1. Get Ready to Rock with Fleetwood Mac

Four fans can sway to the sounds of Stevie Nicks’ signature crooning during the March 7 concert by music legend Fleetwood Mac! These Rock and Roll Music Hall of Famers shaped the blues boom and take a place in history as one of the best-selling bands of all time. Now you can enjoy 4 seats with a prime view from the Royal Box, not available to the public! Let us add a special element to this Saturday evening affair with dinner at one of Charlotte’s best restaurants, Blue Restaurant. When you’re ready to call it a night you can kick back at The Westin Charlotte with two complimentary rooms. That’s a “Landslide” win!

Restrictions: For this concert only.

Donor: Dixon Hughes Goodman, Blue Restaurant, Westin

Value: Priceless

 

2. A Valentine’s Catch

Show your beau that love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! Let the champagne and wine flow, then dine on fine oysters from Clean Catch…but don’t worry about a reservation on Cupid’s holiday because this evening for sweeties will be brought to your home for up to 20 guests of your choosing. So pop the bubbly then head to a Pops performance at the Charlotte Symphony as they play timeless love songs to top off a romantic evening for the books.

Restrictions: For Valentines Day performance only.

Donor: Charlotte Symphony, Clean Catch

Value: $1,800

3. Tee for 2 Pinehurst

Get more for your “fore!” The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence…unless you are swinging golf clubs at Pinehurst, site of the 2014 US Open. Now, you do not have to be a champion to play this championship golf course! Spend 3 days and 2 nights with Deluxe Accommodations for 2 at Pinehurst, the site of more championships than any other course in the country. Practice your swing with 3 rounds of golf for 2, including green fees, cart, and practice range. One of these rounds will be played on course No. 2, consistently ranked among the world's best. 

Restrictions:  Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires in November, 2015. 

Donor: Pinehurst Resort

Value: $3,226

 

4. Fête à la Fig Tree        

The perfect party is equal parts delicious food, wine, music, a view, and a room full of friends. Executive Chef Greg Zanitsch of the acclaimed Fig Tree Restaurant, voted #1 restaurant in Charlotte, will prepare a custom 3-course dinner for 12 at the rooftop space at The Vue. Let us pair wines to your meal and even provide tables, linens and chairs for your soiree. Enjoy a delectable dinner with a private acoustic performance by  Jody Edwards & Co. This local talent has a soulful guitar style influenced by Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Toto. This is a night to remember!

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date with all vendors. Not redeemable in December. Expires November, 2015.

Donor: Fig Tree, The Vue, Jody Edwards & Co., Party Reflections, Harris Teeter

Value: Priceless

 

5. Carolina Quail Hunt

You and 2 friends will saddle up and steep yourself in the rich southern tradition of quail hunting on horseback on Bob Barnhill’s private reserve in Eastern North Carolina. With equipment, the aid of a good bird dog, cleaning and packaging of your quail provided,  you will be set for the day. A prepared lunch is included, so there is time to kick back and revel in your adventure.

Restrictions: Must book in advance for a mutually agreed upon date between November 2014– February 2015. Hunt can take place on horseback or motorized vehicle.

Donor: Bob & Penny Barnhill

Value: $2,500 

6. Bon Appétit with JDRF CEO & Top Researcher

Bring your appetite and join JDRF at Charlotte Country Club this February to learn first-hand about the investments, progress, and future of type 1 diabetes research. As we work to achieve a world without T1D, this exclusive dinner is only available to 20 couples who will have the opportunity to speak directly with JDRF's CEO, Derek Rapp. Your research update will come directly from MIT's Arturo Vegas, PhD, one of JDRF’s leading researchers in encapsulation. You don’t want to miss this occasion to learn about the future in T1D treatments!

Restrictions: For February 26th only.

Value: $1,000 a couple

 

7. The Buzz is Back    

This is where the basketball court meets the board room! Score a 3-pointer and Shadow Fred Whitfield, President and COO of Hornets Sports and Entertainment for 4 hours on a game day. For the true diehard Hornets fans, your behind-the-scenes access includes pre-game and post-game activities with a player meet 'n greet. You'll get a personal experience, then you can invite 3 others to enjoy the game with you.

Restrictions: Date and game to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Contact to schedule by December 31, 2014. Expires January 31, 2015.

