How to enter the 2023 A Sweet Affair Raffle: 

All raffle tickets purchased online at www.ASweetAffairChicago.org by 11:55 p.m. CT on November 8, 2023 are automatically entered in the “A Sweet Affair” raffle. Internet sales of raffle tickets are OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF ILLINOIS ONLY. Raffles can also be purchased in-person at the A Sweet Affair event on November 9, 2023. In-person sales of raffle tickets on November 9th are open ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF STATES WHERE IT IS NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW. Raffle tickets may be purchased by individuals who are 21 years of age or older. Raffle is void in states where prohibited by law. 

Purchasing tickets: Raffle tickets may be purchased for twenty dollars ($20.00) each or 3 for fifty dollars ($50.00) by eligible persons (see above) from October 3, 2023 until November 9, 2023 7:30 p.m. CT. Sale of raffle tickets either at the event or online may be suspended or stopped at any time at the sole discretion of Thresholds. 

Eligibility: Anyone can enter the A Sweet Affair Raffle, except employees of the Thresholds External Affairs (EA) Department or persons living in the same household as a member of the Thresholds EA’s Department. Void where prohibited by law. 

Selection and notification of winner: A winner will be drawn on November 9, 2023 at A Sweet Affair event. Online entries will not be accepted after 11:55 p.m. CT on November 8, 2023. Winner will be selected by random drawing and need not be present to claim prize. Winner will be notified by telephone or email. The rules detailing raffle eligibility and method of selecting winner are on file at Thresholds. As a condition of being awarded the Prize, winner must claim Prize by December 5, 2023. The chances of winning are dependent upon the number of entries. 

General: By participating in the “A Sweet Affair” raffle, the participant agrees that Thresholds and related organizations, their agents, and employees have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind which result from use of the prize or by participation in the contest. Prize is nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Thresholds may use winner’s name and picture for publicity purposes without further compensation. 

The Internal Revenue Service takes the position that no portion of the raffle ticket price will qualify as a charitable contribution for federal income purposes. The winner is responsible for paying all taxes and expenses relating to winning the prize. By participating in the raffle, participant agrees to be bound by these official rules, and by all decisions of the contest judges.