Thursday, October 28, 2010

Meet Our Band - Bull City Syndicate / Cafe Mars

From the band's site:




No other band from the Carolinas, or the entire Mid-Atlantic region for that matter, dares attempt the intricate fusion of rhythm-section funk, 4-horn firepower, and soaring vocals this band throws down each time they play live.

Featuring the Bull City Horns on their front line, Bull City Syndicate has been building a loyal and ever-growing following for twelve years featured not only at the top area restaurants and clubs, but also statewide at music festivals, colleges, weddings, private and corporate parties, as well as many local and national charity events. It will be worth your effort to check out why Bull City Syndicate is more than just a cliche' wedding band, why they are one of the most in-demand bands in the Mid-Atlantic states, and why the crowds at their public appearances are always filled with musicians from other bands.

Meet Our Master of Ceremonies - Bob the Blade Robinson from 96rock

Taken from his web site:



Bob "The Blade" Robinson

Bob The Blade Robinson

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

More Auction Items!

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

  • Woodstock Photo Collage with Original Ticket
  • Beatles Photo Collage with Engraved Signatures
  • Hannah Montana 3 Photo Collage
  • Jonas Brothers "Look Me in the Eyes"
  • Tasco Power Telescope
  • MagnaCraft 10x50 Binoculars
  • "Casino" The Movie Photo Collage with engraved signatures
  • Akoya Saltwater White Pearl Necklace and Earrings
  • Akoya Saltwater Chocolate Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set
  • Russian Blue Luster Necklace and Earring Set
  • (New) Five Standing Presidents with Signature plates
  • Mahogany Poker Chip Case with 600 clay chips

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

More Sports Auction Items!

 We are thrilled to announce the following auction items for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

  • Arnold Palmer Signed Putter - Includes Photo from the Masters and Personal Letter to the winning bidder in a beautiful shadow box
  • Arnold Palmer Signed Photo
  • Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus "Lost Bet" with engraved signatures 
  • Arnie, Jack and Tiger at the Masters with engraved signatures
  • Phil Mickelson 2010 Masters Champion Photo Collage
  • Pittsburgh Steelers 6-Time Super Bowl Champions with Signed Photo of Big Ben and Terry Bradshaw
  • Brett Farve Signed Photo in Shadow Box with Vikings Mini- Helmet
  • New Orleans Saints 2010 Super Bowl Champions Photo Collage
  • Coach K Duke Four NCAA Championships Collage
  • Duke Blue Devils 2010 NCAA Champions Photo Collage
  • UNC Tarheel 2009 NCAA Champions 6 Photo Collage
  • UNC Golf Package
  • Michael Jordan UNC 23 Photo Collage
  • Jimmy V Famous ESPY Speech with photos
  • New York Yankees 2009 World Series Champions Photo Collage
  • New York Yankees 500 Home Run Club Print
  • Derek Jeter - Lou Gehrig Yankees All Times Hit Leader
  • Lance Armstrong Tour De France Champion Print
  • Payne Stewart Tribute to a Champion
  • Boston Red Sox 2007 World Series Champion Photo Collage
  • Jack Nicklaus Six Time Masters Champion
  • Golfer Theme Polystone Chess Set

What wonderful additions to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - Las Vegas NASCAR Race Package

 We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:



Las Vegas NASCAR Race Package
  • Two Tickets to the Saturday Race
  • Two Tickets to the Sunday Race
  • 4 Day / 3 Night Hotel Accommodations at a 4-Star Property
  • Lunch or Dinner at NASCAR Cafe
  • $600 Airfare Credit

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - Daytona 500 Package

 We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:



Daytona 500 Package
  • Two Tickets to the Daytona 500 and the Nationwide Race
  • 4 Day / 3 Night Hotel Accommodations at UCF Orlando Holiday Inn
  • Admission to the Daytona 500 Experience

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - ESYP Awards Package - Los Angeles - July 2011

 We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:




ESYP Awards Package-Los Angeles-July 2011
  • The Greatest Night in Sports with Hollywood and Sports Celebrities
  • Two Tickets to the Live ESPY Awards Show - Shown on ESPN
  • Spectator Access the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic
  • Round Trip Airfare for Two
  • 4 Day / 3 Night at 4 Star Hotel

 What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - American Music Awards Nov. 2010 Nokia Theater Los Angeles

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:




