Springfield Kiss-A-Pig Gala
an event of the American Diabetes Association
2011 Gala is presented by St. John's Hospital

May 13 , 2011 - Crowne Plaza - Springfield, Illinois

2011 Live Auction List - Preliminary list as of May 8, 2011 
This live auction list is a temporary listing of the items that will be available at the 2011 Springfield Kiss-A-Pig gala on May 13, 2011.  The list will continue to be updated up to the night of the auction.  Items may be added, deleted, changed, combined, renumbered, and/or moved between the Live and Silent auction lists.  These changes could be made up until the night of the Gala.  This website list is for your convenience and there are no guarantees that the item will be at the auction.

 

L-0          Camp Scholarships! – This is your chance to help the American Diabetes Association continue its great work of providing a safe, fun, summer camp experience for kids with diabetes.  Guests will have the opportunity to provide scholarships for needy children and support this very important program.

                Tuition assistance for two children:                $1000                                                             

                Tuition assistance for one child:                      $500                                                                

                Any amount will help:                                         $___                                                                

 

 

L-1          Cubs/Cards Rivalry Game at Wrigley Field – Four tickets to the Chicago Cubs/St. Louis Cardinals game Saturday August 20, 2011 at 3:10 p.m. at Wrigley Field.  Awesome outfield box seats in section 134, Row 6, seats 1-4 are located along the first base line.  Who will you cheer for?

                Donor:   Anonymous                                                                                           Value:           $800

 

 

L-2          Blu-Ray Player – This Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Model Blu-Ray disc player will enhance your movie viewing experience.  Watching movies and entertainment at home will never feel the same again.  Everything you see, hear and feel is more thrilling than you ever thought possible.  We’ve included seven classic Blu-Ray movies to start your collection.

                Donor:   Sundown One                                                                                       Value:           $700

 

 

L-3          State Farm Classic Package – LPGA fans will love this package.  Includes two memberships to the LRS Champion’s Club Thursday-Sunday during the 2011 State Farm Classic.  Includes parking pass, indoor/outdoor seating, food and beverage with open bar.  In addition, this package includes a State Farm Classic flag signed by LPGA players at the 2010 tournament, and a 35th anniversary collector’s pin.

                Donor:   State Farm Classic and Mark Smith and Kathy Shepard            Value:         $400+

 

 

L-4          Shrimp Boil for 30 People – Enjoy a Shrimp Boil prepared by James and Katie Ambrose.  You provide the location, party atmosphere, drinks, and 30 guests, while the Ambrose’s handle the cooking.  Includes salad and home made key lime pies.  What an island feast!

                Donor:   James and Katie Ambrose                                                 Value:         $400+

 

 

L-5          The Ultimate Family Portrait – Premiere extended family portrait session and a framed 20” x 24” wall portrait by Terry Farmer Photography.  Session must be scheduled by 6/15/11 and photographed by 7/15/11.

                Donor:   Terry Farmer Photography                                                               Value:         $1150

 

 

L-6          16 Hours of Labor provided by R. D. Construction – Gift certificate for 16 hours of service for work around your home from R. D. Construction Company.

                                Donor:   R.D. Construction Company                                                             Value:         $1000

 

 

L-7          ”Today” jean jacket – The “Today Show” XL jean jacket with the autographs of Katie Kouric, Ann Curry, Matt Laurer and Al Roker.

                                Donor:   Diana Widicus                                                                                     Value:   unknown

 

 

 

 

L-8          Beachfront Condo in Okaloosa Island, Florida – Enjoy one week in this 3 bedroom/3 bathroom (king, queen, 2 twins, plus queen sleeper sofa to sleep 8 total) beachfront condo directly on the Gulf of Mexico.  The condo is located in the Island Princess Condominium on Okaloosa Island which is a barrier island six miles west of Destin, Florida on the Florida Panhandle.  Non-smoking unit on the seventh floor overlooking sugar-white sand beaches.  Mutually agreeable dates with owners.  Expires 12/31/2011.

