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What is the Sacramento Dream House Raffle to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
Charities Northern California?
Ronald McDonald House's Dream Home Raffle is a large fundraiser. The raffle
aims to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California
in its continuing effort to provide support to families whose children
are fighting terminal illnesses. In addition to supporting Ronald McDonald
House Charities, the raffle will be giving away over 100 prizes, of which
the grand prize is a $1.7 million home or $1.2 million in cash.
How do I purchase raffle tickets?
- Call toll free 1-888-422-0221, or
- Download an entry form from
www.sacramentoraffle.com and:
- Fax it to: 916-880-3484, or
- Mail the entry form to:
RMHCNC Dream House Raffle
2555 49th St
Sacramento, CA 95817
What are the prizes?
- First Early Bird Drawing:
- Prizes: $25,000 cash, $10,000 cash, $5,000 cash
- Entry Deadline: Friday February 24, 2012
- Second Early Bird Drawing:
- Prizes: $15,000, $10,000, $5,000,
five prizes of $1,000 each
- Entry Deadline: Friday March 23, 2012
- Third Early Bird Drawing:
- Prizes: 1st Prize: $10,000, 2nd Prize: $5,000,
3rd Prize: $1,000, 4th Prize: $1,000, 5th Prize: $1,000
- Entry Deadline: Friday April 20, 2012
- Multi-Ticket Drawing:
- 1st Prize: 2012 Porsche Boxster or $30,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: European Vacation or $10,000 cash
- 3rd Prize: Hawaiian Vacation or $5,000 cash
- Entry Deadline: Friday May 18, 2012
- Refer-A-Friend Drawing:
- Prize: $10,000
- Entry Deadline: Friday May 18, 2012
- Grand Prize Drawing:
- Grand Prize: $1,700,000
Dream House or $1,200,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: $25,000
- 3rd Prize: $10,000
- 4th Prize: $5,000
- 5th Prize: $2,000
- Prizes 6-10: $1,000 each
- Prizes 11-15: $500 each
- Prizes 16-100: $150 each
- Entry Deadline Friday May 18, 2012
Do you accept applications by email or sell tickets on the internet?
No. Pursuant to California statutory regulations and to section 320.5
of the Penal Code, charitable raffle tickets may not be sold, redeemed
or exchanged on the internet.
How long will it take to receive my ticket in the mail?
At least four weeks. All tickets purchased before an entry deadline are
included in a drawing even if the customer's portion of the ticket arrives
after the drawing date.
Is this Dream House Raffle legal?
Yes it is. In the summer of 2001, the California Legislature amended the
state constitution to allow eligible non-profit organizations to conduct
raffles as a means of raising funds. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern
California is registered with the California Attorney General's Office
to conduct this charitable raffle.
Will the drawing be audited?
Yes, an independent accounting agency will audit the raffle as well as
supervise the early bird drawings, the multi-ticket drawing, the refer-a-friend
drawing, and the grand prize drawing.
How much does a raffle ticket cost?
Each raffle ticket costs $150.
How many raffle tickets can I buy?
You may buy as many tickets as you like.
How many raffle tickets will be sold?
Only 32,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on
that number. If fewer tickets are sold, the chances of winning the Grand
prize and other prizes improve. Purchasing more than one ticket increases
the chances of winning.
What are the odds of winning?
The odds of winning the $1,700,000 Dream House or $1,200,000 in cash are
based on the number of tickets sold. If all tickets are sold the odds
of winner the Grand Prize are 1 in 32,000.
How many prizes are awarded?
In addition to the grand prize, there will be over 100 other prizes ranging
from $25,000 to $150.
What are the Early Bird Drawings?
There are three Early Bird Drawings. This is meant to encourage people
to purchase tickets sooner rather than later. If you purchase a ticket
before an early bird deadline you are included in the early bird drawing,
the subsequent early bird drawings AND included in the grand prize drawing.
All tickets entered into the early bird drawings, as well as early bird
drawing winners are included in the grand prize drawing.
When is the Early Bird Drawing 1?
All tickets purchased by February 24, 2012 will be entered into the Early
Bird Drawing 1. The Early Bird Drawing will take place on March 8, 2012.
What are the prizes for entering the Early Drawing 1?
- First Prize: $25,000 cash
- Second Prize: $10,000 cash
- Third Prize: $5,000 cash
When is the Early Bird Drawing 2?
All tickets purchased by March 23, 2012 will be entered into the Early
Bird Drawing 2. The Early Bird Drawing 2 will take place on April 5, 2012.
What are the prizes for entering the Early Drawing 2?
