Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cost of a ticket and how many tickets can I purchase?
A: Each ticket costs $100 USD and there is no limit on the number of tickets a single individual can purchase. The more tickets you purchase the more chances you have to win a prize. Also, remember that all of the net proceeds raised in this fundraiser are used for charitable purposes.
Q: Can I pool my cash together with friends or family to buy a ticket?
A: There are no restrictions on a winner's ability to share prizes after they have been awarded in the Give Peace a Chance Charity Raffle. However, all tickets must be purchased in one (1) single person's name and all prizes are awarded solely to the purchaser's name of record and the address on the winning ticket. Note, the winner of any prize remains solely responsible for: (i) complying with all prize requirements; (ii) providing IPPNW with all proper transfer documentation bearing notarized signatures, as required by IPPNW, in connection with any transfer of a prize; and (iii) any and all taxes, fees, assessments and like charges associated with their prize. IPPNW is not a party to and assumes no responsibility related to any transfer of any prize or to any agreements or understandings regarding the treatment or distribution of any potential prizes. IPPNW’s sole responsibility is to award all prizes to the purchaser's name of record and address as stated on the winning tickets. See Official Rules for full details.
Q: How soon do I get my raffle certificate in the mail after purchase?
A: Whether you place an order for your Give Peace a Chance Charity Raffle ticket(s) via phone, online or through the mail, you will be sent a paper certificate in the mail for your records. Your certificate should arrive in the mail within seven (7) to ten (10) business days after it is successfully processed (including receipt of payment). If you place your order on the secure website, you will also receive an email confirmation shortly after your order has been successfully processed, assuming that you provide a valid email address during purchase and that your ISP or your computer does not block or otherwise restrict the confirmation email from being delivered (i.e., spam filters, etc.).
Q: I did not receive my order confirmation and raffle certificate in the mail or in my email, what do I do now?
A: All certificates are sent via regular mail to the purchasers address provided at the time of purchase. For tickets purchased online, an email confirmation is also sent to the email address entered on the online order screen. If you entered an email address and did not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam filters and junk email boxes as your computers settings may have screened our communication as spam. If you still cannot locate the confirmation email and-or paper certificate, please send us a message to director@ippnw.org or call us directly at 617-868-5050x204. Please be sure to include all pertinent information to assist us in researching your order and resolving any issues.
Q: What is International
Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War(IPPNW)?
A: IPPNW is a licensed 501(c)(3) Charitable and Philanthropic Organization. IPPNW is a non-partisan federation of national medical organizations in 60 countries, representing tens of thousands of doctors, medical students, other health workers, and concerned citizens who share the common goal of creating a more peaceful and secure world freed from the threat of nuclear annihilation.
Q: How much money goes to
Charity?
A: IPPNW will receive 100% of the profit
raised by the sale of raffle tickets to support the educational and operational
activities of the organization. Founded
in 1980, IPPNW is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, which
received the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize
Q: What do you do with the data you
ask for?
A: The data we collect at the time of ticket purchase is used solely for purposes of completing a transaction. We do not sell, rent or otherwise use your information.
Q: Is my credit card number
secure?
A: Yes. All credit card and personal information collected as part of the ticket purchase process are maintained using secure methods including a secure website and secure bank lock-box and secure telephone connections. You can view our website's online security certificate during the checkout process.
Q: How will I know that my credit
card payment went through?
A: You will receive an email confirmation within a few minutes after your purchase has been successfully processed and payment accepted. You will also receive a printed ticket receipt via regular USPS mail in approximately 10 days. Please note - the charge for your ticket purchase will show up on your credit card statement as "IPPNW".
Q: Which credit cards do you
accept?
A: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. You can also send us a check with your ticket request if you prefer. To phone in your ticket request, call us toll free at any time at the phone number listed at the top of this website.
Q: What if I want to pay cash?
A: We do not recommend that you pay for a raffle ticket using cash.
However, if you have no other means or you still wish to purchase tickets with
cash, you can visit our office at