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Moving into a brand-new breathtaking home valued at $634,000 would be a dream come true for anyone.
But for one lucky winner, the recipient of the first-ever I Am Home Raffle, this dream will become a reality for the mere cost of a $100 ticket. Raffled off in support of two community-driven nonprofits—I Am Second, a storytelling organization, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt—this home will not only change the life of the winner, but the lives of the countless individuals these organizations support through the funds raised from this incredible giveaway.
Willow Branch Homes, one of Middle Tennessee’s most trusted homebuilders, graciously donated a new home located in the charming Fields of Canterbury neighborhood in Thompson’s Station. The 3,072-square-foot home features four bedrooms and three and a half baths, along with a two-car garage and countless other swoon-worthy elements.
I Am Second’s celebrity ambassadors Kathie Lee Gifford and Moriah Peters collaborated with the design team at Willow Branch Homes to curate the interior design of the home. Having tackled several home renovations and new builds over the years, Gifford and Peters jumped at the chance to curate a beautifully inviting aesthetic for the lucky future resident.
“How I wish each person who buys a ticket could win this home,” says Gifford. “Sharing the heart of my home with the people I adore has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I invite you into the heart of each one of these organizations by supporting the I Am Home project and purchasing a ticket for a chance to win the key to this beautiful property.”
With its open concept floor plan, the home was expertly designed to fit a comfortable yet modern lifestyle. Modern farmhouse finishes and a neutral palette grant the future homeowner freedom to make the space their own, and contemporary fixtures along with cozy furnishings create a welcoming atmosphere that’s turnkey ready. From the wide plank white oak hardwood flooring to the fireplace featuring stone accents and custom trim detail, the attention to craftsmanship and design are apparent. And a stunning open concept kitchen—complete with a combination of stained and painted cabinets and gorgeous quartz countertops carried up the backsplash— proves that the kitchen is truly the heart of the home.
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Tickets for the I Am Home raffle are on sale now for $100 each, and a winner will be drawn on Nov. 6. Only 50,000 tickets are available, and participants can reserve theirs online.
Beyond the incredible home itself, it’s the funds raised through this raffle that will go on to change the lives of countless others through the organizations behind it all. At the heart of both I Am Second, a faith-based non-profit organization, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Tennessee’s premier pediatric healthcare facility, is the mission to spread hope to the community. And the proceeds from ticket sales that will contribute to improving the lives of many are a testament to that mission.
“The success of the I Am Home raffle will help us reach more people with real life stories that bring hope, spiritual health, and encouragement. We capture content from influencers and everyday people who share how faith inspired them to live a life of being ‘Second.’ We support the transformation of people’s lives through the connection. and meaning that comes by authentic and engaging storytelling. As of today, I Am Second resource library has reached over 150 million people in over 230 countries; and we look forward to reaching many more in the days to come,” says I Am Second.
“When you purchase a ticket for the I Am Home raffle, you help ensure that Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will continue to be a hub of excellence and a source of hope for young patients and families. Your support helps provide life-changing care for patients at each step of their health care journey, from diagnosis to getting back to doing what they love,” adds a spokesperson for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. From all the hands that played a part in bringing this raffle to fruition, the excitement and gratitude for each party involved is incomprehensible. And for the lucky future owner, this incredible house will soon be a home.
“There is something uniquely special and transformative about a brand-new home—one that has never been occupied by anyone else,” says the team at I Am Second. “Our hope is that this house will not only be a dream home to reside in; but will offer a foundation for new memories to be made, a place for peace and rest, and a new community for connection.”