at Barrow and St. Joseph's. The majority of prizes and services to run the Raffle are purchased in the state of Arizona, contributing to our state's economy. Tickets cost $100 for a single ticket and $250 for a package of three, and must be purchased within the state; however, participants do not have to be residents of Arizona. Connect with the Health & Wealth Raffle on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, and learn more or purchase your ticket at www.HealthWealthRaffle.org.

SOURCE Barrow Neurological Institute