Check this tab closer to the event date for more specific updates as they unfold, such as raffle details

DONATING AN AUCTION ITEM

• The Auction Committee is seeking items for the live and silent sections including gift certificates for dining, hotel stays, merch, services, fine artwork, wine & spirits, themed baskets, jewelry, experiences and more! 

• Please ensure all gift certificates expire well after the event date, November 8, 2025, and are preferably no sooner than December 6, 2025 (allowing the event support team to distribute the gift certificates themselves post event) 

• For support, questions, or to submit your form - contact

  • Silent Auction Lead, Jody Morgan | morganj@lynden.wednet.edu

  • Live Auction Lead, Erin Baumgart | ekbaumgart@gmail.com

  • WHF Event Support | WHFGala@peacehealth.org

• Submit your completed Item Procurement Form no later than Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (request a fillable PDF via email or a hardcopy from any one of the committee members)

EVENT TIMELINE

5:00p | Doors Open, Silent Auction Begins, Appetizers & No-Host Bar

6:30, 6:40, 6:50p | Silent Auction Sections Close

7:00p | Welcome & Introduction, Blessing, Dessert Dash Bidding

7:45p | Live Auction Begins

*To be added to the guest waitlist, please email WHFGala@peacehealth.org

RAFFLE TICKETS

• 1 for $30 or 4 for $120

• Available for purchase at the event and/or Sept-Nov via a gala planning committee member
  

• Drawing is the night of the event (winners do not need to be present to win - they will be contacted the week following) 

• Contact committee raffle leads, Cynthia Cashmere (cynthiacashmere@comcast.net) or Linda Diebert (ldiebert@comcast.net) for details!

• Raffle prizes:1) Bend, Oregon Adventure - two-night stay with a $50 gift card at River House Lodge. Also Ride the River guided e-bike tour, which covers 13 miles for two adventurers! $1,450 value 2) Swanky Weekend in Seattle - two-night stay, valet parking included, at Sound Hotel. Enjoy a Cocktail Class at Smith Tower for two, followed by dinner at The Pink Door Restaurant with a $250 gift card. $1,250 value. 3) $1,500 Visa Card Spending Spree