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An Artist's Dream
World renowned artist Darryl Pottorf is making any artist's or art enthusiast's dream come true with the chance to collaborate on a custom piece of art.
The winner of this truly unique and once in a lifetime package will get the chance to enjoy a long weekend in beautiful Captiva Island, Florida with all of the sights, sounds, tastes, and activities that make Captiva so unique. But wait, it get's better: you will also be staying in the former home of Robert Rauschenberg, American artist, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. And here's the unbelievable and extraordinary bonus: while you are there you will spend a day collaborating with Darryl on a one of a kind piece of art that he will create for you based upon your vision and inspiration for the art.
This trip and collaboration is an experience about which people only dream. You have the chance to make this dream come true for yourself or someone you love! This is an experience that one will remember the rest of their lives, memorialized by the collaborative art of Darryl Pottorf.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Mr. Darryl Pottorf
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date.

Cambria Ultimate Dream Kitchen
Create
the kitchen of your dreams with Cambria USA! Cambria's natural quartz countertops are the icing on the cake of this ultimate dream kitchen package. Pertnering with several local companies to achieve their goal of helping you create the home of your dreams; this package includes beautiful cabinetry, flooring, appliances, and of course, Cambria's fabulous countertops. You will also receive design services to help make this dream a reality. Let Cambria put the finishing touch on your dream home with this Ultimate Dream Kitchen. Cambria's quality product, and service is wildly refined: elegant beauty, unequaled performance, more than a match for your wildest dreams.

Value: $50,000
Donors: Cambria USA & Local Partners

Five Star Vail Ski Trip
This fabulous ski package includes five nights stay in a luxury two bedroom condo at the Ritz-Carlton Residences. Three days ski equipment rental and ski lift passes for four adults. The fun doesn't stop with the ski slopes; enjoy dining certificates for Elway's restaurant and dining certificates to "Beanos Cabin" restaurant located at the top of the mountain: you will arrive via a sleigh that is pulled by a snow cat. There is also an opportunity for some pampering with two spa services certificates. You will travel in style with round trip airfare for four and round trip transportation from Denver to Vail. This is a dream ski vacation that you want to take and enjoy!

Value: $20,000
Donor: David Collar - Pyro City Fireworks
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates

Keewaydin Island Dinner Experience
The opportunity of a lifetime! You will enjoy a privately catered dinner for ten prepared by Mr. Jesse Houseman, acclaimed owner and executive chef of Bistro 821 on Fifth Avenue, at the historic and immaculately preserved Keewaydin Lodge, located on the north end of Keewaydin Island. This is an extremely rare opportunity experienced only by a select few.
Your exceptional evening will begin at the Shore Station located at the end of Gordon Drive. From there you will board the stately motor launch, the Lady Ann Louise, to enjoy cocktails while cruising through Gordon Pass into the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the time of year that you select, your party will watch the sunset before re-entering the Pass and docking in the lush cove of Keewaydin Island.
You will be thoroughly enchanted as you wind your way through the Arrival Station and beyond. you will feel like you've stepped back in time as you enter the historic lodge.
You and 9 friends, family members, and/or associates will thoroughly enjoy this dream opportunity.

Value: Priceless
Donors: Anonymous, Bistro 821 and Mr. Robert Price
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date

St. Andrew Dream Golf Getaway

  It’s Every golfer dreams of making the pilgrimage to the "Home of Golf" St. Andrews, Scotland.
Golf is the game that draws so many to St. Andrews. The sport of golf has been played there for some 600 years
on the links land fringing the
North Sea,
where well-drained grassy soils, natural humps and hollows,
banks of whins and short grasses make this a natural golfing ground.
For 5 nights, you and a guest will be staying at the Old Station Bed and Breakfast and Country Guest House,
a Victorian railway station set on 2 acres of delightful gardens, just five minutes’ drive from town...a town with  a rich history:
Scotland adopted St Andrew as her patron saint. Before the Reformation, the town was the center of religious life in medieval Scotland,
with the bishops wielding great influence over both church and state. St Andrews is also famous as a place of learning.
The university, founded in 1413, is the third oldest in Britain.
A town meant for exploring, the medieval layout of the town center remains intact, with the main shopping areas concentrated
in Market Street and South Street, with Bell Street and Church Street connecting the two principal streets.
In addition to getting to explore the town, enjoy golf at the Fairmont, enjoy a
gourmet dinner at one of Scotland’s famous restaurants and much more. Don’t miss this
a golfers’ dream come true!

