Raffle Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the giveaway been canceled?

No, the giveaway date for the house and BMW is still scheduled for Nov. 19, 2022. The winner(s) will be posted on the raffle Facebook page and announced on WAVE.

Will the house and other prizes still be given away?

Yes. Our sponsors are still committed to the mission of Norton Children’s Hospital.

Can I still purchase tickets?

Tickets will be available for the raffle until it sells out. Online ticket sales and telephone ticket sales will close on Friday, Nov. 18, at noon. Your last chance to purchase a ticket will be in person at the Snow Ball gala on Saturday, Nov 19. Only 15,000 tickets will be sold.
 

How can I confirm that my ticket purchase was received?

The best way to receive confirmation is to provide your email address when you purchase your ticket. You will receive an emailed confirmation of your purchase within a few hours (check your junk and spam folders). If you do not provide an email address, allow two to three weeks for us to process your ticket purchase and send a physical confirmation notice by mail. You also are always welcome to call the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation at (502) 629-8060. Leave a message and we will call you back.

How much are the raffle tickets?

Tickets are $100 each.

How many tickets can I get?

There is no limit.

What does my ticket make me eligible for?

Your ticket makes you eligible for all the prizes whose deadline hasn’t passed. The earlier you buy your ticket, the more prizes you’re eligible for.

If I win one of the other prizes, can I also win the home or the BMW?

Yes! Early-bird winners are eligible for all subsequent drawings, including the grand prize of a new home in Norton Commons and the first prize of a BMW plus $10,000 cash.

Who is eligible to get raffle tickets and win?

To participate in the raffle and to win any prize, you must be a U.S. resident and age 18 or older. If more than one name appears on an entry, the prize will be awarded to the first person listed on the entry who is at least age 18 and a U.S. resident. It is the sole responsibility of the winner in a multiple-party entry to allocate any prize among the participants in that entry. IRS Form 5754 must be completed if the winnings are being shared by two or more persons. The information provided on Form 5754 will enable Norton Healthcare (the payer) to prepare a Form W-2G for each individual listed on Form 5754. Employees of the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and members of their immediate family* are not eligible to participate in the raffle.

*“Immediate family” means:
• Spouse and parents-in-law
• Parents and grandparents
• Children and their spouses
• Siblings and their spouses

What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning a prize are dependent on the available tickets for sale. Ticket sales are limited to 15,000. All tickets have an equal chance to win a prize.

How long will it take to get my receipt?

If you provide an email address, you will receive an email confirmation of your ticket purchase immediately. Within two weeks, you will receive another email with a copy of your ticket that you can print for your records. You will not receive a ticket in the mail. If you do not provide an email address, you will receive a receipt and your ticket by mail in 10 to 14 business days. The emailed copy is the same as the mailed one, but will arrive sooner. As always, you may call the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation at (502) 629-8060 to verify your purchase and number of tickets.

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Do I have to be present to win?

No, you don’t have to be present to win any prize or have your ticket confirmation with you. Winners will be announced by name, not ticket number.

How will I know if I won?

We will call winners immediately after the drawing. If you are a winner, you will be notified in writing with a Winner Notification Packet (“Packet”), which includes forms W-9 and W2-G. The Packet will be physically delivered to you or sent by certified, return receipt U.S. mail within seven days of the drawing to the address you provided. As a winner, you must claim the prize within 30 days from the date of receipt of the Agreement to indicate your desire to accept the prize and willingness to make necessary arrangements to do so. If you do not wish to claim the prize, but wish to donate it to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, you must provide a written statement within the 30-day period stating that you wish to donate the prize back to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. If you do not claim the prize or donate it to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation within the 30 days after being contacted, you shall forfeit the prize. The Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation will notify the Kentucky Office of Charitable Gaming and draw another ticket in the presence of Office personnel.

May I claim my ticket as a tax deduction?

Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle tickets are not tax-deductible. The IRS has adopted the position that the $100 ticket price is not deductible as a charitable donation for federal income tax purposes.

What are the taxes on the house and what do I have to do if I win it?

Prize winners are subject to and responsible for all federal, state and local income taxes and any other taxes, tariffs, fees or other amounts levied by governmental entities payable due to acceptance of the prize and the law, regulations, procedures, rules and directives applicable to raffles. All federal, state and local laws relating to the transfer, ownership or use of the prize apply. If you are the winner, the prize shall not be transferred until you have met all legal requirements. As the winner of the house, you must agree that the written determination of a licensed appraiser obtained by the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation will be used to determine the value of the house for income tax and all other purposes. The IRS requires that taxes on prizes valued greater than $5,000 must be paid upon acceptance and before the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation may deliver the prize to the winner. If you are the winner, you are encouraged to consult a tax professional.

How much of the proceeds actually go to Norton Children’s?

100% of the proceeds from the Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle go to support Norton Children’s Hospital for research, child advocacy and health education for patients, families, physicians, hospital staff and the community. Thank you for partnering with us for this great cause!
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