Every win also brings joy to a child in the hospital
When a Luck For Good prize is won, 20 to 50% of it goes to a charity. We have chosen small, hands-on nonprofits that work with children, where every dollar quickly turns into a smile, some comfort or a well-earned break.
How it works
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One charity per game
The official rules of each game name the charity that benefits and the share it will receive, from 20 to 50% of the prize.
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A guaranteed share
The charity's share is part of the guaranteed prize. It depends neither on a later donation nor on the winner's goodwill.
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Paid directly
If luck strikes, the winner receives the prize and the charity receives its share.
Why grassroots charities
Big causes already have big donors. A local nonprofit, with a small staff and lots of volunteers, sees the difference right away: a summer camp for kids in treatment, a room for parents near the hospital, a clown's visit before surgery.
Why kids
A sweepstakes is about luck and joy. We want that joy to go first to the kids who need it most: sick, hospitalized and premature children, and their families.
The charities we would like to support
Ten charities per country, vetted one by one: website online, recent activity, no known controversy.
These charities are not Luck For Good partners at this stage and have not given us their consent. An agreement is signed with each charity before any game that names it.
United States
Hand to Hold
Austin, Texas
Supports families of premature and NICU babies with peer mentors who have been there, support groups, counseling and bereavement care, before, during and after the hospital stay.
handtohold.orgGraham's Foundation
Bloomington, Indiana
Founded by a mother of micro preemie twins, it sends free care packages to NICU parents and pairs them with mentors who are former preemie parents themselves.
grahamsfoundation.orgJessie Rees Foundation (NEGU)
Irvine, California
Started by 12 year old Jessie during her own cancer fight, it sends JoyJars filled with hospital approved toys to children battling cancer, plus free support for their families.
negu.orgHearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe
Greater Boston, Massachusetts
Volunteer hospital clowns who visit children in five Boston area hospitals, letting each child lead the play to ease fear, boredom and pain during their stay.
heartsandnoses.orgGeorge Mark Children's House
San Leandro, California
The first pediatric palliative care home in the US, offering seriously ill children respite, transitional and end of life care in a homelike setting, free to families.
georgemark.orgRyan House
Phoenix, Arizona
Provides free respite, palliative and end of life care for children with life limiting conditions, with music therapy and pool sessions, so parents can rest and families make memories.
ryanhouse.orgBeads of Courage
Tucson, Arizona
Gives children with cancer and other serious illnesses a colorful bead for each treatment milestone, helping them record and share their story of courage, in over 400 hospitals.
beadsofcourage.orgCal's Angels
St. Charles, Illinois
Grants wishes to children fighting cancer, brings comfort kits and hospital parties to young patients, and funds pediatric cancer research in Chicagoland hospitals.
calsangels.orgSunshine Foundation
Southampton, Pennsylvania
The original wish granting charity, founded by a Philadelphia police officer, makes dreams come true for chronically ill, seriously ill and disabled children, with stays at its Florida Dream Village.
sunshinefoundation.orgHopeKids
Scottsdale, Arizona
Gives children with cancer or other life threatening conditions, and their families, a free calendar of events and outings so they always have something joyful to look forward to.
hopekids.org
Australia
- Miracle Babies FoundationNew South Wales
- Life's Little Treasures FoundationRingwood, Victoria
- Very Special KidsMalvern, Melbourne
- Hummingbird HouseChermside, Brisbane
- Bear CottageManly, Sydney
- Clown Doctors AustraliaAustralia-wide
- TLC for KidsEssendon Fields, Melbourne
- Kids With Cancer Foundation AustraliaGlenwood, NSW
- Starlight Children's Foundation AustraliaAustralia-wide
- Make-A-Wish AustraliaAustralia-wide
Brazil
