Event Details
2009 Under the Sea Gala
A Benefit for CancerCare for Kids®
Honoring Project Runway’s Tim Gunn
June 4, 2009
Chelsea Piers/Pier Sixty
New York City
Attire: Cocktail
Join us for an enchanted evening at the Under the Sea Gala and indulge your senses in the finest of wine and exotic cuisine. Browse our live and silent auction featuring more than 250 items, including "Best of New York City" experiences, priceless getaways, gourmet food and wine packages, fine jewelry and watches, tickets to the hottest shows on Broadway and so much more!
The Gala benefits CancerCare for Kids, a innovative program that provides group and individual counseling, play therapy, health information, and financial assistance to children and their families touched by cancer. All CancerCare for Kids services are free of charge and are offered in both English and Spanish to children with all types of cancer, as well as their parent, sibling or other loved ones who are facing a cancer diagnosis.
Live & Silent Auction
Explore picturesque Italian villages...
Savor delectable cuisine at Manhattan’s top restaurants...
Pamper yourself with luxurious spa treatments...
Place the highest bid and these experiences can be yours.
The Under the Sea Gala features more than 250 live and silent auction items from the "Best of New York City" and more. Sotheby's Auctioneer Hugh Hildesley will have you raising your paddles high to place your bid on the fabulous selection of live auction items. Bid on a large silent auction selection of fine wines, exquisite dinners, luxury items, vacation getaways and once-in-a-lifetime experiences from our nine auction categories.
Auction Categories
Making Auction Check-Out Easy
Over the past few years, CancerCare has received many comments and recommendations from our guests about the Gala check-out process and the handling of auction items at the end of the evening. We appreciate your feedback and this year we are streamlining the process in order to create a smooth transition at the close of the evening.
In essence, there is NO Check-Out, NO Standing in Line! At the beginning of the evening, we will scan your credit card for bid labels and confirm your shipping address. (Your credit card information is secure and the information will not be used unless you make a purchase. If you chose to pay by cash or check, you can conduct that transaction at the end of the evening). So, you can now sit back and enjoy your coffee and dessert following the dinner program.
On Friday, June 5th, all auction items will be mailed directly to the address that you have designated.
We are pleased to announce that CancerCare has contracted with UPS (regular packages) and a courier service (wine) at special shipping rates to deliver your auction items beginning on Friday morning, June 5th. You will be charged a minimal flat rate to cover the shipping, handling and insurance for your auction items. Gift certificates will be sent separately by CancerCare to you via USPS priority mail at no charge to winning bidders.
The shipping and handling flat rates are as follows:
- UPS (packages): $20.00 (for one or multiple items bundled)
- Courier (wine): $25.00 + $4 for each additional case
- Gift certificates: No charge
Note: Wine deliveries will require a signature (18 years and older).
Please complete this form to confirm your correct shipping address for auction item(s).
Fax the form back to Meaghan Foley at 212-712-8495 or bring a copy with you on Thursday evening.
Paddles Up!
Raise your paddles high to bring help and hope to children touched by cancer!
Make a big splash during this spirited portion of the Live Auction. Dive in with your bid of $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000 or $500 to support the CancerCare for Kids® Financial Assistance Program. Your generosity will provide much-needed help to children and their families who are struggling during these tough economic times. Your donation is fully tax deductible.
If you cannot attend the Gala you can participate in our Virtual Paddles Up!