If you’ve ever wondered “is A Race Against Blindness legit?”, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear is about how our fundraisers work — especially because we run multiple sweepstakes-style fundraisers each year.
A big part of the answer comes down to something many people don’t realize: we don’t run our fundraisers alone.
We partner with an independent, third-party sweepstakes agency (American Sweepstakes Co.) to manage the most important parts of every fundraiser — and that choice is intentional.
What Does a Third-Party Sweepstakes Agency Do?
A third-party sweepstakes agency is a professional, independent company that specializes in running compliant, transparent sweepstakes. Their role is to ensure that everything is handled fairly and according to state and federal law.
For our fundraisers, that means:
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All entries are managed independently
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Winners are randomly selected, not chosen by us
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Free entry methods are processed and included
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Official rules are enforced exactly as written
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Records are maintained for compliance and audits
In short: we don’t control who wins — and we don’t want to.
Why This Matters for Transparency and Trust
Sweepstakes law is complex, especially for nonprofits operating nationwide. Using a third-party agency protects participants, donors, and the integrity of our mission.
It ensures that:
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No purchase or donation is required to enter
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Every entrant has an equal chance of winning
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The process is auditable by appropriate agencies and verifiable
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The nonprofit cannot manipulate outcomes
This structure removes conflicts of interest and adds a layer of accountability that simply wouldn’t exist if we ran everything internally.
Why We Chose This Model
We didn’t choose this route because it’s easier — it’s actually more work and more expense. We chose it because trust matters, especially when families are supporting a cause as personal as vision loss.
Our community includes:
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Parents navigating rare genetic diagnoses
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Adults losing vision later in life
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Supporters who want to help but need reassurance
Using a third-party agency allows anyone to verify that our fundraisers are real, legal, and fair — without taking our word for it.
What This Means for Participants
If you enter one of our fundraisers, here’s what you can expect:
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Entries are tracked independently
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Winners are drawn randomly after the fundraiser closes
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Winners are contacted by phone and email
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We announce winners publicly once confirmed
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Watching a livestream is never required to win
Every fundraiser is separate, with its own rules, timeline, and winner.
Why This Is Part of the Answer to “Is A Race Against Blindness Legit?”
Legitimate nonprofits build systems that protect supporters — even when no one is watching.
Using a third-party sweepstakes agency is one of the many ways we ensure:
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Legal compliance
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Ethical fundraising
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Transparency for donors
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Fairness for participants
It’s not flashy, but it’s foundational.
And it’s one of the reasons we’re comfortable answering the question openly, every time it’s asked:
Yes — A Race Against Blindness is legit.
Still have questions?
This article is part of our ongoing series answering one of the most common questions we see online:
“Is A Race Against Blindness legit?”
Each article explores a different aspect of our organization — from transparency and compliance to community experiences and independent verification.
👉 Read the full series here:
Trust, Transparency, and Our Mission: Is A Race Against Blindness Legit?