Donor: Hornets

Value: Priceless

 

8. Feed Your Passion with Executive Chef,  from Bentley’s on 27

Your table is ready! Skip the line and be remembered as the host with the most when one of Charlotte’s most acclaimed restaurants is brought into your own home. Open your doors for Chef Marty of Bentley’s on 27, and he will prepare an exquisite meal for a party of 10 and pair your wine to whet your palate. Maybe it’s the company, maybe it’s the superb food, or maybe it’s the comfort of your home that will make this an evening that will never be forgotten.

Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Not available Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Donor:  Bentley’s on 27

Value: Priceless

 

9. “The Truthful Path” by Heidi Kirschner

Award-winning painter Heidi Kirschner creates beautiful and inspiring oil paintings that render sky, earth, plants and water in soothing impasto abstractions. This original 60” x 48” oil painting, "The Truthful Path," will light up a wall with soothing tones as it displays how the effects of light in a natural environment can form a symphony of color. Kirschner has studied in New York and has galleries all along the east coast. She now resides in Charlotte and has a studio in Dilworth.

 

Restrictions: This painting only. Painting will be delivered and then installed by Heidi Kirschner.

Donor: Heidi Kirschner 

Value: $6,000

10. Take Me Out To The Ball Game

And the crowd goes wild! Watch The Boston Red Sox start a season of glory during their 2015 opening home stand at Fenway Park on Saturday, April 18. These seats at the coveted Green Monster are almost impossible to get, and this outfield experience is a view any baseball lover must have! The game takes place during Boston Marathon weekend, so JDRF will give you a home base in Beantown during one of the most celebrated weekends all year - The Charles Hotel is a luxurious hotel, with each guestroom offering panoramic views of historic Harvard Square, Cambridge or Boston. Take it all in and try to catch a fly ball!

Restrictions: For April 18th game only.

Donor: Bank of America

Value: Priceless

11. Week in McCall, Idaho

Soak in the beauty of the northwest for a week as you stay in this beautiful house, plotted on 5 acres of land in McCall, Idaho. Round up 12 friends and family for this house with 4 bedrooms and loft, 4 bathrooms, 3 living rooms, custom kitchen with a professional range, and indoor rec room and gym. This resort town is located 2 hours north of Boise, and prides itself as an all-season tourist destination for outdoor recreation. McCall is known for its Winter Carnival, extended winters, and the highest average snowfall in the state. With proximity to the beautiful Payette Lake, 3 ski resorts and a national forest, there's something for everyone to do here.

Restrictions: Dates to be mutually agreeable (excludes July 1 - Labor Day), and rental does not include a $300 cleaning fee.

Donor: Katie Charles

Value:$5,000

12. Train with Panther’s Running Back Jonathan Stewart

Carolina Panthers Running Back Jonathan Stewart proves each game why he's our top scoring player of all time! Wrangle 8 Panthers fans and join #28 for an NFL workout at Charlotte’s very own D-1 Sports Training facility, which is owned by Steve Smith and known as “The Place for the Athlete.” After a workout fit for a pro player, join Jonathan for a catered lunch from Dean & Deluca and talk football over your meal! The exclusive facility is used by 200 professional athletes and elite members but the lucky winner and 1 other person will receive a year-long membership!

Restrictions: Training to take place in off season. Gym Membership good through 2015.

Donor: Jonathan Stewart, D1 Gym

Value: Priceless

13. How About You Country Fans

Click your cowboy boots together and make a wish! The country fan who wins this package will enjoy 2 tickets to the coveted 2015 Country Music Awards in Nashville,TN with 2 After Party Passes. Get ready to rub elbows with the biggest stars in country music! As a life-long memento of this night to remember, take home a guitar signed by 2013 CMA winner, North Carolina native, and true friend of JDRF, Eric Church!

Restrictions: November 2015 date to be determined.

Donor: Eric Church

Value: Priceless

RAFFLE

Don't miss your chance to win an Ippolita 18K Gold Jewelry Set valued at approximately $10,000.

The set includes a 18K Gold Necklace, Ring, and Bracelet with Mother of Pearl and Clear Quartz.

Tickets are $100 each.

 

Donated by Windsor Jewelers

Item may not be exchanged or returned

Ring may be sized to fit