Relay for Life Raffle: Win Big Prizes and Support a Good Cause!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around organizing a raffle for a Relay for Life event, with participants sharing their experiences and seeking suggestions for catchy names and ticket pricing strategies.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses their team's transition from a Bingo event to a raffle due to a lack of prizes and scheduling conflicts.
  • Another participant suggests the name "Pampered Chef Gift Set Sweepstakes" for the raffle.
  • One participant shares their experience from a previous event, mentioning that they sold tickets for $3 and raised about $800.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about ticket pricing, considering options like $5 for one ticket or $20 for five tickets, and seeks input on what might be appealing to buyers.
  • One participant asks if it would be appropriate to promote raffle tickets at cooking shows without detracting from the host's sales.
  • Several users mention the importance of catchy names for the raffle, with one participant noting that three team members prefer "Bonanza" while one prefers "Prizes."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best pricing strategy for raffle tickets, with no clear consensus on whether to sell tickets individually or in bundles. There is also no consensus on the best name for the raffle, as preferences vary among participants.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to organizing raffles for charity events, focusing on ticket pricing, naming, and promotional strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants involved in fundraising events or those looking for ideas on organizing raffles may find the shared experiences and suggestions beneficial.

whiteyteresa
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Question is coming - just want to give you some background (
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I belong to a Relay for Life Team and usually we do a Bingo in May (this year May 3rd) with PC products - this year our team can't get any prizes sponsored this year. We have lots of products (15 prizes ranging from $35 - $55 - this is stuff that we bought since the last bingo and things that I bought to help a host) we normally do 20 prizes and HWC products as for quickies, small products for mini door prizes and then a large gift for the Main door prize. My team and I can't do the bingo because of that plus two of the four members have other plans that are very important that came up recently. So we canceled the Bingo and now we are going to raffle off the PC Bingo prizes/gift sets - these prizes are 3 to 5 items that work together.

So we are going to raffle these products off at the Relay on June 6th - we plan to pull a name about every 20 minutes for 5 hours starting at 10pm - the Relay starts early in the morning with people setting up and then the kick off is at 6pm - then the lighting of the candles at 9pm - so that is why we are starting at that time so it gives us time to sell tickets at the Relay. We also are going to sell the tickets early (well as soon as I make them that is) so my team wants a catchy name for the raffle - I have attached the two differents

1 says Bonanza

1 says Prizes

3 of the team members like Bonanza

and 1 likes Prizes

We need a catchy name

So I need your
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What should we call it

It is 11pm here and I need to get some sleep
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- I think that I am coming down with the flu
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Please give me all of your ideas for what we can call this raffle thingy

and yes - we are selling the tickets for $5 - with give out so much products - we think this is a great price

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Teresa

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How about Pampered Chef Gift Set Sweepstakes? Not feeling super creative right now. Let me think for a bit. Linda
 
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One more time

Thanks

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HELP PLEASE
 
A year later . . . did anyone help? If so, please share. I'm doing my first Relay for Life event this year (May 1st) and need help with the details. I already have a 10" stainless steel skillet with lid so i am thinking that if I can get it for free with the Jan - Feb prom that is going on now, I can raffle it off. By May PC price will make it a $150 value!

Did you just do $5 a ticket or maybe $20 for 5 tickets? Did anyone think that is too much? (I mayself don't buy riffle tickets - too short on cash and I NEVER win anything!) I have never done a riffle before so I am not sure how much to make the tickets for since the item is pretty nice. (I think.) I was also thinking of buying some of the old SB cookbooks and giving them away. Should it be a CB for each raffle ticket or CB when get 5 raffle tickets?

Would it be better to make the tickets cheaper and maybe sell more of them? I would be more willing to pay $5 for 5 chances vs. 1 chance. But then would anyone buy 20 chances for $20?

What name did you come up with? Do you have a copy of the flyer or tickets that I could get an idea from? Thanks for any and all help!
 
mkcook said:
. . . Do you have a copy of the flyer or tickets that I could get an idea from? Thanks for any and all help!

Sorry I must be blind! After I posted I found the ticket attachment on the 1st post. Would still appreciate any other suggestions. I'm not good of thinking up names for an event.

Do you think it would be out of place between now and May 1st for each of my cooking shows to have my triffle bowl setting out and ask the guest if that want to help buy a ticket? Or would the host perceve it as taking away from the her sales?
 
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The tickets were called

"Prize Extravaganza"

We sold them for $3 and sold about $800.

I printed the tickets, my sister bought the paper and my cousins bought the ink

We all helped cutting them and perforating them

Thanks for asking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Relay for Life Raffle?

The Relay for Life Raffle is a fundraising event designed to support cancer research and patient services through the American Cancer Society. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes while contributing to a worthy cause.

How can I participate in the raffle?

To participate in the Relay for Life Raffle, you can purchase raffle tickets online or at designated events. Each ticket you buy increases your chances of winning one of the fantastic prizes available.

What types of prizes can I win?

The raffle features a variety of prizes, which may include gift baskets, gift cards, and items donated by local businesses, including Pampered Chef products. The specific prizes can vary each year, so be sure to check the event details for the latest offerings.

Where does the money raised from the raffle go?

All proceeds from the Relay for Life Raffle go directly to the American Cancer Society. The funds are used to support cancer research, provide patient services, and help with community education and outreach programs.

When and where will the raffle drawing take place?

The raffle drawing typically takes place during the Relay for Life event, which is held at a specific date and location. For the exact details regarding the date and venue, please refer to the event's official website or contact the event organizers.

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