2011 Hope Gala
Saturday, November 5, 2011

 

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TEE UP FOR THE CURE
The Wells Fargo Championship is a Charlotte spring tradition. Enjoy two week long Event Lawn Passes to the ultimate spectator experience. The Event Lawn Package Features a fresh new menu, expanded viewing areas and elevated seating with proximity to the 1st tee and 9th green, and private views of the putting green. This package grants you access to the Quail Hollow Clubhouse area, the Event Lawn tent and the sports bar-themed Champions Club. Also includes parking. A flag from 2011 Wells Fargo Championship winner, Lucas Glover, rounds off this package!

Value: $2,000

Donors: Friends of JDRF

Restrictions: April 30 - May 6, 2012


PRIVATE DINNER WITH CHEF TIM GROODY

Throw an unforgettable dinner party for eight in your home!  RELAX with your guests and enjoy the culinary creations from Charlotte’s own, very talented  . . . Chef Tim Groody. Tim Groody is the Corporate Chef for the well-known FS Food Group, managing company of Mama Ricottas, Cantina 1511, Bad Daddy’s, and Paco’s Tacos.  The evening’s sumptuous five-course dinner will be paired with fine wine sure to please every palette.  Raise your bid paddle and make your guest list now!

Value: $2,000

Donors: FS Food Group

RestrictionsNot valid when FS Food Group is closed during holidays.  Expires November 2012.


HOPE SPARKLES

These stunning elegant topaz earrings will stand the test of time and make an stylish addition to your accessory wardrobe. Made by Cassis these earrings feature 18k yellow gold twisted rope with two blue topaz briolettes. They also feature 14 diamonds interwoven in the design for a total weight of .22 ct. You will sparkle all the way home if you win these beautiful earrings!

Value: $3,050

Donor: Hotham

Restrictions: No exchange or return


TAYLOR’ED FOR FUN

Pamper your princesses with six tickets to the SOLD OUT Taylor Swift concert on November 16, 2011 at Time Warner Cable Arena.  You will be sitting in the exclusive seats in the Royal Box on the Founder Level between Sections 112 and 113…considered to be the best seats in the house!  Pre-concert pampering for your party includes six mani-pedis at Polished and dinner at the EpiCentre hot spot – BlackFinn.  Travel through the night like a celebrity in a chauffeured Lincoln Navigator. Create lasting memories with this rockin' this girls' night out on the town.

Value: $2100

Donors: Dixon Hughes Goodman, BlackFinn, Polished, Connections Transportation

Restrictions: November 16, 2011


FUN IN THE SUN

Treat your family and friends to this stunning, private beach home in North Litchfield, South Carolina.  Spend one week at this newly appointed six bedroom, six and a half bath home featuring three master suites that comfortably sleeps 12 guests.  Bask in the sun by the private backyard pool and spa, or stroll one block to the beach and Atlantic Ocean.  Soak up the sun, enjoy the sand and the surf and let your worries wash away at this Low Country Retreat!

Value: $4,500

Donor: Dave and Beth Byron

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date. Expires November 5, 2012


PUPPY LOVE

It’s sure to be love at first sight with this 12-week old, male Yorkshire terrier puppy from Dazzling Yorkies in Gastonia, NC. This canine cutie comes with five weeks of training to be scheduled with Carolina Canine Training and will make a cherished addition to your loving home. Take your puppy home tonight with Frontgage Luxury Pet Residence.

Value: $3000+

Donor: Friends of JDRF and Carolina Canine Training

Restrictions: No exchanges or refunds. Training must be scheduled with Liz Stamey, basted on availability.


LET’S GO TO IDAHO!

You will find something for everyone at this picturesque resort located in northern Idaho and set in the beautiful Cabinet Mountain Range between Montana and Idaho. This private 30 acre resort can be yours to entertain your friends and family for a 6 night/ 7 day stay. Accommodations include the use of 2 cottages. Each cottage has 4 bedrooms, living room, media room, full kitchen, and full laundry. All are recently renovated and elegantly appointed. A warm home cooked meal will be provided for you and your guest on your arrival your first evening. Basic grocery staples provided, grocery located nearby.  Additional activities nearby are: hiking, skiing, swimming & berry picking.

