Q: What is the cost of a raffle ticket and how many tickets can I purchase? 
A: Each ticket costs US$100 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 will help youth organizing for a more peaceful world without nuclear weapons.

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.

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: Does IPPNW have a permit to conduct this raffle?
A: Yes! A copy of the 2012 permit is available here.

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 receive a confirmation and ticket stub for your records. Purchasers will receive a ticket by email within ten (10) business days after the order is successfully processed (including receipt of payment). Please provide a valid email address during purchase and ensure 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 my email, what do I do now?
A: Please send a message to director@ippnw.org or call us directly at +1.617.440.1733 x204. 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 63 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: I live in Germany and am buying a ticket for the Give Peace a Chance Vereinstombola. Is that the same thing as the raffle? Why is the name different in the US?
A:  The Give Peace a Chance Vereinstombola is the same charity fundraiser event as the Give Peace a Chance Raffle. IPPNW is an international organization and although English is the main language used in our federation, we found that in different countries, different names are used exclusively to describe a raffle.

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 emailed copy of your ticket with a few 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 +1.617.440.1733 x204 and ask for Garrett.

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 66-70 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143. Please do not send cash through the mail with any ticket request, IPPNW is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail in ticket requests. You can pay easily through our secure website. Please make sure to include a note in the Comments section that the transaction is payment for raffle tickets. Thanks and good luck!