                                Donor:   James and Katie Ambrose                                                 Value:         $1900

 

 

L-9          Attend a Green Bay Packer game at Lambeau Field – Four tickets to see the Super Bowl XLV Champion Green Bay Packers play a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals at legendary Lambeau Field.  Season tickets for the Packers have been sold out since 1960 and there are over 86,000 people on the waiting list with an estimated wait of 955 years!  So this is an opportunity you won’t want to pass up.  The game is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.  If the game is not played this year due to the lockout, a comparable game will be offered for the 2012 season.

                                Donor:   Tom Dlouhy                                                                                          Value:           $306

 

 

L-10        Diamond and Sapphire pendant and necklace – Beautiful 18kt yellow gold pendant with diamonds and multi-color sapphires with an 18kt gold link necklace.

                Donor:   Giganti and Giganti                                                                            Value:         $2500

 

 

L-11        Autographed Picture and Memorabilia from Funny Car Driver Tim Wilkerson – Springfield’s hometown favorite drag racer Tim Wilkerson signed this picture and engine parts specifically for the Kiss-A-Pig gala.  Tim is a nationally known Nitro Funny Car owner and driver.  His LRS Funny Car Team had a career season in 2008 with 6 wins and a second place overall finish in the season point standings.  Own pieces of drag racing memorabilia.

                Donor:   Tim Wilkerson                                                                                    Value:   unknown

 

 

L-12        Panther Creek Country Club Golf and Dinner – Play golf at Panther Creek Country Club, the home of the LPGA State Farm Classic.  Included is a round of golf (18 holes) for four people including carts at Panther Creek Country Club (excluding Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday before 9:30 am).  Also enjoy lunch or dinner in the Panther Creek grill or dining room with a $100 gift certificate.

                Donor:   Panther Creek Country Club                                                           Value:           $500

 

 

L-13        Antique Wooden Chaise Lounge

                                Donor:   Paula Atteberry                                                                                   Value:           $450

 

 

L-14        Cubs/Yankees Game at Wrigley Field on Father’s Day Weekend – Two tickets to see the Chicago Cubs against the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field.  Great infield box seats in section 110, Row 3, seats 7-8 are located near third base.  The game is Saturday June 18, 2011 at 3:10pm.  What a great way to spend the day before Father’s Day.  Will you take your dad?

                Donor:   Anonymous                                                                                           Value:         $550

 

 

 

 

 

 

L-15        Birthday Tank Ride Party for Twenty – The birthday partygoers will ride the Saladin FV601 Tank at the Air Combat Museum.  The Saladin is a six-wheeled armored car used by the British Army.  It replaced the AEC Armored Car that had been in use during World War II.  Three can ride at one time.  A half-track vehicle is also available for the partygoers to ride.  Tables and chairs for the party will be provided.  Package also includes a $35 gift certificate for a Birthday Cake.  Please schedule with one month’s notice and adult chaperones are required.

                                Donor:   George Alarm Company/Terri Branham                                       Value:         $500+

 

 

L-16        Drive a Sports Car to a Sports Game – Drive an import car for the weekend, and head to St. Louis with two tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals/Chicago Cubs game Friday June 3, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium.  Section 346, Row 2, seats 10-11.

                Donor:   Isringhausen Imports and Mark and Kathy Justison  Value:           $600

 

 

L-17        A Day in Margaritaville! – Two tickets to the Jimmy Buffett concert on Saturday July 23, 2011 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois (south of Chicago).  You will have a great view with tickets in section B4, Row 11, Seats 9-10.  Includes a package of goodies to put you in a Margaritaville state of mind!

                                Donor:   Anonymous                                                                                           Value:           $305

 

 

L-18        Beautiful Diamond Necklace – A ¾ carat round and princess diamond pendant with a 14K white gold chain.

