what you'll do
UFC is returning to Australia, and you’re going along for the ride as Dana White’s VIP! You and a friend will join the UFC President in Melbourne for all the action of UFC 243—starting with the dramatic weigh-ins. Dana will bring you on stage to soak up the electric energy, snap photos and see the fighters face each other one last time before the octagon. The next day, you’ll head to Dana’s private section to take in the main event from the best seats in the house. With Australia-native Robert Whittaker up against New Zealand’s own Israel Adesanya, plus a crucial lightweight bout between Al Iaquinta and Dan Hooker, you’re in for an epic time Down Under. Flights and hotel included!
No donation or payment is necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes.
who you'll help
The goal of Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife (VETPAW) is to help end the African poaching crisis and conserve endangered species by utilizing the unrivaled skills and experience of US veterans. VETPAW works to provide meaningful employment to US veterans, support local communities, and save critically endangered and irreplaceable wildlife. Your generosity will help end the African poaching crisis, defund terrorism, and support the men and women who have served their country.
stuff our lawyers want you to read
Winners:
You (“Winner”) + 1 (“Guest”)
Timing:
October 6, 2019
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Sponsor:
Omaze, Inc. (“Sponsor”)
Charity:
VETPAW ("Charity")
All donations made in connection with a fundraising campaign are paid to Charities Aid Foundation of America (“CAFA”), an IRS-recognized, U.S. public charity whose mission is to make giving internationally and domestically safe, easy and effective for U.S. donors. CAFA prequalifies each Charity as an eligible recipient of CAFA grants. At the end of each fundraising campaign, so long as the Charity continues to qualify as an eligible recipient of CAFA grants, CAFA will make a grant to the Charity of the net proceeds of the fundraising campaign.*
Prize Provider:
UFC ("Prize Provider")
Details: Winner and guest will go to UFC 243, be on stage for weigh-ins, and watch the fight from Dana White's private section. Winner will receive a one-year membership to UFC Gym and a $500 gift card to UFCSTORE.com. Flights and hotel to UFC 243 included.
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Sweepstakes Start Date:
August 29, 2019
Deadline to Enter:
September 19, 2019 at 11:59pm PT
Winner Announced:
On or around October 4, 2019
Approximate Retail Value:
$4,000
Who's Eligible:
You must be at least 18 years old to win. Guest must be of legal age of majority in his/her jurisdiction of residence (and at least 18). In addition to Winner requirements (detailed below), Guest must complete and return a publicity and liability release prior to departure.
If Winner and/or Guest reside outside the country where experience will take place, Winner and/or Guest must have current, valid passports, and be able to travel to the experience location(s). If they are unable to travel to the experience location(s), they will forfeit the prize. Winners must not be residents of Belgium, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Italy, North Korea, Singapore, Sudan, Syria or Thailand. In certain countries, local rules and laws may restrict or prohibit the award of certain prizes or impose additional restrictions on participation. Entry is subject to all local laws. See our Sweepstakes Official Rules for more details. Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor, Charity, or Prize Provider, and members of their immediate families and households, are not eligible to win.
Individuals may not receive more than one major/grand prize and one minor prize within the same 18 month period.
How to Enter:
Visit Omaze.com to utilize any of our methods of entry. Receive bonus entries for donations. See our Sweepstakes Official Rules for more details.
Selection Process:
Conditional Winners will be chosen through a random selection process by Omaze or its representative. Odds of winning depend on the number of tickets held. A verification process will take place during which conditional Winners will be required to sign paperwork re-confirming their eligibility and their ability to participate on given dates. Omaze may also perform background checks, at its discretion, before an official Winner is announced.
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.
At Omaze, we believe fundraising should be about impact, not percentages. Our model allows us, in partnership with Charities Aid Foundation America (we call them CAFA), to really make a difference and disrupt the way society traditionally thinks about charitable giving.
Here’s how it works: Omaze and CAFA work together to offer incredible prizes and experiences that anyone can potentially win. You don’t have to donate to enter, but if you do, your donation to CAFA is then used to make a charitable grant to a great cause, which we love. Omaze pays for everything that’s needed to run the sweepstakes, which means the only ones taking a chance are the entrants (you!)—not the charity. The nonprofit can spend less time worrying about raising funds, and instead focus their energy on doing awesome work.
*This means that for the typical campaign, from every dollar you donate, 60 cents is passed directly through to CAFA, all of which is then used by CAFA to make a grant to the associated charity. If there are multiple charities, then grants of equal share are made to each charity. Of the remaining 40 cents, 25 cents is typically used to pay for things like advertising, payment processing and the costs of making the campaign a success—including providing the prize. Then the last 15 cents goes to Omaze and is used to cover the cost of providing and maintaining the technology and team that makes this all happen.
The result? Causes get a guaranteed grant with no risk and no overhead or investment, our lucky winners get awesome prizes, and everyone else gets to help a great cause and spread joy!