- First Prize: $15,000
- Second Prize: $10,000
- Third Prize: $5,000
- Fourth Prize: $1,000
- Fifth Prize: $1,000
- Sixth Prize: $1,000
- Seventh Prize: $1,000
- Eighth Prize: $1,000
When is the Early Bird Drawing 3?
All tickets purchased by April 20, 2012 will be entered into the Early
Bird Drawing 3. The Early Bird Drawing 3 will take place on May 3, 2012.
What are the prizes for entering the Early Drawing 3?
- First Prize: $10,000
- Second Prize: $5,000
- Third Prize: $1,000
- Fourth Prize: $1,000
- Fifth Prize: $1,000
What is the Multi-Ticket Drawing?
Any individual who buys more than one ticket will be entered into an additional
Multi-Ticket Drawing for $45,000 in luxury prizes. Entrants that purchase
two tickets will receive two entries into the Multi-Ticket Drawing. Entrants
that purchase three tickets will receive three entries into the Multi-Ticket
Drawing, etc. For those entrants who buy more than one ticket, in order
to qualify for the Multiple Ticket Drawing, all subsequent tickets purchased
must be identical to the first one purchased; same name with matching
address. To be eligible, ticket order with payment must be received before
all 32,000 tickets are sold and in any event by Friday, May 18, 2012.
- 1st Prize: 2012 Porsche Boxster or $30,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: European Vacation or $10,000 cash
- 3rd Prize: Hawaiian Vacation or $5,000 cash
What is the Refer-A-Friend Drawing?
For every person who purchases a ticket and provides your name at the
time of purchase, you will receive one ticket entry specifically for the
Refer a Friend Drawing. If two people you refer each purchase a separate
ticket, you will receive two entries, if three people you refer each purchase
separate tickets, you will receive three entries, etc. Drawing will be
held at the time of the Grand Prize drawings. To be eligible, ticket order
with payment and referral must be received before all 32,000 tickets are
sold and in any event by Friday, May 18, 2012.
- Refer-A-Friend Prize: $10,000
Who benefits from this raffle?
The prize winners as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California.
When does the raffle start and when does it end?
The raffle begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on May 18, 2012. If all
tickets are sold before the May 18th deadline, the raffle will end sooner.
When will the prize drawings be held?
- The Early Bird Drawing 1 will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
- The Early Bird Drawing 2 will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012.
- The Early Bird Drawing 3 will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
- The Grand Prize Drawing, Multi-Ticket Drawing and Refer-A-Friend Drawing
will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at a location to be announced.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California reserves the right
to change the drawing dates to be held earlier if all tickets are sold
before May 18, 2012.
Do I have to be present to win?
No.
How will the winners be notified?
Winners will be notified by phone based on the contact information provided
at the time of ticket purchase. The winning names will also be posted
on this website shortly after the drawing.
Who can buy a raffle ticket?
Anyone 18 years of age or older at the time of the purchase may enter.
RMHC-NC employees, members of the Board of Directors, authorized agents
and employees thereof, consultants, attorneys, independent accountant
firm, their immediate family (or significant others living in the same
household) are excluded from participating and are not eligible to win
a prize. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. The
Raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law. An affidavit of
eligibility, provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California,
may be required from prize winners.
Are raffle tickets tax-deductible?
No. The IRS does not allow raffle tickets to be a tax-deductible contribution.
Are raffle prizes considered income?
Yes. In addition, Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California
will withhold required federal taxes for all prizes of $5,000 or more
in accordance with federal law and the organization will remit the balance
of the cash prizes to the winner. All prize winners of $1,000 or more
will be required to submit an IRS Form 5750 and a W-2G in order to be
awarded the prize.
Are there legal rules and regulations?
Yes. They may be viewed under the
Rules and Regulations section of this web site.
How do I redeem my prize?
Prize winners will be contacted according to the contact information provided
at the time of ticket purchase. In addition to a list of winners posted
on the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House raffle web site, a list of winners
may be obtained from Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California
by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: RMHCNC Dream House Raffle,
2555 49th St, Sacramento, CA, 95817, within one week of the Grand Prize
Drawing date.
How do I get more information on Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California?
Please visit http://www.rmhcnc.org/ or call 916-734-9230.
How can I make a tax-deductible contribution to Ronald McDonald House?
Please visit http://www.rmhcnc.org/how.php
or call the Ronald McDonald House Director of Community Relations, Stacey
Hodge at 916-734-9230.
Still have questions about the raffle that aren't answered here?
Please visit the Rules
and Regulations section of this web site or contact the raffle
office: office@sacramentoraffle.com.