Sweepstakes Frequently Asked Questions
General Information and Eligibility
How long is the sweepstakes open?
You can enter the sweepstakes from 8/1/2025 at 12:01am ET until 9/30/2025 at 11:59pm ET.
Who is eligible to enter?
Open only to legal residents of the United States & Washington, D.C., age 21 years or older at time of entry. Void in Minnesota, Washington, and where prohibited by law. Residents of these aforementioned states may not enter or win.
Entry
How do I enter?
METHOD #1: (PERSONALIZED DIRECT MAIL): If you received a Sweepstakes direct mail package in the mail with 10 entry tickets, follow the instructions provided therein to complete & return the entry form (with or without a donation) AND your FULLY SEPARATED entry tickets (including up to a maximum of 10*). Mail to: Special Olympics, Inc., Attn: 2025 Sweepstakes, PO Box 626, Albert Lea, MN 56007-0626. Your mail-in entry must be postmarked by 9/30/25 and received by Sponsor no later than 10/14/25 to qualify for inclusion into the Sweepstakes random drawing. (*For additional entries, see Method #3 below.)
METHOD #2: (ONLINE): To enter online (“online entry”) visit www.specialolympics.org/sweepstakes during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and follow all online entry instructions to enter. Online entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 9/30/25 to qualify in the random drawing. ONLINE ENTRIES REQUIRE A DONATION. Limit: One (1) entry submission per person per day for a maximum of up to 10 entry tickets. (For additional entries in any given day, see Method #3 below.) Online entries are deemed to be made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an Entrant, the dispute will be resolved in favor of the Entrant who is the “authorized account holder” of the email account holder. The “authorized account holder" shall be the natural person assigned an email address by an internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (i.e., business, education institution) responsible for assigning email addresses).
METHOD #3: (POSTCARD): To enter without making a donation, hand print your name, address, e-mail address (optional) and telephone number (optional) on a postcard. Affix proper postage and mail it to: The Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes Entries, P.O. Box 9330, Medford, NY 11763-9330. Postcard entries must be postmarked by 9/30/25 and received by 10/14/25.
METHOD #2: (ONLINE): To enter online (“online entry”) visit www.specialolympics.org/sweepstakes during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and follow all online entry instructions to enter. Online entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 9/30/25 to qualify in the random drawing. ONLINE ENTRIES REQUIRE A DONATION. Limit: One (1) entry submission per person per day for a maximum of up to 10 entry tickets. (For additional entries in any given day, see Method #3 below.) Online entries are deemed to be made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an Entrant, the dispute will be resolved in favor of the Entrant who is the “authorized account holder” of the email account holder. The “authorized account holder" shall be the natural person assigned an email address by an internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (i.e., business, education institution) responsible for assigning email addresses).
METHOD #3: (POSTCARD): To enter without making a donation, hand print your name, address, e-mail address (optional) and telephone number (optional) on a postcard. Affix proper postage and mail it to: The Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes Entries, P.O. Box 9330, Medford, NY 11763-9330. Postcard entries must be postmarked by 9/30/25 and received by 10/14/25.
How many times can I enter?
You can enter as many times as you would like, though if entering on the online form only one entry submission per person per day for a maximum of 10 entry tickets is permitted.
Am I required to give a donation to enter?
While you are permitted to make a donation to Special Olympics, contributions are NOT required to enter or win and will not affect chances of winning. To enter without a donation, please use the postcard (entry method #3 noted above).
Why should I give a donation when I enter?
This is an incredible fundraising opportunity to support Special Olympics and our mission to create a world of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Our generous partner Toyota has donated a new 2026 Toyota bZ to help raise critical funds that support our athletes and the most urgent needs of our movement. A donation won’t increase your chances of winning, but it will help empower Special Olympics athletes through the power of sport!
If my information has changed since entering the sweepstakes, can I update it?
Yes, please reach out to our team at sweepstakes@specialolympics.org
Winner Selection
When will the winner be chosen?
A random drawing will be conducted on or about 10/21/25 to select one potential winner from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes’ Entry Period.
How will I know if I am the winner?
The potential winner will be notified by mail, overnight courier &/or email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability/Publicity Release plus an IRS W9 Form within seven (7) days from the date of notification.
Do I have to pay taxes on my prizes if I win the grand prize?
Yes, a 1099 will be filed notifying the IRS of the grand prize value.