DRAWING CHALLENGE RULES
How the Contest WorksKids (grades 3–8)
1) Submit a drawing of a brand-new mascot character.
Submissions accepted through December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
2. Public Voting – Round 1 (Dec 15–19)
ALL artwork submitted will be posted on the FunnyRaising Facebook Page for public voting.
Votes = Likes (1 vote) + Shares (2 votes).
The Top 10 highest-scoring designs advance to Round 2.
3. Public Voting – Round 2 (Dec 20–22)
The Top 10 will be reposted for a second round of voting.
Votes are counted the same way (Likes + Shares).
The Top 3 move to the judges.
4. Judges Panel (Dec 23–27)
Our judges review the Top 3 based on:CreativityOriginalityMascot potentialAlignment with the Toy Drive spirit
5. Winner Announced (Dec 28 at 10:00 AM)
The winner will be announced on the FunnyRaising Facebook page and to our email list.
What Kids Should Draw?
A fun, friendly, totally original mascot that represents:
Joy
Community
Kindness
Holiday magic
Helping others
Characters may be:
Animals
Creatures
Robots
Winter characters
Magical helpers
Toys that come to life
Anything their imagination invents
All art styles welcome (crayon, marker, paint, etc.).
Winner Prize Package
The 2026 Mascot Winner receives:
$100 gift card
Their mascot featured on next year’s Toy Drive merch & promo
Public recognition on Facebook and email
Permanent spot as the 2026 Official Toy Drive Mascot
Merchandise Agreement
If your child’s artwork is chosen for limited-run merchandise, the net revenue is allocated as follows:
30% → Purchases art kits for foster kids
10% → Paid to the child artist (via parent/guardian)
60% → Operational costs + program profit to sustain and grow the Toy Drive & FunnyRaising’s community work
Parents may request removal of artwork from future merchandise at any time (does not apply to items already produced or sold).
All submissions must include:
✔ Child’s first name + last initial
✔ Grade (3–8)
✔ Mascot name
✔ Artwork upload
✔ Parent/guardian consent