American Music Awards Nov. 2010 Nokia Theater Los Angeles

  • The Greatest Night in Music
  • VIP Platinum Package for Four
  • Prime Seat Tickets - Orchestra Floor Level
  • Rehearsal Passes
  • VIP Pre-Party Passes
  • Red Carpet Entry
  • Limo Parking
  • Two nights deluxe accommodations a 4-Star Property





Auction Item - Jimmy Buffett Las Vegas Concert

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:



Jimmy Buffett Las Vegas Concert
  • Two Prime Seat Tickets to this sold out concert
  • Two nights deluxe accommodations a 4-Star Property
  • $600 Airfare Credit
  • Access to Saturday Street Party
  • $100 gift certificates to Margaritaville Cafe


What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - Greenbrier Resort and Club Casino Package

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:



Greenbrier Resort and Club Casino Package
  • Three Days and Two Nights Deluxe Accommodations in Hotel or Villa
  • Two Rounds of Golf including the Old White Course - Site of the 2010 Greenbrier Golf Classic PGA Tour Event in July
  • $100 Casino Credit in the NEW Greenbrier Club Casino
  • $100 Dining Credit to Prime 44 West Steakhouse Honoring Jerry West

 What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Julia Roberts Autographed DVD - Donated by Will and Karen Myers, in memory of Kaleigh Myers

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

Julia Roberts hand signed "My Best Friend's Wedding" DVD.  Donated by Will and Karen Myers, in memory of Kaleigh Myers.



What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Wine Basket - Donated by Kevin, Nicolle and Brooklyn Colvin in memory of Kasey Colvin

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

"Wine" basket donated by Kevin, Nicolle and Brooklyn Colvin, in memory of Kasey Colvin.








This basket includes;

- 2 bottles
- 4 wine glasses
- Set of 6 cloth coasters
- Wine bottle vaccuum pump
- Set of 8 glass charms
- Foil cutter

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Princess Basket - donated by Chris & Ashley Barry in honor of Jessica Barry

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

"Princess" basket donated by Chris, Ashley and Leah Barry in honor of Jessica Barry.




This basket includes:

Pink and gold tutu
Swarovski crystal and sterling silver hand-strung necklace
Heart shaped jewelry box
Prince Charming bank
Pewter Picture Frame made by Burnes of Boston
Melissa and Doug Princess mirror
Pink hairbow
Princess wand


What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Mace & Lace Basket - Donated by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of Zoe Fisher

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

"Mace & Lace" basket donated by by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of their granddaughter, Zoe Aris Fisher.




This basket includes:
  • Photo Album
  • Sage handsoap and lotion combo
  • Water Bottle
  • Yankee Candle - Cranberry Chutney large candle
  • Avon Naturals Cherry Blossom Lotion
  • Avon Naturals Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
  • Spa Escapes Moroccan Mist Room and Linen Spray
  • Streamlight LED Flashlight
  • Beauty Bistro Orange Cream Body Souffle'
  • Mace

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Safety Basket - Donated by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of Zoe Fisher

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

"Safetu" basket donated by by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of their granddaughter, Zoe Aris Fisher.




This basket includes:
  • Lifeline Winter Car Safety Kit (38 pieces)
  • Water Bottle
  • 2 Battery Operated Sensor Alarm / Lights
  • StreamLight LED Flashlight
  • Personal mace
  • Photo Album


What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Holiday Baking Basket - Donated by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of Zoe Fisher

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

"Holiday Baking" basket donated by by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of their granddaughter, Zoe Aris Fisher.



 



 This basket includes:
  • 4 piece cerain soup mugs with soup mix and crackers
  • 101 piece cookie cutter set
  • Old Mill Gilford hushpuppy mix
  • Old Mill Gilford gingerbread mix
  • 3 Wind Willow appetizer mixes
  • Photo Album
  • Spa escapes Moroccan mist room spray
  • Sage soap and lotion
  • King Arthur gingerbread mix


What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Bag of Cuddles - Donated by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of Zoe Fisher

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

"Bag of Cuddles" donated by by Dick & Heidi Pehrson in memory of their granddaughter, Zoe Aris Fisher.



Includes 3 Gund Animals; 2 dogs, 1 cat.

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Belk Basket

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball donated by Belk!




