Our goal is to raise $350,000 during this year’s Raise Your Voice Challenge. That represents nearly 30% of Dear Jack Foundation’s annual operating budget, so every fundraiser and every donation makes a real difference.

Together, we’ll help provide programs and support for adolescents and young adults affected by cancer.

The Raise Your Voice Challenge begins on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. MT and ends on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MT. Only eligible donations received during the contest period will count toward fundraising totals.

The top individual fundraiser will receive one complimentary midship cabin for two aboard the next Sixthman Holiday From Real Cruise headlined by Andrew McMahon (currently anticipated for Spring 2028), as well as $500 to put towards goods and services on board or travel costs associated with the trip.

The team that raises the most during the challenge will win a private Zac Clark living room concert (up to 10 guests), scheduled for 2027 or 2028 based on availability. The winning team will also enjoy a one-hour virtual happy hour with Andrew McMahon and members of the Dear Jack Foundation team.

For every $100 you raise, you’ll automatically earn one raffle entry. The more you raise, the more chances you’ll have to win. Drawings will be held after the contest concludes, on or before January 1, 2027. Winners will be notified by email or phone.

Prizes include:

1. A special Punk Rock Princess art piece, designed by Soundwaves Art Foundation using the shape of the soundwaves from the song Punk Rock Princess, valued at $2,500. This canvas artwork was created and signed by artist Tim Wakefield. Additionally, Something Corporate members Andrew McMahon, Josh Partington, William Tell, Kevin Page, and Brian Ireland signed the piece at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, in support of the Foundation.
2. A signed acoustic guitar, signed by members of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Something Corporate, and Jack’s Mannequin.
3. Two tickets for entry into the next year’s Dear Jack Foundation 2027 VIP Night
   

In addition to the grand prize, you’ll unlock additional rewards as your fundraising total grows.

• $5,000+: Limited-edition Dear Jack Foundation T-shirt and travel mug or water bottle.
• $10,000+: Everything above, plus a $100 Andrew McMahon merchandise credit and a Dear Jack Foundation merchandise bundle.
• $20,000+: Everything above, plus a framed, signed setlist from the November 2026 Boettcher Hall Symphony performances.

Fundraisers must be at least 18 years old.

Dear Jack Foundation employees are not eligible to participate. Current Board members are welcome to fundraise individually or as part of a team, but they are not eligible to receive individual prizes. If a Board member finishes first individually, the individual grand prize will be awarded to the next eligible fundraiser.

Simply create and publish a fundraising page through the official Dear Jack Foundation 2026 Raise Your Voice 350K Challenge GoFundMe Pro campaign. Once your page is live, you’re automatically entered—there’s no additional registration required.

Visit the official Dear Jack Foundation 2026 Raise Your Voice 350K Challenge campaign page through GoFundMe Pro. Choose whether to fundraise individually or as part of a team, personalize your page with your story and photos, publish it, and start sharing your link with friends and family. We recommend setting a goal of at least $500, but any goal is welcome. 

GoFundMe Pro has additional instructions for how to create a fundraising page should you have trouble getting started.

Log into your GoFundMe Pro account, visit the team’s fundraising page, and click ‘Join Team.’ Your individual fundraising page will continue to receive credit while also contributing to your team’s total.

That’s perfectly okay! Most teams are happy to welcome new members, and many lasting friendships have started during Raise Your Voice. Team captains do have final approval, but we encourage everyone to connect, collaborate, and have fun.

You may join a team until September 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

If you expect donations by check, donor-advised fund, corporate gift, or another offline method, please complete our offline donation notification form. It only takes a minute and helps ensure every eligible donation is credited correctly.

Yes. Checks payable to Dear Jack Foundation can be credited toward your fundraising total. To qualify, checks must be postmarked between the contest start and end dates and received by November 22, 2026. We also recommend completing our offline donation notification form so we can match every gift to the correct fundraiser.

Online donations must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on November 14, 2026. Mailed checks must be postmarked by November 14 and received by November 22, 2026.

Occasionally Dear Jack Foundation receives a generous matching gift from a sponsor. During these campaigns, eligible donations are automatically matched while matching funds remain available. We’ll announce these opportunities on our social media channels.

Yes. Purchases of event tickets, auction items, raffle entries, giveaway entries, or other fundraising campaigns do not count toward Raise Your Voice totals unless we specifically state otherwise. This keeps the competition fair for everyone and avoids confusion.

Unfortunately, no. Due to scheduling limitations, Andrew is not available to attend or perform at participant fundraisers. We appreciate your understanding and ask that you not contact Andrew, his management, or Dear Jack Foundation staff requesting exceptions.

Our supply of signed items is extremely limited and is reserved primarily for Dear Jack Foundation programs and official fundraising efforts. Signed merchandise may also be available through Andrew McMahon’s official store.

Absolutely. We have a fundraising resource guide available to help you tell the Dear Jack Foundation story. Please use these materials as provided and don’t modify them. If you need something specific, just reach out to us—we’re happy to help.

The complete Raise Your Voice Challenge Official Rules are available here. If there is ever a conflict between this FAQ and the Official Rules, the Official Rules govern.

Please send your questions via email to info@dearjackfoundation.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We’re a small team, so please allow 24-48 hours for a response!