A brief schedule of all known benefit auctions and charity fundraisers being held throughout the Triangle, North Carolina area is listed on this site under the top menu item “Schedule of Triangle Benefit Events.” If you’d also like your event listed in more detail on this page, contact Susan Deitz at 919-454-5150 or email spotlightbenefitauctions@gmail.com.
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Triangle Heart Ball 3rd annual Chef Challenge TuesAug 3
July 29th, 2010Tuesday, August 3, the Triangle Heart Ball will celebrate the kick off of our 2011 campaign with the 3rd Annual Chef Challenge sponsored by AllscriptsMisys.
The Chef Challenge is being hosted by Quintiles at their global headquarters at 4820 Emperor Blvd. in Durham. Six of the Triangle’s most celebrated Chefs will push their culinary talent to the limit by creating a “Dish from the Heart.” Each Chef was asked to recreate a dish based on a personal story. You’ll taste the heart and soul in every bite!
RSVP today by calling 919-463-8353 or simply reply to this message with your full name and company.
RACE FOR LIFE Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Dates Upcoming
July 17th, 2010
For the 30th year, the American Bicycle Association (ABA) will be holding Race For Life events throughout the country to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Since the inception of the ABA Race For Life series in 1981, BMX riders and tracks have raised more than $3.6 million in support of LLS’s mission. View the 2010 schedule . The races begain in 1981 in memory of Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider from Michigan. Learn more .
For more information, visit the American Bicycle Association Web site or contact Liza Munson at (914) 821-8912.
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the top individual fundraisers and the top fundraising tracks in 2009. Thank you for your efforts!
Mudcats Baseball fundraiser for House of Hope July 31 6:15
March 2nd, 2010
CAROLINA MUDCATS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES Come to a fundraisers for The House of Hope in Clayton. Tickets will be bought at group advance rate with donations going to the House of Hope’s operating funds. July 31st will be in premium seating cost $11 per ticket.
The 7-31st game is limited to 25 unless a group wants to buy additional tickets to seat with us. August 22nd will be general admission cost $6 per ticket.
House of Hope opened in March of 1998 as a Christian therapeutic school, home, and counseling center for hurting and troubled girls, ages 12-17. We have an intensive program offering Christian education and counseling for girls and their families regardless of their financial situation. The mission is to Build Hope, Change Lives and Restore families through the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Vision of the House of Hope. The goal of House of Hope is to Build Hope, Change Lives, and Restore Families. We Build Hope by sharing love and acceptance to the whole family, Change Lives by teaching Life Skills to girls and parenting skills to parents, and Restore Families by working on each person individually until relationships can be restored to a healthy, loving family environment. House of Hope currently serves 8 families in our residential program (8 girls in 2,800 sq. ft. house regulation) and 3-4 outpatient families at one time. House of Hope does not accept any federal or state funding. Night on the Town is planning raise $425 for the House of Hope. Reaching out to different singles ministries and civic clubs, select your own area and SUPPORT! Parking is $4 per car. Middle Schoolers: Bring Your Glove! Catch a Fly Ball!
You can buy advance tickets on Saturday from 10am to 12 noon for the games.
2010 A Pair To Remember to Benefit Wake Teen ~ Aug 17
March 2nd, 2010 A Pair to Remember
A Pair to Remember is Wake Teen’s annual signature fundraiser and the Triangle’s favorite fashion forward event designed for ladies who lunch and for women to put their hearts and “soles” into enriching the lives of youth.
On Friday, September 17, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - Renaissance Hotel at North Hills Raleigh, NC transforms into the exclusive backdrop for an afternoon at “A Pair to Remember”. Ladies will have an opportunity to enjoy lighter finger foods, tarts, fruits and beverages as they browse A Pair’s exclusive silent auction featuring exquisite jewelry, spa services and destination & entertainment packages. Guests who purchase a spa ticket at the event will also get to indulge in special pampering including chair massage, mini-facials, etc while enjoying complimentary champagne while they shop. Offering a sneak preview of their latest spring lines – several exclusive clothing, shoe, fashion and jewelry boutiques will be on hand to create A Pair’s first ever Boutique Showcase !! Merchants from the Boutique Showcase will also produce a wonderful fashion show for our guests. In the spirit of the day, hand-picked models, teens that have benefitted from the programs and services of Wake Teen, will be spotlighted in the show along with the latest in spring fashions and shoes. Yes ladies, the A Pair’s popular male models will be returning this year to support Wake Teen as well as help the Boutiques showcase their items and insure that A Pair’s special live auction doesn’t get overlooked either!! This year we are offering three very special live auction items. Keep checking our website for details!
