win our Minneapolis hamilton Mini-Sweepstakes!
(entries closed 8/11, 2:00 EDT--thanks to all who entered!)
Sweepstakes winner will receive one incredible evening on Saturday, September 1 in Minneapolis, including:
1) Two tickets to the 8 PM touring performance of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theatre
2) Hotel accommodations for two at the luxury Radisson Blu for Saturday, Sept 1 (within walking distance to the theatre)
3) A $100 Visa Gift Card to help cover dinner/transportation expenses
The winner will be drawn on August 11, 2018. Prizes were donated by Aria's family, and 100% of all sweepstakes proceeds (net of credit card processing fees) will benefit the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF).
FAQ:
What happens if I win?
--You'll be notified after the drawing. I'll make sure I'm shipping the show tickets and the gift card to the right address and I'll ask you what name I should put the hotel reservation under, and you'll be all set for the September 1 showing of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis at 8:00 PM!
If I win, can I transfer the prize to someone else?
--Sure! It's your prize, and if you want it to go to someone else (maybe you've got a huge Hamilton fan in your friends/family group), that's great!--I just need to know where to send the tickets and whose name to put on the hotel reservation.
How did you get these tickets?
--I was selected for the presale and got lucky to get tickets to the first Saturday showing, so I bought them. I figured it wouldn't be hard to find someone who could use them :)
Why do you raise money for the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF)?
--Five reasons.
1. You've heard the saying, "It's not personal, it's business"? This isn't business. It's personal. We lost our little girl (Aria) to FA. I never wanted that to be part of my identity, but it is. Over time, most of the people I call friends I've met because of an FA connection. We know these families. We know their kids. They need our help.
2. We love that FARF has a dual mission of advancing scientific research and family support. Of course we all want a cure--the sooner the better--but the value of being able to connect with other families dealing with the same rare condition simply cannot be overstated. FARF organizes and supports family and adult meetings in addition to scientific symposiums. We believe that's money well spent.
3. Dollars raised matter more and go farther with FARF than they would if directed to most other charitable causes. As an orphan disease, FA doesn't get much in the way of federal research support--the huge majority of funding is raised by affected families. The oversight is exactly what you'd want--a scientific advisory board screens grant applications and makes specific funding recommendations, and they have a track record of accomplishment that's pretty impressive. It's exciting to be a (small) part of that!
4. The benefits of the research FARF supports extend beyond FA. Because FA patients will face cancer risks that are orders of magnitude higher than what is seen in the general population, early detection and treatment is critical. Many of the funded projects have improved cancer treatments as a goal, which will have wide-ranging benefits for lots of people--even for those who do not have FA. Along those lines, this is a great read: LINK.
5. We believe in the folks behind FARF. We know them personally. They're as invested in the mission as you could possibly be, and consistently go above and beyond expectations. They've got a vision, they've got a track record of accomplishment, they're working on exciting developments that will change lives, and they're supporting families who are dealing with the impossible. We think you'd have to look pretty hard to find a more deserving charity.
What happens if I win?
--You'll be notified after the drawing. I'll make sure I'm shipping the show tickets and the gift card to the right address and I'll ask you what name I should put the hotel reservation under, and you'll be all set for the September 1 showing of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis at 8:00 PM!
If I win, can I transfer the prize to someone else?
--Sure! It's your prize, and if you want it to go to someone else (maybe you've got a huge Hamilton fan in your friends/family group), that's great!--I just need to know where to send the tickets and whose name to put on the hotel reservation.
How did you get these tickets?
--I was selected for the presale and got lucky to get tickets to the first Saturday showing, so I bought them. I figured it wouldn't be hard to find someone who could use them :)
Why do you raise money for the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF)?
--Five reasons.
1. You've heard the saying, "It's not personal, it's business"? This isn't business. It's personal. We lost our little girl (Aria) to FA. I never wanted that to be part of my identity, but it is. Over time, most of the people I call friends I've met because of an FA connection. We know these families. We know their kids. They need our help.
2. We love that FARF has a dual mission of advancing scientific research and family support. Of course we all want a cure--the sooner the better--but the value of being able to connect with other families dealing with the same rare condition simply cannot be overstated. FARF organizes and supports family and adult meetings in addition to scientific symposiums. We believe that's money well spent.
3. Dollars raised matter more and go farther with FARF than they would if directed to most other charitable causes. As an orphan disease, FA doesn't get much in the way of federal research support--the huge majority of funding is raised by affected families. The oversight is exactly what you'd want--a scientific advisory board screens grant applications and makes specific funding recommendations, and they have a track record of accomplishment that's pretty impressive. It's exciting to be a (small) part of that!
4. The benefits of the research FARF supports extend beyond FA. Because FA patients will face cancer risks that are orders of magnitude higher than what is seen in the general population, early detection and treatment is critical. Many of the funded projects have improved cancer treatments as a goal, which will have wide-ranging benefits for lots of people--even for those who do not have FA. Along those lines, this is a great read: LINK.
5. We believe in the folks behind FARF. We know them personally. They're as invested in the mission as you could possibly be, and consistently go above and beyond expectations. They've got a vision, they've got a track record of accomplishment, they're working on exciting developments that will change lives, and they're supporting families who are dealing with the impossible. We think you'd have to look pretty hard to find a more deserving charity.