URMC / Golisano Children's Hospital / Ways to Give / Attend an Event / Hospital Gala / Auction & Bidding Auction & Bidding If you would like to view and bid on items or donate, you must register to become a bidder. You can also pre-register a credit card ahead of time for safe and secure event transactions. Bidding opens: October 15th at 4:00 PM Bidding will close: October 22 at 12:00 PM When bidding opens, you will automatically receive a text and/or email message with your personal link for bidding. This link is your personal bidding link and should not be shared with anyone. If you are the winning bidder on any items, you will be notified when bidding closes. You can check the status of your bids at any time using your personal link. Thank you for registering and HAPPY BIDDING! Learn more about how online bidding works » Questions regarding registering or online/mobile bidding? Please contact Jennifer Paolucci at (585) 273-5936 or Jennifer.Paolucci@rochester.edu or Charice Hoyt-Davis at c.hoyt-davis@rochester.edu. 2023 Live Auction Items Live 1 - Progressive dinner on Canandaigua Lake Enjoy a multi course dinner for 10 at the homes of Lauren Dixon and Mike Schwabl, Jeff and Patty Davis and Molly and Ed Shill. Go in style by boat on beautiful Canandaigua Lake to each home! Wisteria will provide beautiful flowers for the evening, and one of the most sought-after caterers in Rochester, Root Catering, will wow you with an amazing dinner. Value: Priceless Donors: Lauren Dixon and Mike Schwabl; Jeff and Patty Davis, Molly and Ed Shill, Wisteria Flowers and Gifts Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date, valid through October 2024 Live 2 - Another Progressive dinner on Keuka Lake A memorable evening is guaranteed when you bid on this progressive dinner. You and 9 friends will enjoy an evening on Keuka Lake while you travel by boat to the homes of: Mark and Maureen Davitt, Bill and Rhonda Goodrich and Will and Sharon Mack. Wisteria will provide flowers for the evening and your food will be out of this world! Value: Priceless Donors: Mark and Maureen Davitt, Bill and Rhonda Goodrich, Will and Sharon Mack, Wisteria Flowers and Gifts. Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date, valid through October 2024 Live 3 - Lake Norman Home – Latitude Adjustment Welcome to Latitude Adjustment located on Lake Norman in North Carolina! This home's stunning architecture lends the feel of a mountain getaway with all the perks of the warm weather and sunshine Lake Norman has to offer. Meticulously designed, the luxury home provides panoramic views. The open floor plan and abundance of outdoor decking overlooking the lake are perfect for hosting family and friends for your next getaway. Pack your bags and head to Latitude Adjustment for a relaxing, fun-filled vacation. Sleeps 16. Four bedrooms, three and a half baths. Value: $15,000 Donors: Jim and Kelly Pronti Restrictions: mutually agreeable date based on availability. 7 nights (Saturday-Saturday) Blackout dates 7/1 – 7/14/2024; valid through October 2024 Live 4 - Platinum CMAC Box to the 2024 season Experience an amazing evening out in Canandaigua including delicious dinner at Rose Tavern and a concert of your choice at CMAC. After, unwind and enjoy and overnight stay at the Lakehouse. Package includes four CMAC tickets to the concert of your choice, dinner at Rose Tavern and overnight at the Lakehouse. Value: $3550 Donors: Lauren Dixon and Mike Schwabl Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date, based on availability; Valid through October 2024 Live 5 - Party in a Box All the things you need to host the perfect party! The new Hotel Canandaigua overlooking Canandaigua Lake will host 20-25 of your favorite people in one of their private rooms. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, while being entertained by magician, Brian Geer – ranked as one of the top 10 magicians in the world, and enjoy music provided by the band Mystic Stew. Customized invitations by provided by Dixon Schwabl + Company as well as special party favors! Value: $3,500 Donors: Hotel Canandaigua, Brian Geer, Mystic Stew, Dixon Schwabl + Company Restrictions: Based on availability; mutually agreeable date; valid through October 2024 Live 6 - Mama Mia! A Genuine Italian Feast! The one and only Pauly Guglielmo, founder of Guglielmo Sauce will share his grandfather’s secret sauce recipe as he creates a genuine Italian dinner for you and 9 of your friends in your home. All you need is a salad, Italian bread and 9 friends and Pauly will do the rest! Value: Priceless Donor: Pauly Guglielmo Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date, valid through October 2024