We love supporting local charities and we’re proud to sponsor the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire’s latest fund raising efforts. Right now the Children’s Museum is raffling off a new Pepper White 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible from our New Hampshire MINI dealership, MINI of Bedford, so you can support a worthy cause and earn a chance to win this great little car just in time for spring. The museum will sell 600 tickets at $100 each, which means you have a great chance of winning! Join us in making sure the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire has a bright future! For more information, read the official press release below:
(Dover NH January 19, 2012) The Children¹s Museum of New Hampshire is revving up its fundraising efforts by raffling off a MINI Cooper Convertible to one lucky winner. The Museum¹s 2012 MINI Cooper Car Raffle is a brand new initiative to raise vital operating funds for Museum¹s 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 Children¹s 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 Hampshire¹s 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 Museum¹s 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 to Children 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 Museum¹s 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 driver¹s 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 percent 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.
About the Children¹s Museum of NH:
The not-for-profit Children¹s Museum of New Hampshire is located in the center of Dover and offers two floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children from newborn to age 12. Visitors can explore a wide range of interests, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the Silver LEED-certified museum specializes in creating memorable family learning experiences and works closely with schools, social service agencies and educators. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events. For more information, please visit www.childrens-museum.org
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