Crusader Cash Raffle FAQs

The 2023 Crusader Cash Raffle Drawing will be held from October 2nd to October 27th. Every weekday, St. Cecelia  Catholic School (SCS) will be giving away cash to the winner of the day. Each Monday through Thursday, winners will receive $100, and Friday winners will take home $500. On the final day of the raffle (October 27th) the winner will receive $3000.

• When are the drawings held?

Drawings will occur at noon each weekday.  Drawings on days when the school office is closed will occur the following day when in-person classes are held.  All winning tickets will be re-entered for remaining drawings. Winners will be notified by phone or email and posted on Facebook as well as on the school website .

• How much do the raffle tickets cost?

The suggested donation for each ticket is $10 and gives the purchaser 20 chances to win.

• When are the raffle tickets due?

The start of the raffle tickets sales is September 15th, 2023. Each family's 30-ticket sale commitment is due by Friday, September 29th, 2023. This is necessary in order to be eligible for all 20 drawings. Additional tickets may be purchased online through 3:30pm Thursday, October 26th, 2023.

• How are winnings awarded? Do I have to report winnings?

Winners will be notified by phone or email and posted on Facebook. Checks will be mailed directly to the winners. 1099 forms will only be distributed to those that win over $5000.

• Where do I purchase the tickets?

Tickets can be purchased by using the link provided. The link can also be found in the parent newsletter, parent portal, and SCS website, www.st-cecelia.org under events.

• Will selling tickets help our family meet their Mandatory Hours of Service (MHS)?

Yes, it will! When you sell 30 tickets you will receive 10 MHS.

• How much money can we make with this fundraiser?

When each family sells their 30 tickets, the school has the potential to earn about 75% of the $125,000 commitment of the Home and School Association.

• How can I help make this fundraiser a success?

The success of our Crusader Cash Raffle is dependent on everyone's participation. A minimum of 30 tickets is required for each family to sell, but the more you sell, the more money we raise to benefit our children.

• Are there any fun incentives for the students of SCS associated with the raffle?

Yes!  Any family that sells their 30 tickets will have their child entered into a drawing to spin a prize wheel where they can win cash or gift cards as prizes.  Students will also receive an entire dress out week if they meet their goal of selling 9,780 tickets!