Springfield Kiss-A-Pig Gala
an event of the American Diabetes Association
2010 Gala is presented by St. John's Hospital

May 14 , 2010 - Crowne Plaza - Springfield, Illinois

2010 Live Auction List - final auction book version - as of 5/10/2010
This live auction list is a temporary listing of the items that will be available at the 2010 Springfield Kiss-A-Pig gala on May 14, 2010.  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 May 29, 2010 at 3:10 p.m. at Wrigley Field.  Field Box seats in aisle 102, Row 10.  Parking pass included.  Who will you cheer for?

                Donor:   Small Business Growth Corporation                                              Value:           $350

 

 

L-2          Weekend with an Import! – Take an import car out for the weekend, enjoy dinner for two at Island Bay Yacht Club, and a complimentary room at the Crowne Plaza.  This is the ultimate weekend “staycation” in Springfield.

                Donor:   Isringhausen Imports and Island Bay Yacht Club                        Value:           $800

 

 

L-3          Beachfront Condo in Okaloosa Island, Florida – Enjoy one week in this 3 bedroom (king, queen, 2 twins, plus queen sleeper sofa to sleep 8 total)/3 bathroom 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 12/31/2010.

                                Donor:   James ands Katie Ambrose                                                               Value:         $2500

 

 

L-4          Pendant Necklace – An 18k two tone (white and yellow gold) diamond leaf pendant manufactured by Simon G.  Beautiful!

                Donor:   Tobin                                                                                                      Value:          $995

 

 

L-5          “Cheeseburger in Paradise” Party! – Turn your backyard or patio into Margaritaville for a day while Nelson’s Catering provides the cheeseburgers and trimmings, Peerless Restoration will be your personal bartenders serving margaritas, and you provide the party atmosphere and 30 guests.

                                Donor:   Nelson’s Catering and Peerless Restoration                                Value:           $900

 

 

L-6          Jayson Werth 2008 World Series Memorabilia – Philadelphia Phillies jersey with 2008 World Series patch in display case.  Autographed by Phillies right fielder and Chatham Glenwood graduate, Jayson Werth.

                Donor:   Chris and Tina Zettek                                                                        Value:         $300+

 

 

L-7          The Ultimate Family Portrait – A photo session at Sarah Petty Photography includes the session fee and a 30” x 40” canvas.  New clients only please.  Expires 8/31/2010.

                Donor:   Sarah Petty Photography                                                                   Value:         $3320

 

  

L-8          Autographed Brooks and Dunn Guitar – This Gibson Epiphone acoustic guitar is signed by country music award winning artists Brooks and Dunn.  Brooks and Dunn are the biggest-selling duo in music history.  They have recently announced that they will be parting ways after their summer 2010 concert tour.  Includes display stand.

                                Donor:   Pat Ramirez                                                                                         Value:     $1000+

 

 

L-9          Tank Ride Party for Twelve – 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, so bring your friends.  You will also have the opportunity to visit the military artifacts and collection of planes from World War II and the Korean War at the Air Combat Museum.  Expires 5/14/2011.

                                Donor:   George Alarm Systems                                                                      Value:         $500+

 

 

L-10        Dave Matthews Band Concert Tickets – Two tickets to the Dave Matthews Band concert on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri.  Great seats in stage center row DD, seats 135 and 136. 

                                Donor:   Ambrose Family                                                                                  Value:         $325+

 

 

L-11        Condo in Beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado – Stay one week at the Torian Plum Condo on the Mountain in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  Two bedroom, two bath, plus sofa bed sleeps six.  Enjoy pool, hot tubs, exercise rooms, hiking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, hot springs, shopping and dining all nearby.  Enjoy the beauty of the Colorado mountains in the summer!  Mutually agreeable dates with owners from May 15 through September 30, 2010, subject to availability.

                                Donor:   Dr. Gordon Allan                                                                                 Value:         $2500

 

 

L-12        Take a Limousine to this Cubs/Cards Rivalry Game at Busch Stadium – Four diamond box seats in Section 143, Row K, Seats 1-4 are behind the Cardinals dugout for this game on Sunday August 15th at 1:15pm.  Harmony Limousine will provide the transportation from Springfield to St. Louis and back.  First class seats and first call transportation!

                Donor:   Chris and Tina Zettek and Harmony Limousine                          Value:         $1100

 

 

L-13        Own a Hazen Folse Original Painting – “Gathering Firewood in High Himalayan Village” is a 26”x32” framed pastel painted by Springfield artist Hazen Folse.  This painting was inspired by photographs taken by the artist’s husband in 1978, as he toured India to make a study of their medical schools.

                                Donor:   Hazen Folse                                                                                          Value:           $700

 

 

L-14        Shrimp Boil and Jambalaya for 30 – Enjoy a New Orleans style Shrimp Boil and Jambalaya prepared by Aaron Sapp.  You provide the location, party atmosphere, drinks, and 30 guests, while Aaron handles the cooking.  What a feast!

                Donor:   Aaron Sapp                                                                                           Value:         $500+

 

 

L-15        Attend a Notre Dame Football Game – Four tickets to see the renowned Fighting Irish play at Notre Dame at a mutually agreed upon home game during the 2010 football season.

                Donor:   Robert C. Woodruff III                                                                       Value:           $280

 

 

L-16        Solheim Cup Flag and More! – LPGA fans will love this package.  Includes a framed Solheim Cup flag autographed by the entire U.S. team, a wedge used by Kristy McPherson during the Solheim Cup, plus autographed pictures of Angela Stanford and Natalie Gulbis.

