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.
Participants may purchase multiple tickets; however, only 6,000 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 6,000 tickets have been sold or December 22, 2025 (unless the date is extended), 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 original drawing date was September 22, 2025, but has been extended 90 days to December 22, 2025.
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:
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.
1961 Piper Cherokee PA-28-160 Restomoded and Restored + $35,000 for Taxes OR $100,000 Cash, Plus a visit to the Rescue Hangar to meet the Rebuild Rescue crew for a day of fun.IMG_9157 3.jpg3.58 MB
Second Prize: $5,000 Flight Training or A&P Training Scholarship. Plus a visit to the Rescue Hangar to meet the Rebuild Rescue Crew for a day of fun.
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Third Prize: Aviators Package - Everything a Pilot needs! Contents to be announced ! Plus a visit to the Rescue Hangar to meet the Rebuild Rescue crew for a day of fun.
