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:

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$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​

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