                Donor:   Kristy McPherson and Angela Stanford                                        Value:         $500+

 

 

L-17        Condo in Sanibel Island, Florida – Stay 7 nights at the Compass Point Condominiums on the Gulf of Mexico.  Two bedroom, two bath, plus sofa bed can sleep up to eight quests.  Enjoy pool, shuffleboard, tennis, and direct beach access.  Mutually agreeable dates with owners except 12/1/2010- 3/1/2011.  The donor requests a minimum bid on this item of $700.

                                Donor:   Dr. and Mrs. Chad Burmeister, DMD, Family Dentistry            Value:         $2300

 

 

L-18        Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” – Full sized Baltimore Ravens football helmet in glass display case autographed by offensive tackle Michael Oher, whose early life was chronicled in the movie “The Blind Side”.  Oher was a first round draft pick in the 2009 NFL draft, started as a rookie in all the Ravens 2009 regular season and post-season games, and finished second in voting for Rookie of the Year honors.  Signed “Michael Oher 74 The Blind Side”. 

                Donor:   Anonymous                                                                                           Value:       $225+

 

 

L-19        Autographed Envelope of Ozzie Smith Hall of Fame Induction – This envelope commemorates Ozzie Smith’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  It is stamped and postmarked on the induction date.  Ozzie’s carreer accomplishments include 15 All-star appearances, 13 gold glove awards, a World Series Championship, and his #1 retired by the Cardinals.  The envelope is autographed by the Wizard himself!

                                Donor:   Andy Davis                                                                                            Value:   unknown

 

 

L-20        Baume & Mercier Swiss Watch – A stainless steel chronograph watch from Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier.

                                Donor:   Denney Jewelers                                                                 Value:         $2495

 

 

L-21        Baseball in Chicago with Cubs/Sox Game at Wrigley Field – Four tickets to the Chicago Cubs/Chicago White Sox game at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 13, 2010.  Terrace Reserved seats in aisle 219, Row 14.  Parking pass included.  Enjoy dinner in Chicago at Shoeless Joe’s Sports Bar with a $100 gift certificate.

                Donor:   John Broeker and Diana Widicus                                                                   Value:         $280+

 

 

L-22        Golf at Old Warson Country Club – You and a friend can play 18 holes of golf with a caddy at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis.  Your outing will include lunch at the club.  The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1954.  Old Warson was host of the 1971 Ryder Cup matches and the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.

                                Donor:   Zemenick & Walker, Inc.                                                                 Value:           $500

 

 

L-23        St. Louis Cardinals Jersey signed by manager Tony LaRussa – Tony is in his 15th year as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.  Previously he managed the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland A’s.  He managed two World Series Championship teams, the A’s in 1989 and the Cardinals in 2006.  Tony is the all time leader in wins as a St. Louis Cardinal manager with over 1250 wins.  He is third in the All-Time Managerial wins list with over 2570 wins.  In framed display case.

                Donor:   Chris and Tina Zettek                                                                        Value:         $200+


L-24        White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant from Giganti and Giganti – Beautiful 14kt white gold diamond heart pendant with 0.6 ct total weight.

                Donor:   Giganti and Giganti                                                                            Value:         $1500

 

 

L-25        Simmons Stable Day at the Track – Go behind the scenes at the Illinois State Fairgrounds race track with harness horses.  See how the horses are cleaned and harnessed.  You can help or just watch.  Trainer Tom Simmons will take you out on the track where you can drive or just ride along.  Children are welcome but each child needs to be accompanied by an adult. 

                                Donor:   Simmons Stable                                                                   Value:          $500

 

 

L-26        Diamond Box seats for Cardinals Game at Busch Stadium – Four diamond box seats in Section 144, Row K, Seats 1-4 are behind the Cardinals dugout for this game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, July 30th at 7:15pm.  This game is part of the 1985 NL Championship Celebration Weekend and the first 25,000 fans will receive a Vince Coleman bobblehead.

                Donor:   Joe and Kate Baima                                                                                            Value:           $460

 

 

L-27        “Fighting Illini” Refrigerator – This original hand painted refrigerator is emblazoned with the Fighting Illini logos.  This will be great for that college dorm room or garage workshop.  Anywhere except under a counter.  Illini fans…you’ll want to show this off!

                Donor:   McQueen’s Sandblast & Paint                                                        Value:         $250+

 

 

L-28        Airplane Ride for Two – Take a one hour sightseeing airplane ride for two people in a Grumman Tiger.  Front seat passenger can help “fly the plane”.  Expires 5/14/2011.

                Donor:   Dr. Randy Martin                                                                                Value:         $150+

 

 

L-29        BBQ for 50 of your Closest Friends! – Enjoy a BBQ for up to 50 people, prepared by 2001 Kiss-A-Pig winner Representative Raymond Poe and his son Lance.  Your dinner includes the pork, potatoes, green beans, salad, and dessert.  All you have to provide are the drinks, a location, a mutually agreeable date, and 49 friends.  Ready to enjoy!

                                Donor:   Representative Raymond Poe                                                            Value:       $1500

 

 

L-30        Beach House in Mexico – Enjoy a 6 night/7 day stay right on the beach in Chelem, Yucatan Mexico.  This 4 bedroom/3 bath beach house is directly on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico.  Subject to availability.

                                Donor:   Dee and Greg Williams                                                                     Value:         $1500

 

 

L-31        Mystery Piggy Bank – Break open this bank and see how much money was put in the piggy bank tonight!

                Donor:   You!                                                                                                        Value:  Unknown

 

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