- ONG Prematuridade.comPorto Alegre (RS)
- Casa Durval PaivaNatal (RN)
- Associação Peter PanFortaleza (CE)
- Associação Viva e Deixe ViverSão Paulo (SP)
- Trupe da SaúdeCuritiba (PR)
- Doutores da AlegriaSão Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Recife
- AbraceBrasília (DF)
- Grupo de Apoio à Criança com Câncer (GACC-BA)Salvador (BA)
- TUCCA Associação para Crianças e Adolescentes com CâncerSão Paulo (SP)
- Make-A-Wish BrasilSão Paulo (SP)
Canada
- Canadian Premature Babies FoundationToronto, Ontario
- Préma-QuébecLongueuil, Québec
- Canuck Place Children's HospiceVancouver and Abbotsford, BC
- Roger Neilson Children's HospiceOttawa, Ontario
- Le Phare, Enfants et FamillesMontréal, Québec
- Emily's House Children's HospiceToronto, Ontario
- Campfire CircleToronto, Ontario
- Kids Cancer Care Foundation of AlbertaCalgary, Alberta
- Alberta DreamsEdmonton, Alberta
- Fondation Dr ClownMontréal, Québec
France
- SOS Préma
- Association Petits PrincesParis
- RêvesLimas, Rhône
- L'ENVOL
- Le Rire MédecinParis
- docteur CLOWNLyon
- LudopitalRoubaix
- SparadrapParis
- Princesse MargotVincennes
- Les P'tits DoudousRennes
Germany
- Herzenswünsche e.V.Münster
- wünschdirwas e.V.Köln
- Wunschzettel e.V.Wülfrath
- Hamburger Kinderwünsche e.V.Hamburg
- Herzenswünsche Oberlausitz e.V.Weißwasser
- Sternenzauber & Frühchenwunder e.V.Estorf
- Die Clown Doktoren e.V.Wiesbaden
- Bunter KreisAugsburg
- Bundesverband Frühgeborene e.V.Frankfurt am Main
- Kinder-Hospiz SternenbrückeHamburg
Ireland
- Cliona's FoundationLimerick
- Hand in HandLoughrea, Galway
- BarretstownKildare
- Jack & Jill Children's FoundationNaas, Kildare
- Children in Hospital IrelandDublin
- Hugh's HouseDublin
- Aoibheann's Pink TieDublin
- The Gavin Glynn FoundationKilcoole, Wicklow
- LauraLynn Children's HospiceDublin
- Make-A-Wish IrelandDublin
Italy
- ABIO RomaRoma
- ABIO MilanoMilano
- Peter Pan ODVRoma
- Peter Pan Alto AdigeBolzano
- Il Porto dei PiccoliGenova
- CasaOzTorino
- Piccoli Grandi CuoriBologna
- Fondazione Dottor SorrisoMilano
- GiocamicoParma
- Piccoli PassiTorino
Japan
- 公益社団法人こどものホスピスプロジェクト(TSURUMIこどもホスピス)大阪市鶴見区
- 認定NPO法人 横浜こどもホスピスプロジェクト(うみとそらのおうち)横浜市金沢区
- 認定特定非営利活動法人シャイン・オン・キッズ東京都中央区
- 認定特定非営利活動法人ファミリーハウス東京都千代田区
- 公益財団法人チャイルド・ケモ・サポート基金(チャイルド・ケモ・ハウス)神戸市中央区
- 公益財団法人そらぷちキッズキャンプ北海道滝川市
- 認定NPO法人キープ・スマイリング東京都
- 認定NPO法人スマイリングホスピタルジャパン東京都杉並区
- NPO法人日本ホスピタル・クラウン協会名古屋市中村区
- 一般社団法人日本NICU家族会機構(JOIN)東京都千代田区
Netherlands
- Stichting OpkikkerAlmere
- Het Vergeten KindUtrecht
- Stichting Jarige JobRotterdam
- Stichting PallieterCapelle aan den IJssel
- Villa PardoesKaatsheuvel
- Stichting Lach voor een DagMolenaarsgraaf
- Gijsje EigenwijsjeNoord-Brabant
- Stichting de RegenboogboomSoest
- CliniClownsAmersfoort
- Stichting Muziekids
Portugal
- Operação Nariz VermelhoLisboa
- Terra dos SonhosLisboa
- AcreditarLisboa
- Associação XXSLisboa
- PedrinhasLousã
- CalioásisAveiro
- Fundação Rui Osório de CastroLisboa
- Fundação do GilLisboa
- DOCECoimbra
- Make-A-Wish PortugalLisboa
Singapore
- Club Rainbow (Singapore)Singapore
- Make-A-Wish SingaporeSingapore
- Children's Cancer FoundationSingapore
- Ronald McDonald House SingaporeKent Ridge (NUH), Singapore
- HCA HospiceSingapore
- Rare Disorders Society (Singapore)Singapore
- Ain SocietySingapore
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance SingaporeSingapore
- Rainbow CentreSingapore
- Children's Wishing WellSingapore
Spain
- Fundación Pequeño DeseoMadrid
- Fundación Juegaterapia
- Fundación AladinaMadrid
- Fundación TheodoraMadrid
- Pequeño ValienteCanarias
- PallapupasBarcelona
- Menudos CorazonesMadrid
- ASIONMadrid
- PayasospitalValencia
- Música en VenaMadrid
United Kingdom
- Tiny Lives TrustNewcastle upon Tyne
- The Smallest ThingsEngland (UK-wide)
- Ickle Pickles Children's CharityEngland and Wales
- Theodora Children's CharityLondon (hospitals across England)
- Rays of SunshineLondon (UK-wide)
- The Sick Children's TrustLondon, Cambridge, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle
- LifelitesLondon (Britain and Ireland)
- Julia's HouseDorset and Wiltshire
- Tŷ HafanSully, Wales
- Momentum Children's CharityEast Molesey, Surrey
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Pick the format that works for you. Every game is run and certified by Luck For Good, and 20 to 50% of every win goes to a children's charity.
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