Value: $8,000

Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Russell

Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires November 2012.


BE A “TOP GUN”

Take flight in a former Soviet Russian fighter trainer Aero L-39 jet piloted by Tom Coble.  The Aero-L39 was the most widely produced fighter trainer in the world and is still used by over 30 air forces around the world as a fighter trainer and light attack fighter.  This fighter jet has been featured in the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and is guaranteed to be the ULTIMATE thrill ride.  Check this one off your bucket list!

Value: Priceless

Donor: Coble Trench Safety

Restrictions: Must be 18 years old.  Time to be mutually agreed upon. Flight departs from Burlington, NC and will last approximately 30-45 minutes. Expires November 2012.


NOW THAT’S COUNTRY

Local hometown boy Eric Church and reigning ACM Winner of “Top New Solo Vocalist” has personally donated two tickets for you to be a part of the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards.  Southwest Air will provide airfare for two for this weekend, tentatively planned for April 8, 2012 in Las Vegas. Enjoy three days and two nights at Palms Place Hotel & Spa in a studio apartment that is the definition of contemporary luxury. Take a ten minute drive and indulge in any specialty restaurant at the MGM Grand.  So pull on your boots and go country . . . in Vegas!

Value: Priceless

Donors: Eric Church, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Simms, MGM Grand, Southwest

Restrictions:  Date is tentative, may change. Flights will depart out of Southwest (only up to $800) hubs currently located in Greenville, SC and Raleigh, NC.


SUMMER IN SNOWMASS

Spend a seven-night vacation at the Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado. The residence sleeps 6+ in three bedrooms and two master suites. Amenities include an exercise room, teen & kid playrooms, and lounge with complimentary cappuccinos and pastries. Concierge service, transportation to and from the airport, Snowmass Village and Aspen are included. Additional activities include horseback riding, hiking, white-water rafting, outdoor concerts and festivals.  Package does not include airfare.

Value: $7,000

Donor: Pat and Shauna McFeeley

Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed upon, no pets. Expires November 2012.

HOPE IN BLOOM

Inspired by the hopes of children living with type 1 diabetes, Stefan Duncan created this stunning, original, oil painting titled "A Wish On A Star." Van Gough Gallery.com has dubbed Stefan Duncan, a local Charlotte artist, as “the American Van Gough”.  His impressionistic works are defined by bold strokes of vibrant color.  Stefan’s one of a kind creation for the JDRF Hope Gala incorporated our own type 1 diabetic children’s interpretation of hope. Painting is 30" x 30". Keep Hope in Bloom all year long with your purchase of this lovely work of inspired art!

To see Stefan’s portfolio, please visit www.stefanduncangallery.com

Value: $2,000

Donor: Stefan Duncan

 

ULTIMATE RACING EXPERIENCE

The experience includes 2 Hot Passes to be in the pits during the October 28, 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race in Martinsville, VA.  The passes include a behind the scenes tour of the hauler, pit box along with a meet and greet with JTG/Daugherty crew members and driver of the 47 JTG Toyota, 2000 Sprint Cup Champion Bobby Labonte.  The passes allow the winning bidder access to the pit area during all practice sessions as well as the race.

Value: $2,500

Donor: JTG Racing

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SWEEPSTAKES!

Take a chance on the big prize! Only 100 tickets will be sold at $100 a piece for the opportunity to win! Get there early before we sell out; this is a HOT ticket! The grand prize drawing will take place at the end of the evening program.  You must be present to win. Don’t let time pass you by!

“TIME FOR A CURE”

Tick-tock… Make a statement by wearing this rare Estate Rolex time piece. Our friends from Lion’s Jeweler’s have graciously provided us with an 18-Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Strap Watch.  The watch is a Cellini Costello with a round 18-karat yellow gold case, polished bezel, white Roman dial, officially certified 21-jewel manually wound movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, and genuine ostrich strap with 18-karat yellow gold Rolex buckle.

Estimated Value: $8000+

Donor: Lions Jewelers

Restrictions: No returns or exchanges

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