Frequently asked questions
Who are you?
We are Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, le leading organisation in France dedicated to research on Alzheimer's and related diseases.
We have been declared an organisation of public interest in 2016.
Is this legal? Who can participate?
Of course it is legal. Our raffle is authorised by the Préfecture de Police of Paris. It is in partnership with Picasso Estate / Picasso Administration.
Some countries prohibit online raffles. You have to make sure buying an online raffle ticket is not prohibited where you live.
If you are 18 or over and live in a country where buying an online raffle ticket is not prohibited, you can participate.
How many tickets will you sell?
Maximum 120,000
Why is it called a raffle and not a lottery?
In a lottery, numbers are drawn at random, and any ticket that matches the drawn numbers wins. A lottery can have no winner.
In a raffle, one ticket is drawn at random. There is always one winner in a raffle.
Where does the painting come from?
It is provided by OPERA GALLERY, a leading network of international galleries established in 1994.
The painting has a certificate of authenticity.
Can I deduct the price of the ticket from my income for tax purposes?
In France, the price of the ticket is not considered a charitable donation and is therefore not tax deductible.
You must check the rules where you live.
Where does the price of the ticket go?
100% of the ticket value goes to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer. We use it to purchase the painting and pay various costs, such as credit card fees and website hosting. Everything else will be used to finance research projects in Alzheimer's and related diseases.
Under french law, our operating costs cannot exceed 15% of funds raised. The overwhelming part of our operating costs is the price of the painting.
When and where is the draw? Do I have to attend?
The draw is on 14 April 2026, at 6pm Paris time, in the main auction room of Christie's, 9 Avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris.
You do not need to attend, but you are welcome to should you be in Paris at the time (please bring your ticket with you to gain entry).
The draw will be streamed live on the web. We will send a link by email a few days before.
We will also contact the winner directly.
Is it a fair draw?
The draw is done by Maitre Julie DELAMOTTE, Judicial Commissioner. You can address your questions to Maitre DELAMOTTE at etude@dm-associes.fr.
I have lost / not received my tickets.
No worries Your ticket numbers are safely stored in our database, and your tickets will participate in the draw.
To recover your tickets, click here and enter your email address.
I have changed my mind. Can I get a refund?
In line with European Regulations concerning the online purchase of digital products, all sales are final.
How can I gift a ticket?
Click on the ticket link. You can find the link:
- On the order confirmation page, after your payment has been accepted.
- In the email we send you after the payment.
- Here
Replace your name and email address with the name and email address of the beneficiary. You can also add a personal message.
We will send the ticket automatically to the beneficiary.
Please note that once you change the email address, your ticket is cancelled and a new ticket is issued for the beneficiary You therefore lose access to the ticket.