Live Auction

The live auction at the Children's Star Gala, the 21st Annual Thank God for Kids, features spectacular opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences.  

Here are last year's Live Auction items:

• Themed Dinner Party with the hematology/oncology staff:
  Enjoy a fabulous authentic themed dinner party prepared and hosted by the hematology/oncology staff of Children's.

• Fishing Trip to The Outpost at Wilderness Village in Ontario, Canada:
  Experience nature at its best with a Canada fishing trip to The Outpost at Wilderness Village in Ontario, Canada. This incredible once in a lifetime private Northwoods haven excursion is for 13 guests. You'll be privately piloted out of Duluth via seaplane for your trip, which includes cabins, private fishing guide, all meals and more!

• Custom designed playhouse:
  A custom designed playhouse will be a wonderful surprise for your child! Let imaginations go as they begin playing in this unique, safe and creative playhouse - right in your back yard.

• Taylor Swift autographed guitar:
  Want to rock out like Taylor Swift? Fans of the singer can bid on this authentic guitar autographed by Grammy award winner and recording artist, Taylor Swift!

• "Unforgettable Evening" for two:
  An "Unforgettable Evening" for two with limo service, fine wine, an after hours visit to Arthur's Jewelers to select unforgettable jewelry at your own private showing and dinner.

• Walt Disney World vacation:
  Discover the magic of Walt Disney World in Florida as you and three guests stay in Disney accommodations for 3 nights and explore all Walt Disney World has to offer with 4, four-day park hopper passes. Based on availability.

• Exclusive suite on the first baseline of Target Field:
  Experience a Minnesota Twins baseball game at Target Field with you and 11 of your closest friends in an exclusive suite positioned on the first baseline! 

• One week stay in Wine Country:
  Explore all that Wine Country has to offer with a one week stay at a beautiful villa in the scenic Dry Creek area of Sonoma County, California. Villa Ariadna sleeps 8 and is set on five acres of hobby vineyard and includes a solar heated in-ground pool, hot tub and firepit. Dates based on availability.

• Four-course dinner for 8 at Vincent Restaurant in Minneapolis:
  Indulge in a one of a kind dining experience with local chef, Vincent Francoual of Vincent Restaurant in Minneapolis, with a four-course dinner with wine for you and 8 guests.

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