Auction Catalogue

Preview the 2009 Under the Sea Gala Auction Catalogue. With more than 200 auction items you'll want to peruse the catalogue in advance and get ready to place your bids on June 4th. See below for our featured items.

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.

Featured Auction Items

Lot #1

St. Maarten's Most Distinctive Hideaway

Spend a week nestled among the coves and curves of the pristine, mile-long Dawn Beach at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten. Paired with First Class airfare from Continental Airlines for two and car service from Valera Global to and from the airport, this is quite the getaway.

Value: $7,000

Donated by: Susan Coquin, Continental Airlines, Valera Global


Lot #3

Make It Work

Get the opportunity to grab lunch and have a style consultation with Tim Gunn. Currently, Tim is the Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne and stars as the mentor to the designers on Project Runway. Prior to his appointment at Liz Claiborne, he was the Chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design. So, is he qualified to judge your personal style? I think so.

Value: Priceless

Donated by: Tim Gunn, Chief Creative Officer, Liz Claiborne, Inc.


Lot #10

I Want Candy, I Want Candy!!!

Enjoy a delicious adventure in the real life candy land at your very own Dylan's Candy Bar two-hour party! Gather up 35 of your friends, children and adults who are young at heart, and toss your dental hygiene out the window for the day.

Value: $3,500

Donated by: Dylan's Candy Bar


Lot #305

You Can Bank on It!

This piggy bank is the real deal! Or was... Collect some coin in this realistic take on the classic piggy bank from Harry Allen for Areaware. Made from a silicone mold of a real pig!

Value: $190

Donated by: Spunky Sprout Co.


Lot #504

Southern Living Weekend for Two

Spend a weekend in one of the oldest towns in the United States. Located on the banks of the Tar River in the northeastern section of North Carolina's coastal plain, you are in for a "historic" time. Tarboro has preserved much of its history and has developed one of the most active historic preservation programs in North Carolina. Enjoy a two-night stay at the Main Street Inn, a round of golf at the Cotton Valley Golf Club, and dinner for two at On the Square Restaurant.

Value: $500

Donated by: Cotton Valley Golf Club, Main Street Inn & On The Square


Lot #520

Authentic Italy

Enjoy a one-week stay with a loved one in a fully equipped luxury apartment at the newly opened Tenuta Poggio al Casone Resort in Tuscany set on a private farm within the Castellani Vineyards. Enjoy the fresh air and relish in the outdoors at this exclusive resort that joins the comforts of the best hotels with the authentic life of a wine farm.

Value: $1,360

Donated by: Tenuta Poggio Al Casone - Castellani


Lot #838

Rare Opportunity

It's not often that you have the chance to get your hands on a bottle of this wine. Only 100 bottles were produced of the 2002 1.5L Cuvee L, the finest Cabernet from Lewis Cellars. Here is your chance!

Value: $550

Donated by: Debbie and Randy Lewis & Lewis Cellars