TOLEDO, Ohio – Mary Pat Antoniuk was announced Thursday morning as the first Early Bird winner of the Greater Toledo Home Giveaway. Antoniuk, who entered the drawing by purchasing a home‑giveaway ticket before the end of October, will receive a $2,500 gift card.
The Early Bird drawing is the first of three pre‑home prizes. A second Early Bird prize, a $5,000 gift card, will be awarded to a ticket holder who purchases a ticket by Dec. 31. The final prize – the home itself – will be revealed next spring.
About the giveaway
The giveaway, now in its third year, is a partnership between 13abc and local sponsors. The home, built by Mavillino Custom Homes in Sylvania Township, is valued at more than $700,000. All proceeds from ticket sales are directed to the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital, a key health‑care provider for the region’s youngest patients.
Community impact
“Bringing art therapy, bringing music, bringing chip‑n‑roll service dog. Bringing all those things in to help calm little ones and make them more comfortable as they go through this healing journey,” said Barbara Tartaglia‑Poure, associate vice president of the ProMedica Foundation.
J.R. Toland, president and CEO of Savage & Associates, added, “Great to see that local organizations came together and said, ‘how can we do this together and make a difference in our community, keep the money local.’”
The giveaway not only offers a life‑changing home to a Toledo family but also generates vital funding for pediatric services, reinforcing the community’s commitment to caring for its children.
How to participate
Residents who wish to enter the remaining Early Bird drawing must purchase a ticket before Dec. 31. Tickets can be bought online or at designated local retailers. All ticket sales continue to support the children’s hospital, ensuring that each contribution directly benefits local families.
For more information about the Greater Toledo Home Giveaway, ticket locations, and upcoming drawing dates, visit the 13abc website or contact the giveaway organizers.
Original reporting: 13abc WTVG Toledo (news) — read the source article.
