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I have had to take care of my mom for the past 2 years after she was left blind from 2 stokes. I can not work away from home. I have been trying to come up with a solution that would help others in this situation. I have a plan but I am not sure of the legality. I want to have a fund-raiser online with cash prizes as an incentive. Is that legal? Is it legal to have a fund-raiser when you are not a non-profit? I would want to go there but need funds first.

Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated!!


Asked on 9/26/08, 9:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Meek Daniel W. Meek

Re: legality

What you are proposing is likely to be illegal. If you charge people money to participate, t is either an illegal gambling operation, or it is illegal sale of securities.

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Answered on 9/27/08, 9:44 pm


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