Looking to boost event-day proceeds, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation eschewed the basic silent auction setup of placing the prizes on a table, instead enlisting a group of hunky male volunteers to roam the crowd showcasing auction items on platters at its Wine, Women & Shoes benefit in February.
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At the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s “World of Chocolate” event in November, a silent auction let guests bid at different levels starting at $50. After selecting a bidding level, guests chose a corresponding number on a punchboard. Event staffers dressed as boxers then punched a hole through that number to reveal a prize.
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Massachusetts General Hospital’s annual Storybook Ball in Boston traditionally uses carnival-style games as a strategy to raise more money. Guests can purchase access to a V.I.P. area with games including Skee-Ball for $500.
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