The $117 Picasso Surprise

A software engineer in Paris bought a single raffle ticket for about $117 and unexpectedly won an original Pablo Picasso painting worth over $1 million. The raffle, called “1 Picasso for 100 Euros,” was created to raise money for important causes like preserving historic sites, improving access to clean water, and funding Alzheimer’s research. This year alone, the event raised more than $14 million to support families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that impacts memory and thinking skills. While one person won a famous artwork, thousands of people helped support a much bigger mission.

Your Task
Imagine you are creating a charity fundraiser that gets people excited while helping solve a real-world problem.

Design your own fundraiser by answering these questions:
1. What cause or problem would your fundraiser support?
2. What would make people want to participate?
3. What prize, experience, or creative idea would you offer?
4. How would your fundraiser make a positive impact?

You can create:
- A raffle
- A social media campaign
- A gaming tournament
- A concert or event
- A school fundraiser
- Or a completely new idea!

Career Connections
Careers connected to projects like this include:

- Event Planners
- Nonprofit Leaders
- Marketing Specialists
- Fundraising Coordinators
- Art Curators
- Social Media Managers