Have you ever dreamed of playing a round of golf with Jack Nicklaus? Or flying to Spain to drive a Formula One car? Whatever your own BIG Wish may be, there is something for everyone at our live and silent auctions.
The winners of this exclusive experience with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, have two options of golf at either of Nicklaus’ two exclusive golf clubs, Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio or The Bear’s Club in North Palm Beach, Florida.
Option One: A full round of 18-holes for four special guests (Jack would complete the group as the fifth golfer) at Muirfield or The Bear's Club.
Option Two: A 9-hole round of golf for four special guests (Jack completing the party as the fifth golfer), followed by nine more holes of play with Jack and a separate set of four guests, totaling eight guests.
The exclusive golf outing will include lunch or dinner with Jack and Barbra Nicklaus.Please direct inquires to Sally Blue at sallyb@makeawishohio.org or call (614) 923-0555.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Barbara Nicklaus.
This auction package includes two tickets to the most anticipated fashion event of the year – the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The tickets entitle the winning bidder to a prime seat location among a star studded audience at the fashion show as well as entrance into the exclusive after party. The show will also feature a performance by a major musical act. This year’s show will feature the Victoria’s Secret Angels along with a bevy of other supermodels.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Limited Brands.
This auction package includes two tickets to a special CBS taping of the sexiest show on earth – the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The tickets entitle the winning bidder to attend a special taping of the exclusive fashion show where they will watch Victoria’s Secret Angels strut down the runway in Victoria’s Secret lingerie. The show will also feature a performance by a major musical act.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Limited Brands.
Two drivers will enjoy this special Formula One Circuit de Catalunya Driving Experience at the home of the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain. Drivers will receive professional instruction on each section of the course as well as techniques for moving at the fastest possible speeds through G-force inducing turns. After the instruction they will get to put their new skills to the test on the F1 Race Track. Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines please. . . . .
The package is for 2 drivers and it will include:
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Accenture and Mr. Dave Yankovitz.
Join the motion picture industry's luminaries as you enjoy an evening celebration of the finest recent achievements in film. Two guests will fly to Los Angeles for the May 31, 2009 MTV Movie Awards hosted by Saturday Night Live skit-master Andy Samberg. The winning bidder will enjoy loge level seats in the Gibson Amphitheatre. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes airfare and accommodations at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport for two nights.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Destinations by Design, Airtran Airways, and Hilton Los Angeles Airport.
Eight guests will enjoy premier seating on the 50-yard line of Ohio Stadium when the Buckeyes face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 24, 2009. This package includes dinner for six guests in a private room at the Cameron Mitchell restaurant "M" with Jim and Ellen Tressel.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Ellen Tressel, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Stacy Dixon, Mr John D. Lohrman and Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
This is truly a once in a lifetime experience - the only way to play this famous course is with a member. Oakmont has hosted more Major Championships than any other course in the US including eight United States Opens, five U.S. Amateurs, three PGA Championships, and two U.S. Women’s Opens. Oakmont was the site of “the greatest round of the 20th century”: Johnny Miller’s final round 63 at the 1973 U.S. Open. Golf Digest ranks Oakmont #5 in its most recent version of America’s Top 100 courses.
The package will include 1 round of golf with caddie for 3 golfers - Oakmont member, Dave Muir, will host the foursome. This package includes two deluxe rooms at the Marriott Pittsburgh Airport for two nights with breakfast. The winning bidder will also receive a full set of 2009 Callaway clubs, an Odyssey putter and Callaway bag.
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This exciting experience has been generously donated by Accenture and Mr. David Muir, Pittsburgh Airport Marriot and Callway Golf.
Imagine yourself surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Montana where up to six people can stay for one week at a private vacation home on the border of Glacier National Park, Montana. Your adventure begins when you land as National Car Rental will provide your ground transportation for your week long excursion of exploring "God's Country"! Enjoy the breathtaking view of Apgar Mountain as you dine at the historic Belton Chalet. Relax on the crystal clear waters of Flathead Lake as you enjoy a two hour sailing trip for six people aboard a beautiful 51 foot Racing Sloop Q class boat - a rare pleasure considering that there are less than a dozen Q class boats remaining in the world today. On a separate day take in the majesty of tranquil Lake McDonald as you enjoy a cocktail cruise with memorable views of the glacier onboard the DeSmet. The adventure continues as you ride the rapids on your half-day white water rafting trip with Glacier Raft Company. Wind down from the day with dinner for six at the Back Room restaurant, a popular local gathering place.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Debbie Horton, Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge, Glacier Park Boat Company, Glacier Raft Company, Belton Chalet, National Car Rental and Back Room Restaurant, Inc.
Four guests will enjoy a week at the beautiful Wyndham Cypress Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, just six miles from the Magic Kingdom® Park. Your luxury accommodations July 3-10 feature heated swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness center, full kitchen, washer/dryer, cable TV and internet access. This family-friendly package includes park hopper passes.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Tracy Koenig, AirTran Airways and Walt Disney World
The successful bidder will receive roundtrip airfare for four courtesy of AirTran Airways, two luxury hotel rooms for two weekend nights, car rental, and a foursome of golf at the legendary East Lake Golf Club including caddy and vouchers for the proshop.
Established in 1904, East Lake Golf Club is the home course of legendary golfer Bobby Jones and is the oldest golf course in the city of Atlanta. The course has hosted 17 major championships including the 1950 U.S. Women's Amateur, 1963 Ryder Cup, and 2001 U.S. Men's Amateur. In 2005, East Lake was named the permanent home of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
This exciting experience has been generously donated by Accenture, AirTran Airways, JW Marriot Hotels & Resorts, Hertz and Mr. Tom Pate.
This package includes everything that you could possibly need to transport your infant in safety and style. Some of the integrated components include:
Please download a detailed description of the Dorel products in this package.
But you and baby need to be pampered when you're not on the move too, so also included are a one year supply of Pampers® diapers, a Step 2 50's Diner Kitchen, Little Tykes Super Spiral Bouncer inflatable gym, gift basket containing a white Brighton teddy bear, children's outdoor toys, a Ring Toss game and finally an exquisite layette from Saks Fifth Avenue.
The infant transport products have been generously donated by Dorel Juvenile Group.
Supply of Pampers® generously donated by Proctor and Gamble.
50's Diner Kitchen generously donated by The Step 2 Company.
Super Spiral Bouncer generously donated by Little Tykes Company.
Gift Basket generously donated by Larson's Toys and Games.
Layette generously donated by Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Goldendoodle gets its name from its mixed heritage - Golden Retriever and Poodle. The hybrid cross between the two breeds make Goldendoodles terrific family dogs that are friendly, intelligent, affectionate and easy to train. Like most Poodles, they shed lightly or not at all and are generally hypoallergenic. Full grown Goldendoodles typically weigh 50-70 pounds. The winning bidder will take home a loyal, confident, charming companion who loves to play, swim and cuddle. This package includes a crate, collar, leash, bedding, shampoo, stain & odor remover, toys, dog food and bowls and much more.
This lovable companion package has been generously donated by Southern Mountain Horse Company and Petland.
Classic Les Paul styling combined with a lustrous finish makes the iconic Epiphone Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar one cool axe. This Les Paul Standard has a bound mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoidal inlays. It also has humbucker pickup chrome hardware, two volume and tone knobs and a three-way switch. Also included is a great protective case. The guitar will be autographed in front of a live audience at the BIG Wish Gala by Ohio’s own Rascal Flatts!
This signature experience has been generously donated by Rascal Flatts.
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