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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 320 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: 916-880-3580, or
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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, $10,000, $5,000
- Entry Deadline: Friday February 12, 2010
- Second Early Bird Drawing:
- Prizes: $25,000, $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000
- Entry Deadline: Friday March 12, 2010
- Third Early Bird Drawing:
- Prizes: $15,000, $10,000, three prizes of $1,000 each
- Entry Deadline: Friday April 9, 2010
- Multi-Ticket Drawing:
- 1st Prize: 2010 Toyota Prius or $25,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: European Vacation or $10,000 cash
- 3rd Prize: Hawaiian Vacation or $5,000 cash
- Entry Deadline: Friday May 14, 2010
- Refer-A-Friend Drawing:
- Prize: $15,000
- Entry Deadline: Friday May 14, 2010
- 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 16-320: $300 each
- Entry Deadline Friday May 14, 2010
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 winning the Grand Prize are 1 in 32,000.
The odds of winning a prize of $300 or more are at least
1 in 100.
How many prizes are awarded?
In addition to the grand prize, there will be 319 other prizes
ranging from $25,000 to $300.
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 12, 2010 will be entered into
the Early Bird Drawing 1. The Early Bird Drawing will take place
on Wednesday February 24, 2010.
What are the prizes for entering the Early Drawing 1?
- First Prize: $25,000
- Second Prize: $10,000
- Third Prize: $5,000
When is the Early Bird Drawing 2?
All tickets purchased by March 12, 2010 will be entered into
the Early Bird Drawing 2. The Early Bird Drawing 2 will take
place on March 24, 2010.
What are the prizes for entering the Early Drawing 2?
- First Prize: $25,000
- Second Prize: $10,000
- Third Prize: $5,000
- Fourth Prize: $2,500
- Fifth Prize: $1,000
When is the Early Bird Drawing 3?
All tickets purchased by April 9, 2010 will be entered into
the Early Bird Drawing 3. The Early Bird Drawing 3 will take
place on April 21, 2010.
What are the prizes for entering the Early Drawing 3?
- First Prize: $15,000
- Second Prize: $10,000
- 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 $40,000 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 14, 2010.
- 1st Prize: 2010 Toyota Prius or $25,000 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 14, 2010.
- Refer-A-Friend Prize: $15,000
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 11, 2010 and ends on May 14, 2010.
If all tickets are sold before the May 14th deadline, the raffle
will end sooner.
When will the prize drawings be held?
- The Early Bird Drawing 1 will be held on Wednesday, February
24, 2010.
- The Early Bird Drawing 2 will be held on Wednesday, March 24,
2010.
- The Early Bird Drawing 3 will be held on Wednesday, April 21,
2010.
- The Grand Prize Drawing, Multi-Ticket Drawing and Refer-A-Friend
Drawing will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 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 14, 2010.
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 www.rmhcnc.org or call 916-734-9230.
How can I make a tax-deductible contribution to Ronald McDonald
House Charities Northern California?
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.