Win This Cessna 172 OR $100,000! Your Choice!
We’re fully resto-moding this 1956 Cessna 172!
Aircraft Upgrades in Progress
- Freshly Overhauled Propeller- Awaiting Installation
- Full Lycoming Engine Overhaul- Awaiting Installation
- New Custom Interior- Scheduled
- New Custom Panel- Scheduled
See our last airplane raffle winner Here!
All proceeds will benefit The Rescue Foundations in support of the organization’s charitable humanitarian flight services.
Mission:
The Rescue Foundations are dedicated to serving those most in need through aviation. Through our three core programs—Guardian Wings, providing medical flights; Honor Missions, transporting veterans and first responders for medical services as well as memorial services; and Fly-Fur Rescue, ensuring at-risk animals reach safety—we bridge the gap between urgent needs and critical resources, offering hope and support through the power of flight.
Official Rules:
The Rescue Foundations Airplane Raffle (the "Raffle") is a fundraising initiative to support the organization's charitable humanitarian flight services. 100% of the money raised through the Raffle directly funds these efforts.
The Raffle is conducted in the state of Pennsylvania, where The Rescue Foundations is based, and is governed by Pennsylvania law. Participation is open to permanent U.S. residents who are at least 18 years old at the time of purchase. Employees, board members, volunteers, of the Rescue Foundations and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
1. Ticket Purchase and Availability
- Tickets can only be purchased online at https://rafflecreator.com
- All tickets are considered sold in Pennsylvania.
- Participants may purchase multiple tickets; however, only 7,500 tickets will be sold.
- Each ticket is assigned a unique number. Ticket numbers will be sent to the email address provided at purchase. The Rescue Foundations is not responsible for lost or misdirected emails. If you do not receive your ticket numbers within 24 hours, contact [email protected]
- Each ticket’s face value is $100. The tickets do not have a cash value, are non-transferable.
2. Ticket Sales Deadline
- The deadline to purchase a ticket is when 7,500 tickets have been sold or September 30 2026 (extended due to engine overhaul), whichever comes first.
- The Rescue Foundations is not responsible for unsuccessful purchases due to ticket availability or processing delays.
3. Drawing Details
- The Rescue Foundations will administer the Raffle and will use the Raffle Creator platform to host the Raffle online, including fulfilling ticket orders, processing payments, and providing a random number generator for Raffle entries.
- The winner does not have to be present to win.
5. Winner Notification & Disqualification
- Winners will be notified via phone, email, and/or mail only.
- If a winner cannot be reached after at least two contact attempts within four weeks of the drawing, is ineligible, or fails to comply with the Official Rules, an alternate winner will be selected.
- All winners consent to the public disclosure of their identity and images for promotional use.
6. Taxes & Prize Acceptance
- Each winner is responsible for all applicable federal, Pennsylvania, and local taxes, including registration and insurance fees.
- Winners must complete all necessary documents, including:
- FAA Aircraft Registration Application (if applicable)
- IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
- IRS Form 5754 (if applicable)
7. Affidavit and Release
- Winners of prizes exceeding $5,000 must pay 24% of federal withholding tax before claiming the prize. The Rescue Foundations will withhold these taxes ( The $35,000 included in prize monies ) to apply to those withholdings.
- All prizes must be claimed and accepted in Pennsylvania.
- The airplane winner is responsible for transport arrangements.
8. Liability Release
- By entering, participants release The Rescue Foundations, its directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any liability related to participation, prize acceptance, or use.
- The Rescue Foundations makes no warranties or representations regarding the aircraft beyond those stated in this document. The winner has the right to inspect the aircraft before accepting the prize.
9. Sole Remedy
- Participants’ exclusive remedy for any claim related to the Raffle is a refund of the ticket purchase price.
