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Our Silent Raffle is a fun interpretation of the popular, tried and true silent auction. Rather than bid on just a limited number of personally desirable items, and hope that you have the winning bid, guests will instead purchase an unlimited amount of tickets for a chance to win any one - or more - of many tempting items ranging from sparkling jewelry to special dinners, mysterious magician events to golfing vacations.
Our Live Auction takes place after dinner and the Heroes Award presentation, where guests enjoy the excitement of the bidding competition for a limited number of one-of-a-kind amazing items. Items currently include:
One Week in Paris for 2 people
Enjoy the best of Paris from this charming Left Bank 2-bedroom apartment. Bonus: A fluent English-speaking escort for a day in Giverney, Versailles or Fontainebleau. Meals included. www.passionateforparis.com
Value: $3500 by arrangement with Passionate for Paris
One week stay in Montego Bay (Jamaica) villa for up to 10 people
This five-bedroom renovated villa with all private baths overlooks a 50-foot pool over Montego Bay. The villa comes with experienced cook, housekeeper, gardener and laundress. Close to beaches and shopping. Relax and enjoy sailing, deep sea fishing, scuba, snorkeling and three world class golf courses nearby. Must be used by June 2011. www.daturavilla.com
Value: $3600 – 4200 by arrangement with Datura Villa
2007 Honda Aqua Trax Jet Ski
Start your summer fun off with a bang with this brand new 2007 HONDA ARX1200T3 AQUATRAX Jet ski. This ARX is brand spanking new and ready to ride! This AQUATRAX has never been ridden and the PWC trailer has never been titled or registered. You can be the proud first owner! Winning bidder is responsible for paying taxes and license fees.
Value $10,000 donated by Dr Sherman Tran
5-course Seafood Dinner Extravaganza with wine pairings for 8 people
Celebrity Chef Chris Baker will prepare a sumptuous seafood extravaganza dinner that will include: baked scallops appetizer, butternut squash soup, roasted beet salad, a panco crusted salmon main course with brown rice, capped by a mouth watering guava cake or crème brulee. Each course will be accompanied with an appropriate wine personally selected by Chef Baker. You pick the place and the guests. Chef Baker will take care of the rest for an unforgettable evening.
Value $1200 donated by Chris Baker
One Week Stay in Camelback Resort, Scottsdale AZ
Enjoy one week (January 14-21, 2011) at world class Camelback Resort in Scottsdale Arizona in a luxurious villa, that sleeps up to 6 people, located on a golf course with activities and amenities to fit just about everyone’s desires, including golf, swimming, hiking trails, tai chi classes, spa services and more. www.scottsdalecamelback.com
Value $2000 donated by Dale O’Rourke
49er Exclusive
Two VIP passes for a day at 49ers Training Camp this summer. These are not available for sale – they are literally for VIPs only. They will be valid on a date to be determined by the buyer and include food, beer and wine in a shaded area beside the practice field in Santa Clara. After practice, players will come over to sign autographs.
Value: Priceless donated by 49er Foundation
If you or your business would like to contribute an item to our Silent Raffle or Live Auction, please contact Margot Harrigan at (408) 577-2013 or harriganm@usa.redcross.org. Your contribution is 100% tax-deductible as proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter and its life-saving programs and services. All donations will be acknowledged in the event program. Gifts of significant value will be also be acknowledged on our website. |
Celebrating HeroesPeople in the Silicon Valley make a difference in the lives of others every day. The American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter believes that it’s important to recognize those local individuals who have taken action in a time of crisis to help others and to show extraordinary human compassion – the spirit of the Red Cross. The American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter is currently seeking county-wide nominations for this special event. Nominees must reside or work in Santa Clara County. The heroic acts must have occurred on or after January 1, 2008. NOMINATION DEADLINE is March 8, 2010. DOWNLOAD the 2010 Heroes Nomination Form Hard copies of the nomination forms are also available at both office locations. The Hero Award recipients will be selected by a committee of community leaders, chaired by beverage distribution giant and philanthropist Mike Fox Sr., based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of Silicon Valley. Hero categories include: - Animal Hero ~ An animal that has used their trained or innate skills to save or attempt to save a human or another animal’s life in a time of need.
- Good Samaritan ~ An individual – adult or youth – who performed an act of heroism to save or attempt to save someone’s life upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.
- Professional Rescuer Hero ~ An individual, trained to respond as part of his or her professional employment (police, sheriff, fire, paramedic, security guard, lifeguard, doctors, nurses, EMT, military, etc…), who performed an act of heroism that went above and beyond the call of duty either in response to an emergency situation or through an ongoing commitment to the community.
- Workplace Hero ~ An individual who performed an act of heroism to save or attempt to save someone’s life at his or her office, school, manufacturing plant, construction site, or other workplace environment in Santa Clara County.
- Most Prepared City ~ A Santa Clara County city that has gone to extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of its residents in a time of disaster (neighborhood programs, active CERT, classes for residents, etc.
- Most Prepared Company ~ A company that is headquartered in Santa Clara County that has gone above and beyond to incorporate Disaster Preparedness and Employee Safety in its core mission and values.
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American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter is inviting all local artisans, fashion designers and high tech designers to participate in the inaugural Red Cross Wearable Arts Competition highlighting the American Red Cross theme of emergency preparedness prevention and response for a show of art with a life-saving message. Just as the American Red Cross leads the way in providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prepare for and prevent emergencies throughout the Silicon Valley, we want to partner with the leading innovative designers and technologists in our area to highlight this message of preparedness. The Red Cross Wearable Arts Competition is designed to showcase the mission of the American Red Cross in Silicon Valley – helping our community become prepared to response in emergencies. Several judges including industry gurus will review submissions by designers, technologist and local artisans based on how well these designs incorporate the Red Cross mission, offer spectacular visual effect and provide high quality and workmanship. This event will be an amazing opportunity for artisans and designers to display their work and creations to the leaders of Silicon Valley. And through press coverage, website features and other marketing opportunities, these finalists will be highly visible throughout the Bay Area. Visit our Inspiration Gallery for for images that will inspire you to create innovative designs. DOWNLOAD the Red Cross Wearable Art Competition Information with information about design guidelines, judging criteria timeline and application. Designer Application and Design Sketch or Design Plans are due February 19, 2010. For more information about the concept or guidelines, contact Bobbie Lopez at LopezB@usa.redcross.org. |
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Great Visibility Opportunities American Red Cross Heroes events occur in local Red Cross chapters across the United States with a successful 12-year history. Each year, nearly 500 people attend our annual celebration to honor local heroes and to support the local American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter. Those who have participated in a Heroes Celebration event have found the image-building and networking value to provide them with long-term marketing return as the human-interest perspective always attracts significant media attention. Your support of this important event helps educate the public on the Red Cross mission and services while honoring some incredible members of our community who have taken action to help others and consistently show an extraordinary gift for human compassion and display the values and principles of the American Red Cross. All proceeds from the event will support the Silicon Valley Chapter’s LOCAL life-saving programs and services. There are a variety of opportunities available to celebrate our community and its people at their best. Join us today as a Hero, Community, Friend, or Table Sponsor for this unforgettable event. DOWNLOAD the 2010 Heroes Sponsorship Form For more information, please contact Pilar Furlong at (408) 577-2113 or furlongp@usa.redcross.org. |
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