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DC Shop, Eat, Play Stay Giveaway Winner FAQ's

What vendors can I use my prize dollars for?
You can use your prize dollars on vendors located in Washington, DC and offers online gift cards or tickets to an event, show, or experience; the selected item must be available for payment or purchase by credit card. Hotel stays are also eligible options.
 
How do I book a hotel stay?
As the winner, please book your stay directly with the hotel so that all pertinent information is collected. Let the hotel know that payment will be by a third-party and request that your confirmation information, and the payment authorization form, is emailed to I-shi Patterson Stuart at ishi@ramw.org.
 
Once we have received the confirmation information from the hotel, we will be able to authorize the payment for your stay. The payment authorization will include your room fee, taxes and incidentals. We can also authorize payment for parking; please ask the hotel to include it as part of your stay to ensure it is covered.
 
What is the Giftrocker Gift Card?
The DC Shop, Eat, Play Stay Giftcard - issued by Giftrocker - is an e-gift card that is accepted at select retailers for dining and/or purchase. View the list of participating retailers here.
 
When does my prize expire?
DC Shop, Eat, Play Stay Giveaway prize values expire 5:00 pm, Thursday, September 30, 2021. Prize selections will not be purchased after the September 30, 2021 expiration date regardless of the remaining balance of the prize amount.
 
When does the Giftrocker Gift Card expire?
DC Shop, Eat, Play Stay Giftrocker Gift Card values expire 5:00 pm, Thursday, September 30, 2021 regardless of the remaining balance available on the card.
 
When will gift cards selected from other retail shops expire?
Selected gift cards purchased directly from retailers follow the expiration policy as determined by the retailer. 
 
Can I donate a portion of my prize to charity?
Winners can select e-gift cards from Washington, DC retailers to be purchased for donation to the Washington, DC charity of your choice.
 
Please send additional questions to I-shi Patterson Stuart at ishi@ramw.org or please feel free to call us at (202) 331-5990.