Hines Ward's Big Game Weekend Raffle
Entry Deadline: 1:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Grand Prize:
- Winner and a guest will be Hines Ward's special guests in Dallas as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV (2 Seats, Cowboy Stadium, Sunday, February 6, 2011, Kickoff at 5:30 CST)
- Winner and a guest will meet Hines Ward to receive tickets and for autographs, photos, and a chat about the game
- Winner will receive game used gloves and cleats (not from Super Bowl) autographed by Hines Ward
- Winner and guest will enjoy 3 nights hotel accommodations in or near Dallas (Single room, double occupancy, check-in Friday, February 4, 2011, check-out Monday, February 7, 2011)
- Winner will receive a $3,000 allowance for travel, meals, ground transportation, and other expenses
- Winner will receive a cash prize in the amount of $2,904.00 to mitigate the Winner's tax liability that results from winning the raffle. This prize is withheld and paid, on behalf of the Winner, directly to the IRS ($2,400.00) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ($504.00)
Proceeds Benefit: Hines Ward's Helping Hands Foundation
Join Hines Ward and the Hines Ward Helping Hands Foundation in their mission to provide educational programs to help children build confidence and maintain a work ethic that will provide them the tools to succeed in life and you could be enjoying this ultimate Steelers AFC Championship experience.
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While this experience of a lifetime is priceless, the fair market value of the tangible prizes (e.g., as applicable in any given raffle, hotel, travel, meals, tickets, taxes, etc.) is $9,600.00. Also, Winner will be notified and does not need to be present at the drawing to Win.