This basket includes:

  • Diro Leather Box
  • 3.4 ounce bottle of Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette perfume
  • Clarins Travel Set (cleanser, hydraquench cream, intensive cream and mask)
  • Calvin Klein Obsession Set (0.5 oz eau de perfum, 3.4 oz body lotion, 3.4 oz body wash, clutch)
  • Estee Lauder Travel Essentials (advanced night repair, time zone creame SPF 15, double wear mascara, full-size rose tea lipstick, eye shadow duo pink flesh and smoky ember.
  • Clinique Travel Essentials (high impact mascara, rinse off eye makeup solvent, dramatically different moisterizing lotion, mostire surge and brush and mirror)

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Items - The Rat Pack with signature plates

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

Rat Pack framed photograph with lithograph signature plates.  Sammy Davis, Jr, Frank Sinatra, Peter Crawford and Dean Martin!



What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - Jonas Brothers Hand Signed Framed Photograph

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

Jonas Brothers hand signed framed photograph!



What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Item - Taylor Swift Hand Signed Framed Photograph

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

Taylor Swift hand signed framed photograph!



What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia! 

Monday, October 25, 2010

News 14 Carolina Coverage

News 14 Carolina did an interview today about our Masquerading Angels Ball! 

In Depth: Dawn Williamson, Cherubs

An event this weekend will help unmask the cause of a life-threatening condition among children that doesn't get a lot of attention. It's called congenital diaphragmatic hernia or CDH and News 14 Carolina's Tracey Early sits down with Dawn Williamson, the founder and president of the non profit group "Cherubs," to talk about this year's event.

In Depth: Dawn Williamson, Cherubs

Friday, October 22, 2010

Auction Donations - Taste of Oregon Basket - donated in memory of Jadyen Scott Gilbert

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:



A "Taste of Oregon" basket donated in memory of CDH cherub Jayden Scott  Gilbert.  Donated by his grandmother, Shelly Moore, and mother, Alicia Gilbert.




“Taste of Oregon” Basket includes:

* Tony's Smoked Sockeye Salmon (4 oz) from "Tony's Smoke House and Cannery" of
Oregon City, OR.

* Sweet N Salty Hazelnuts (2 oz) from "Driving Me Nuts" of Dayton, OR.

* Dried and Gone to Heaven Dried Bing Cherries (3 oz) from “Anzac Biscuit Company" of
The Dalles, OR.

* Wild Huckleberry Lemonade Mix (2.5 oz.) from "Huckleberry Haven" of Eagle Point, OR.

* Java Been Biscotti from "Be-Bop Biscotti" of Bend, OR.

* Stash Green Tea Sampler from "Stash Tea Company" of Tigard, OR.

* Solid Milk Chocolate Crescent Moon from "Moonstruck Chocolate" of Portland, OR.

* Dark Chocolate Espresso Bar from "Moonstruck Chocolate" of Portland, OR.

* Viennese blend medium roast blend coffee sampler from "Oregon Coffee Roaster" of North Plains, OR

* Glass ornament made with glass made from ash from the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption (Oregon wound up with a lot of ash due to its close proximately to the volcano).  Donated by local resident.



What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Oregon Flavors - donated in memory of Jadyen Scott Gilbert

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:



A "Oregon Flavors" basket donated in memory of CDH cherub Jayden Scott  Gilbert.  Donated by his grandmother, Shelly Moore, and mother, Alicia Gilbert.


What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - Patsy Pease "Days of Our Lives" Gown

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

Allen Schwartz dress worn by Patsy Pease on "Days of Our Lives".   Donated by Ms. Pease in honor of her son, Russell, a CDH survivor.



Ms. Pease is also donating 3 Soap Opera Digest awards:









CHERUBS is proud to announce the donation of 3 Soap Opera Digest awards by our celebrity spokesperson, soap opera superstar, Patsy Pease. These are the actual awards given to Ms. Pease during her role as Kimberly Brady Donovan on “Days of Our Lives”. Ms. Pease removed this hard earned awards from her own home to donate to CHERUBS to "do more good than sitting on a mantle". Her generousity and kindess is so grately appreciated and we know that these awards will help to bring more services to CDH families!

What a wonderful addition to our formal Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donation - Carolina Panthers Lithographed Football

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

Carolina Panthers Football with lithographed signatures of the 2010 season team!




What a wonderful addition to our Halloween eve formal charity Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - 2 AirTran Airline Tickets

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

2 round-trip airline tickets anywhere in the continental United States that AirTran Airlines flies.  Redeemable up to 1 year.



What a wonderful addition to our Halloween eve formal charity Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!

Auction Donations - 2 Southwest Airline Tickets

We are thrilled to announce the following auction item for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball:

 2 round-trip airline tickets anywhere in the continental United States that Southwest Airlines flies.  Redeemable up to 1 year. 



What a wonderful addition to our Halloween eve formal charity Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University to benefit CHERUBS and help babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia!