Delayed Gift? DoorDash Saves the Day with its Holiday Gift Rescue
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) launched a Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes to help shoppers affected by shipping delays from Dec 20–21, 2025, with winners announced starting Dec 22, 2025.
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DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) launched a Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes to help shoppers affected by shipping delays from Dec 20–21, 2025, with winners announced starting Dec 22, 2025.
Participants comment with #HolidayRescueSweepstakes and @DoorDash to receive an auto DM linking to an entry form; winners will receive a share of $100,000 in replacement gifts redeemable via promo codes and a replacement link. Additionally, 60 customers facing delays will receive gift cards covering their missing items during a 12-day lead-up. DoorDash promotes 30-minute or less delivery where available.
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News Market Reaction – DASH
On Dec 18, the day this news came out, DASH closed 4.36% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 18 session.
Key Figures
- Gift value pool
- $100,000 in gifts
- Total value of Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes prizes
- Advance giveaway period
- 12 days
- Lead‑up period where 60 customers receive gift cards
- Customers helped
- 60 customers
- Customers facing shipping delays receiving full‑value gift cards
- Sweepstakes window
- Dec 20–21, 2025
- Main Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes participation period
- Delivery time target
- 30 minutes or less
- Stated typical delivery time for replacement gifts
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When gifts are facing shipping delays, DoorDash steps in to keep holiday celebrations on track. With a wide range of gifts across tech, beauty, home and more, DoorDash helps last-minute shoppers get a replacement gift in a few taps.
For anyone who treats holiday-gift procrastination like a sport, simply enter for a chance to get a replacement gift in time for holiday celebrations. DoorDash is the ultimate accomplice for last-minute shoppers, and the Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes turns those dreaded "shipping delay" alerts into a chance to score replacement gifts (before anyone notices they were ordered late).
"The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but even the best-laid plans can go sideways," said Jennifer Richardi, Head of Brand & Creative at DoorDash. "When that must-have gift doesn't show up on time or a package doesn't quite make the sleigh, DoorDash steps in to keep the magic on track. From beauty and tech to pet gifts and more, our holiday rescue is about getting the presents you need today - not in 'two days.'"
Here are the entry details:
- Use #HolidayRescueSweepstakes and @DoorDash to comment on DoorDash's sweepstakes posts if you could use some holiday rescuing.
- This comment will trigger participation in the sweepstakes, and an auto DM will be sent from DoorDash with a link to the entry form.
- Complete the entry form with details including the delayed gift item, value of item, etc. Bonus points for attaching a screenshot of the tragically delayed shipping update.
- DoorDash will select winners who will receive
$100,000 - All winners will be announced starting on December 22.
In addition, for twelve days leading to the sweepstakes, a total of 60 customers (who are facing shipping delays) will receive a gift card covering the entire cost of their missing gift.
By showcasing how DoorDash provides convenient access to more than restaurants and grocery store items, the Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes underscores DoorDash's breadth of product offerings and ability to match all kinds of missing gifts and fulfill last-minute deliveries.
Terms & Conditions.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Sweepstakes will start on or about 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time ("PT") on 12/21/25 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 12/22/25. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., at least 18 and the age of majority in their state of residence (19 in AL & NE; 18 in all other states). See Official Rules for details on eligibility requirements, how to enter, prize description & limitations. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: DoorDash, Inc.
*Based on average delivery time. Delivery times may vary and are not guaranteed.
Media Contact: press@doordash.com
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