Value: Priceless
DonorsColin & Fiona Wiseman
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates

Saks Fifth Avenue Tory Burch
You're not dreaming, this will really happen for you: You and 15 friends will have a private brunch with Paolo Riva, Vice President of Merchandising, Sales and Visual for Tory Burch at Saks Fifth Avenue at Waterside Shops-Naples. Saks will donate 10% of Tory Burch sales to JDRF on purchases that day. You will enjoy VIP seating during the Fashion Presentation, and each of you (all 16) will receive a Tory Burch gift.
But wait, this dream-come-true experience gets better! You and a guest will have an opportunity to take a private tour of Saks New York City. You will enjoy lunch at Cafe S5A. You can shop in Fifth Avenue Club at Saks, and to complete your experience, you will also receive a private visit with a member of the lodging at the beautiful Le Parker Meridian in Manhattan with breathtaking views of Central Park and just steps away from MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters and Fifth Avenue's exciting shops.

Value: Priceless
Donors:Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch & Mr. John Reisman of the Jack Parker Corporation
Restrictions: Private Party is for Tuesday, March 18, 2014 only.
 

Dreamy Custom Golf Cart
​​Whether it is for use on the links, around your home, or in the park, this Custom Club Car Golf Cart will bring pleasure and satisfaction to your game or leisure. This is a club Car Precedent. The evolution of the Precedent golf car line has earned industry accolades and inspired imitation industry-wide. The evolution of the Excel Electric Drive System, the most advanced electric platform Club Car has ever built, the new Precedent continues to raise the bar in performance, protection, and styling. This Custom Cart includes 10' aluminum wheels and monsoon top canopy, and accessories include club canopy storage, and beverage holders. This Dreamy tan and black Custom Golf Cart is just for you!

Value: $7,000
Donor: David Collar - Pyro City Fireworks

Napa Valley Dreams Come True

This Napa experience is one you will never forget! You will be hosted by Husic Vineyards of Napa Valley to 4 nights accommodations for 4 at the Husic Vineyards Guest House in that Stags Leap District of Napa. You will receive complimentary VIP tasting of Husic Vineyards wines. You will also receive an ample supply of wonderful wines: 6 bottles of 2012 Husic Vineyards Chardonnay, 6 bottles of Husic Vineyards Pinot Noir, and 6 bottles of 2009 Husic Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. But wait! The dream goes on: You will enjoy a Tour and Tasting for 4 at Paul Hobbs Winery in the Russian Valley. You will be treated to current releases of Paule Hobbs Wines in their private guest house venue, Lindsay House. There's more to this Dream come true: You will receive 6 MAGNUMS of Swanson Oakville Merlot & a VIP tasting for 4 at the Swanson Vineyards Sip Shoppe in Oakville, California. You will be their VIP guests to their "candy store", sipping Swanson Vineyard's Merlot, Pino Grigio, Cabernet and daily surprise nip. All dates and times subject to mutually agreeable dates and times, round trip airfare for four included. May this Napa Valley Dream Come True for you!

Value: $6,900
Donors: Julie & Frank Husic - Husic Vineyards, Swanson Vineayards, Paul Hobbs Winery & Spirit Airlines
Restrictions: Mutually Agreed Upon Date

Hands of Hope
A JDRF Hope Gala Tradition, the Hands of Hope pottery are eight chargers all uniquely designed by the hands of our JDRF Youth Ambassadors - all of whom are living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The hand prints symbolize the many painful finger pokes these children must endure each and everyday, just to stay alive. Their Hope is that their hands will reach your heart. YOU are their hope...Hope for a life without worry, without pain, without illness, without fear. 

Value: Priceless
Donors: Chuck and Jennifer Lange