Category Archives: Auction

Thank you! We raised over 2.6 Million CZK!!

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Dear Charity Gala supporters

Thank you for joining us on an incredible journey to travel together “Around The World in 80 days”.

We are extremely thankful for your support with prize donations, ticket purchases, auction bids and pledges. Your contributions really do make a difference.

We are delighted to tell you that we again raised over 2.6 million Czech Krowns for our charities on Saturday night.

In 2016, together we will support:

  • University Hospital Motol: The Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology treats children with cancer. We raised enough money for new chair-beds for the wards and the purchase of infusion pumps.
  • University Hospital Motol: The department of ENT/ORL treats congenital disorders of the Head and Neck, and Hearing. We will purchase specialist state of the art surgical equipment to enable finer surgical techniques.
  • Diakonie Center: Diakonie supports families of children with mental, physical or multiple disabilities. This year we will pay for renovation of the garden.
  • Beroun Children’s Home: Beroun is a residential home for complex need’s children. Our contributions fund horse-riding lessons, swimming lessons, pet therapy, music therapy and trips to the salt caves.
  • Skiing for the Disabled: This year we will buy a mono-ski.
  • Pink Crocodile School Prague: Pink Crocodile helps complex needs children. We will support activities including physiotherapy plus drama and dance in 2016.
  • Dedina Center: Dedina offers a support system for adults with impaired vision and we will support their rehabilitation program.
  • Broken Silence Foundation: Broken Silence supports deaf children after their cochlear implant surgery. We will support the annual summer auditory verbal camp.

For more information on our charities please go to our charity pages. You can keep in touch with the projects that we support through our blog and through Facebook.

With sincere thanks

Charity Gala Committee

Elizabeth Neale, Paula Hessenberger, Grace Wilkinson, Blanka Smith, Anke Weber, Karen Feldman, Kate Sellers, Clare Mazzotti, Jo Demeril, Dana Duffill and Gill Maguire

You put the FUN in FUNdraising!

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Meet this year’s guest of honour, a giant snow tiger. 

Tiger square

It may surprise you to know that the one item that has raised the most money for the charities we support has traditionally been the giant soft toy.

It says a lot about the spirit of the evening when our guests give for the sake of it and often send the toy back to be re-auctioned for an even higher amount.

Some giant cuddlies have made perfect presents for small children and others now live in the charity homes that we support.

Get ready to bid for our snow tiger in the live auction on Saturday night. #LIVE15

Strike a pose!

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Smilebox is an instant photography tool that makes for an unforgettable party.

Take your friends, family or even strangers and strike a pose in front of this wonderful machine. It’s instant fun and a beautiful memory.

Smilebox has kindly donated the following package to the 2015 Charity Gala:

  • Three hours of Smilebox time
  • 230 instant prints
  • A choice of background, props and graphic design
  • Online gallery of your event and all the photos in hi-res.

Here’s a few photos from the boat party hosted by last year’s Smilebox winners.

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Last year’s winner, Rineke Dasbach says “All party long it remains an unexpected treat. You’ll finally have that fun spontaneous Christmas postcard you always wanted. The Smilebox people are good party people too.”.

Watch out for this prize in one of the live auction packages on Saturday night, we think it’s going to be popular. #LIVE15

Czech cyclist of the year

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We have our hands on a signed Cyclo Cross shirt worn by Zdenēk Štybar, Czech cyclist of the year following victories in the Strade Bianche and a stage in the Tour de France.

Zdenēk Štybar

We also have a bike helmet by POC with an ICEdot Crash Sensor.

POC has built upon its experience in developing ski helmets to develop a bike helmet that meets the demands of today’s bike users, from downhill, dirt, freeride and BMX to MTB and road bikes.

The ICEdot Crash Sensor, when paired with the ICEdot app on a smart phone, is able to detect motion, changes in forces and impacts. The app can notify your emergency contacts and send GPS coordinates of the incident.

POC Dot

You’ll find this top and helmet in the live auction on Saturday night along with a year’s supply of Hanah One, an Ayurvedic super food supplement, a voucher for FreshBedýnky, a designer leather exercise ball and a night to remember at Aromi. #LIVE15

Get ready for LIFT OFF!!!

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Dear friends

We’re getting ridiculously excited and simply cannot wait to see you in all your finery tomorrow night to travel together Around the World in 80 Days.

Here’s a little information to help you get ready.

Auction prizes online

If you want to get an advantage over the competition you can browse many of the prizes that will be available in the live and silent auction packages here – https://charitygala.cz/news.

Or you can follow on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/charity.gala.prague

Download Instagram

If you don’t already have Instagram then download the app before Saturday as we will have a fun photo sharing tool for you to play with. It’ll be strategically placed next to the vodka luge! #charitygalacz

Bring a little cash

They’ll also be a blackjack game and a pledge station so please bring any spare cash.

See you tomorrow!

Charity Gala Committee

Zoubek sculpture

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Over the years, Olbram Zoubek has donated some beautiful sculptures to contribute to the success of the Charity Gala.

This year he has given us a piece called “The Woman with the Golden Hair”.

Zobeck

This special piece will be on display in the silent auction on Saturday night. #SILENT15

GORDANA GLASS

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We’re excited to be able to bring to you another piece of art by Gordana Glass.

Gordana Turuk’s artworks are created using a laid glass technique that involves placing colour pigments and luster into molten glass in combination with 18ct gold and pure platinum.

Gordana

Gordana’s work can be seen in her galleries in Rome, Milan, Bratislava and as of Monday the 7th December in Prague 1, Dušní.

Look out for these striking pieces in the live auction on Saturday night. #LIVE15

Tandem Flights with Red Bull’s Flying Bulls

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We have an exclusive offer for you and a friend to join the Flying Bulls for a unique experience where you’ll be in the back seat of the tandem cockpit enjoying one of the most thrilling adrenaline experiences available anywhere in the world!

The Flying Bulls are elite aerobatic aviators whose skills and flying prowess see them classified as the top “air acrobats” in the world. Their shows are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of spectators around the globe.

Red Bull

The flights will take place just outside Prague and there will be a few dates that you’ll be able to take your pick from in 2016.

Last year’s winner, Jitka Optavilova, said “It was awesome. Quite simply the best gift I have ever received. I could do it again and again and again…”.

You too could be the lucky winner of an experience that money simply cannot buy. Tune in for more exciting details on Saturday 5th December. Thank you Red Bull!! #LIVE15

Philips Android TV

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New TV anyone? The Philips 6500 series FHD TV will take your viewing experience to a whole new level.

Android TV

Empowered with Android, you’ll be able to enjoy a fast processor and a user-friendly interface which will give you access to a range of entertainment.

Thank you to TP Vision for donating this state of the art TV and for their continued support. You can bid for this prize in the silent auction on Saturday night. #SILENT15

Room with a view

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Treat yourself to a stay in a luxurious guest room overlooking Wenceslas Square at Hotel Jalta, one of Prague’s most glamorous boutique hotels.

Jalta hotel

Flow Management has generously donated a voucher for a weekend at the Hotel Jalta including breakfast.

They have also donated a dinner voucher for fifteen people at Como restaurant, with house wine and soft drinks included. Como offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine, sushi and Czech specialities.

Jalta Como

Find this prize and many more in the silent auction on Saturday night. #SILENT15