Donate to the Auction

The success of the Inspiring Journeys Auction Gala depends greatly on the variety and appeal of items offered during the silent and live auctions.  In 2013, we raised over $300,000 through items and donations from our supporters. 

To donate an item online, click "Donate an Item" in the left-hand margin. 

OR

Print a Procurement Form, and mail completed forms to:

Boyer Children's Clinic

Attn:  Auction Donations

1850 Boyer Ave. East

Seattle, WA 98112

Our greatest need is for the following types of items:

RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATES 

SPORTS:  tickets to events, memorabilia, unique experiences

• Sporting Event Tickets– Do you have tickets, or connections to tickets, or even better - box seats to any of these teams?  Seattle’s Seahawks, Sounders, Mariners, and UW Huskies football and basketball are hot items!
• March Madness  2015 Tickets – Seattle, WA
• Chambers Bay 2015 US Open– Tickets to the Golf US Open in June of 2015, in Washington State!  If you are a member, or know a member of the US Golf Association (USGA), they have early access to tickets in March 2014.

LOCAL TRAVEL:  accommodations, dining, recreation/entertainment, spas

• Wine Country Trip:  Walla Walla, Willamette Valley, Napa
• San Juan Islands Getaway
• Vancouver/Victoria B.C.
• Ski Vacation Trip:   Whistler, Big White, Sun Valley, Schweitzer
• Leavenworth

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES:    these are items you can’t just buy anywhere…

• meet & greet with local author, sports star, musician; back stage passes/tours
• lunch with local CEO (Jeff Bezos, Howard Schultz, Steve Ballmer, Joe Tucci, Blake Nordstrom)
• coffee or lunch with political figures (Mayor Ed Murray, Gary & Mona Locke)
• UW Huskies - unique experiences, tour of stadium & new facilities, cheerleader b-day arty

GOURMET EXPERIENCES: group dinners, themed dinner parties

• Private Chef Dinners in Private Homes– Do you know a local chef that would be willing to do a private meal, tasting, or demonstration in someone’s home?  

THEATRE TICKETS: 

• The Paramount 2014- 2015:  Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia!
• 5th Avenue Theatre 2014 - 2015:  A Christmas Story, Something Rotten , Grease

WINE:   Wine sells very well at our event. We are in need of bottles of red or white wine valued at $15 or more. 

KIDS EXPERIENCES:  unique Birthday Party, music lessons, horseback riding, pool party, etc.

Other Ways to Donate

DESSERT DASH:  
Prepare a homemade dessert to be bid on and served at the auction!  Last year's Dessert Dash raised $12,500 supporting essential programs at Boyer!

Baking not one of your superpowers?  Think about procuring a dessert from your favorite local bakery, gourmet deli, or restaurant!  We look forward to bidding on, dashing for, and eventually consuming your divine creations or procured treats. 

Please submit a Dessert Dash Procurement Form by October 17th.

WINE GRAB:
Wine is a big seller at auctions, and our Wine Grab raised nearly $5,000 last year!  Donate a bottle of your favorite wine to the Wine Grab.  Our goal is to procure 150 bottles of quality wine (red or white!) valued at $15+ each.  Every bottle counts! 

Please submit your Wine Grab Procurement Form by October 17th. 



Questions?  Please contact Special Events Coordinator, Tracy Lepper, at tracy.lepper@boyercc.org or (206) 325-8477.