Individual tickets are on sale now for $50. After August 17, 2010 individual tickets will be $55. Two tickets can be purchased for $95. Additional group discounts are available by calling Robin Temple at 919-828-0035 or email rtemple@waketeen.org.
Pay-it-Foward Dinner Dance for Cancer Patients Sept 11 7 pm
March 2nd, 2010
Dinner and dancing at the lovely Renaissance Hotel in North Hills, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. All for a good cause: charity event for Pay-it-Forward, the Caring Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser to help defray expenses for cancer patients. This is the 10th annual Pay-it-Forward dinner dance. Mr. Potato Head is the band for the evening. There will be a silent auction as well as a live auction.
For More infomation, vist the website at http://www.caringcommunityfoundation.org/ or e-mail at info@caringcommunityfoundation.org
Event: Annual Hike For Hope for Pretty in Pink Sept 18
March 2nd, 2010
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Pretty In Pink Foundation’s Second Annual Hike For Hope will be held at Bond Park in Cary, NC on Saturday, September 18th so gather your friends, loved ones and co-workers and join us for a morning of hiking, shopping and live entertainment.
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Registration Fees:$25.00 (Adult) $15.00 (Child) Children under 6 years of age are Free.
Sign up today by calling us directly 919.532.0532. Online registration will open August 1st.
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Sept 25 8am
March 2nd, 2010
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading non-profit health organization providing research, information and advocacy efforts for children and adults with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational diabetes.
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising event. Please join us on September 25th, 2010 at TW Alexander Drive, RTP as we step out to fight diabetes.
Step Out is a family oriented 5k annual walk, powered by individuals from the community who are concerned for their health and the health of their loved ones. Step out and highlight your commitment to finding a cure.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM Walk starts at 9:00 AM
Event Location: 79 TW Alexander Bldg 4501 Icon Bldg Look for Signs
Contact Lindsay Keam at 919-743-5400 x 3254 or
Email: lkeam@diabetes.org
Email: lkeam@diabetes.org
Alzheimers Walk 2010 Cary NC Oct 2
March 2nd, 2010
Your support and participation in Alzheimer’s Walks throughout Eastern North Carolina will help us continue our mission to focus on North Carolina families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We invite you to join us as we walk together to carry a message of hope for those whose voices have been silenced by this disease. All funds raised by your efforts stay in North Carolina - to help provide programs and services to North Carolina families.
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Phone (919) 832-3732
1 (800) 228-8738
Fax: (919) 832-7989
Our mission is carried out through the following:
Educational Outreach - Regional conferences and workshops for family and professional caregivers, community awareness programs, professional training for long term care providers, law enforcement, clergy and others.
Support - 800 Helpline, support groups for caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, individual and family counseling and emergency respite.
The Big Bad Ball – Hospice of Wake County – October 2
March 2nd, 2010
The 9th annual Big Bad Ball (BBB) is a gala event to benefit Hospice of Wake County and is presented by the Young Executive Members of the Capital City Club! You can anticipate wonderful food from hor d’oeuvres to pasta and carving stations to a late night breakfast and everyone’s favorite desserts.
The 2010 Big Bad Ball will be held Saturday, October 2rd from 7pm – 1am at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. This black tie event is open to the entire community and the cost is $125 per person. The event includes a raffle drawing for a $10,000 cash prize as well as a silent auction. To make reservations and purchase raffle tickets, please call the Capital City Club at (919) 832-5526. Details at: http://www.hospiceofwake.org/event.php?mode=viewEvent&eventID=65
8th Annual Ginger Bread Gala ~ Triangle Family Services Dec 2
March 2nd, 2010
Mark your calendar today for the 8thAnnual Ginger Bread Gala to Benefit Triangle Family Services. This event will be on Thursday, December 2, 2010 and the Umstead Hotel in Cary, NC will host.A repeat performance by Triangle Family Services features one of a kind handcrafted Gingerbread Houses f’or the ‘Gingerbread Gala’ created by the area’s top pastry Chefs
Start your annual tradition of helping neighbors in need through Triangle Family Services.
Watch for details!
Contact them today! (919) 821-0790