                Donor:   Denney Jewelers                                                                                 Value:         $1000

 

 

L-19        State Farm Classic Flag including signatures of Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam – Check out the LPGA players who signed this flag during the 2007 State Farm Classic:

                Nancy Lopez, LPGA Hall of Fame, 1980/1992 State Farm Classic Champion, 48 LPGA victories

                Annika Sorenstam, LPGA Hall of Fame, 2006 State Farm Classic Champion, 72 LPGA victories

                Barb Mucha, 1994 State Farm Classic Champion, 5 LPGA victories

                Ji Young Oh, 2008 State Farm Classic Champion, 2 LPGA victories

                Morgan Pressel, Youngest Player to win a major, 2 LPGA victories

                Grace Park, 6 LPGA victories            

                Sherri Turner, 3 LPGA victories        

                Janice Moodie, 2 LPGA victories

                Charlotta Sorenstam, 1 LPGA victory

                Any many other LPGA professionals

                                Donor:   Anonymous                                                                                           Value:   unknown

 

 

L-20        Autographed picture of Justin BieberAfter posting dozens of homemade videos on YouTube in 2007, where the multi-talented Justin Bieber put his impeccable spin on songs from artists like Usher, Ne-Yo and Stevie Wonder, Justin racked up over 10,000,000 views purely from word of mouth.  In October of 2008, Justin Bieber officially signed with Island Records, and his debut album, My World, became an instant success.  This package includes Justin Bieber’s latest CD, video, book, and autographed picture.

                                Donor:   Diana Widicus                                                                                     Value:   unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

L-21        Cardinals Tickets at Busch Stadium behind home plate – These four box seats in Section 148, Row 2, Seats 1-4 are behind home plate for this St. Louis Cardinals game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, July 26th at 7:15 p.m.

                                Donor:   Joe and Kate Baima                                                                            Value:           $320

 

 

L-22        Baseball Weekend in Chicago with Cubs/Pirates Game at Wrigley Field – Four tickets to the Chicago Cubs/Pittsburgh Pirates game at Wrigley Field on Saturday May 28, 2011 at 12:05 p.m.  Terrace Reserved seats in aisle 219, Row 14.  Parking pass included.  Enjoy lunch/dinner in Chicago with a $100 gift certificate at the Hop Haus Sports Bar, a $50 gift certificate at the Sports Corner Bar and Grill, and a $50 gift certificate from Restaurant.com.

                Donor:   John Broeker and Diana Widicus                                                                   Value:         $380+

 

 

L-23        Condo in Beautiful Aspen, Colorado – This time share at the Hyatt Grand Aspen is good only the week of September 10-17, 2011 which is "colors week" in Colorado.  Aspen is long known for its stunning beauty and legendary charm.  You will be just steps from the breathtaking grandeur of Ajax Mountain. Enjoy the beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains in late summer!  This is a studio unit that sleeps two, perfect for a couple’s getaway to Colorado.

                                Donor:   Greg and Leslie Clem                                                                        Value:         $2100

 

 

L-24        Rodney Strong Alexander’s Crown Wine – You’ve heard of a “Magnum” bottle of wine, but how about a “Jeroboam”?  A Jeroboam is a 3.0 liter bottle, equivalent to four bottles of wine.  This bottle of 1999 Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet is an excellent wine with very limited availability.

                Donor:   Greg and Leslie Clem                                                                        Value:  Unknown

 

 

L-25        Battling radio-controlled helicopters – These two radio-controlled helicopters come with a ground target, extra landing skids and batteries.  These ready-to-fly choppers are an MH35-Allied Defense Battle Helicopter and an FHX-Carbon Brotherhood Strike Helicopter.  Great fun for you and your kids!

                Donor:   Patrick Ambrose                                                                 Value:           $330

 

 

L-26        Framed picture of John F. Kennedy and Stan Musial – Autographed by Stan Musial – This unique photograph was taken during the 1962 All-Star game.  It is autographed by “Stan the Man” himself.

                Donor:   Pro Image – Andy and Amy Nichols                                                Value:         $210+

 

 

L-27        Mystery Piggy Bank – Break open this bank and see how much money was put in the piggy bank tonight!

                Donor:   You!                                                                                                        Value:  Unknown

 

Web Hosting Companies