If you’ve ever wondered how our sweepstakes fundraisers work behind the scenes, you’re not alone. At A Race Against Blindness, we believe that trust is built through transparency — which is why we’re sharing exactly how our process works from start to finish.
Whether you’ve entered one of our fundraisers before or are just thinking about it, here’s a clear, step-by-step look at how winners are chosen and prizes are awarded.
Step 1: The Fundraiser Opens
Each fundraiser has a dedicated page on our website that outlines:
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The prize(s)
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Entry start and end dates
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Entry methods
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Official Rules (always linked!)
Our campaigns often include special “multiplier periods,” where donations may receive more entries for a limited time. These promotions are listed on the fundraiser page so supporters know exactly when they’re active.
Step 2: How to Enter
You can enter in two ways:
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By making a donation — Your donation supports our mission to fund research, awareness, and resources for families facing vision loss due to Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and other rare genetic retinal conditions.
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By using our free alternative method of entry — This is always explained in the Official Rules. The legally required free entry process is managed by the same third-party sweepstakes agency that handles all entries, ensuring fairness for everyone.
Step 3: Third-Party Entry Management
We partner with a professional sweepstakes administration company to:
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Collect and catalog entries
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Verify eligibility
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Randomly draw the winner after the fundraiser ends
This means we do not choose the winners ourselves — ensuring an unbiased, fair process.
Step 4: The Live Winner Announcement
Once the drawing is complete, the sweepstakes agency provides us with the winner’s name and contact information.
We then:
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Call the winner live during a scheduled livestream on our official social media channels.
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If the winner has an iPhone, we typically FaceTime for a video reveal; if not, we call via a regular phone call.
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The moment is completely live — our team finds out with the audience who the winner is as we place the call.
You can see past winner calls on our Winners Page.
Step 5: Prize Delivery or Pickup
Winners do not pay to claim their prize. In fact, we cover:
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Airfare to Arizona
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One night of hotel accommodation
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Prize handoff and photos/video to capture the moment
Some winners opt for a cash alternative instead of the prize — those details are also included in the Official Rules. If a cash alternative is selected, we do not require travel to Arizona.
Our Commitment to Fairness
We know trust matters — and that’s why we follow strict compliance with federal and state sweepstakes laws, always offer a no-purchase entry method, and use an independent sweepstakes administrator.
By making our process clear, we hope you’ll feel confident participating, knowing that every fundraiser supports sight-saving research and resources for families affected by rare blindness-causing diseases.
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