Children's Museum announces MINI Cooper Car Raffle Fundraiser

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is revving up its fundraising efforts by raffling off a MINI Cooper Convertible to one lucky winner. The Museum’s 2012 MINI Cooper Car Raffle is a brand new initiative to raise vital operating funds for Museum’s award-winning programs. Only 600 tickets will be sold at $100 each and the winner will take possession of a 2012 pepper white MINI Cooper Convertible from event sponsor MINI of Bedford.

“People may not be aware of what a huge resource we are to the community on both local and statewide levels,” said Justine Roberts, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of NH. “We serve over 93,000 people a year and nearly half of those visitors are welcomed at no cost or reduced admission. We have free programs for families with children on the autism spectrum, for families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s, and for all Title 1 schools in New Hampshire. We also open our doors to arts, education, cultural management and science professionals as a meeting place and to encourage networking and collaborations. We are launching this new fundraiser so we can continue finding ways to make a difference for New Hampshire’s families.”

The 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible awarded through the raffle is valued at $29,000. The model is pepper white with black bonnet stripes, and is equipped with a6-speed automatic transmission, cold weather package (heated seats, heated power folding mirrors, and heated washer jets), Bluetooth with iPod adapter, power folding convertible top, 121 HP 1.6 liter engine, air conditioning, MINI Boost Stereo, 1-year free Sirius subscription, CD player, power one-touch windows, and power door locks.

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Museum’s Cheers to Children event on the evening of March 23, 2012. This event will feature signature dishes from great local restaurants, a variety of wine generously donated by New Hampshire liquor distributors, and live music. Tickets for Cheers to Children are available at $50 per person, or there is an option to buy the Ultimate Ticket: one car raffle ticket and two tickets to Cheers toChildren for just $175, a $25 savings.

Tickets for the MINI Cooper Car Raffle and Cheers for Children event may be purchased at www.childrens-museum.org, at the Museum’s front desk during regular business hours, or by calling the Museum at 603-742-2002.

Purchasers of car raffle tickets must be 18 years or older, possess a valid driver’s license and provide proof of insurance. The winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes resulting from the award of this prize. A maximum of 600 tickets will be sold. If less than 300 tickets are sold, the raffle prize will be 50% of proceeds. If 300 or more tickets are sold, the prize will be the 2012 pepper white MINI Cooper Convertible. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.