Thank You To Ganyard Hill Pumpkin Farm

A special thank you to Ganyard Hill Farm for sponsoring our 2010 Masquerding Angels Ball!



Located in Durham, North Carolina, convenient to Raleigh and Cary in Wake County and Chapel Hill  in Orange County, Ganyard Hill Farm is an educational resource farm providing seasonal fun and active learning experiences for kids of all ages!!!

http://www.pumpkincountry.com/

Auction Item - Myrtle Beach Golf Package

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

Myrtle Beach Golf Package

Three Day/Two Nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodations

Round of Golf For Two at River Hills Country Club

$50 Dining Card

About River Hills Golf & Country Club

River Hills Golf and Country Club is located in the historic seaside village of Little River, South Carolina, near North Myrtle Beach. Designed by Tom Jackson, the golf course offers magnificent 18-holes with fairways that meander through a picturesque, heavily wooden terrain. River Hill’s rolling hills, unusual for a coastal course, are this layout’s signature. 

 

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 - South Florida Vacation Package for Two

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

South Florida Vacation Package for Two

Includes Two Night Deluxe Hyatt Hotel in Downtown West Palm Beach

Round of Golf For Two and Three Day Two Night Bahamas

Cruise For Two from the Port of Palm Beach

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 - Fighter Pilot for a Day Experience

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

Fighter Pilot for a Day Experience

You fly in an actual fighter plane with pilot!!! Choice of 40 locations!

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 - Frenchman's Reef Marriott Resort St.Thomas US Virgin Islands Package

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

Frenchman's Reef Marriott Resort St. Thomas US Virgin Islands Package

4 days/ 3 nights ocean view room

Round of golf or Spa package

$600 Airfare Credit

As an award-winning Caribbean resort, the Frenchman's Reef &  Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St. Thomas provides guests with an unmatched experience on an island rich in romantic lore. This resort in St. Thomas features spectacular views of majestic Charlotte Amalie Harbor and offers white sand beaches, comfortable accommodations, five restaurants, six bars and 3 swimming pools, all promising an unparalleled Caribbean vacation. With a variety of meeting rooms and event space, Frenchman's Reef is also the perfect venue for your St. Thomas wedding or business occasion. For those seeking a more exclusive Virgin Island setting, the Morning Star Resort offers 97 elegant beachfront rooms in a more secluded part of the resort complex that overlooks the Caribbean Sea. With a private check-in, personalized concierge service, its own restaurant, bar and private access pool, guests at Morning Star enjoy both the atmosphere of a boutique St. Thomas hotel and the amenities of a premier Caribbean resort.


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 - Girlfriends Shopping Getaway in New York

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

Girlfriends Shopping Getaway in New York

Bloomingdales or Sak Fifth Ave $1,000 Shopping Spree with a Personal Shopper

3 Day / 2 Night Hotel Accommodations at a 4-Star Property

$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!

More Auction Items!

We have more auction items for the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball at the Durham Hilton on October 30, 2010!!!

We are trying hard to get photos up for each item before the Ball but in case we don't.... we are so excited to have these great items in our auction that we had to share the list with you!!!

• Ty Lawson Autographed 6"x6" Square of  UNC Final Four Championship Court
• Hannah Montana 3 Photo Collage
• Jonas Brothers hand signed framed photo
• Akoya Saltwater White Pearl Necklace and Earrings
• Akoya Saltwater Chocolate Pearl Necklace and Earrings
•  Russian Blue Luster Necklace and Earring Set
• "Casino" The Movie Photo Collage with engraved signatures
• Rustic American Flag Framed
• Coach K Duke Four NCAA Championships Collage
• Duke Blue Devils 2010 NCAA Champions Photo Collage
• MagnaCraft 10x50 Binoculars
• UNC Golf Package 

Auction Item - A Trip to the 2011 Emmy Awards For Two

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

2011 Emmy Awards for Two:

Two (2) Night Hotel Accommodations at the Four Seasons
 Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA
(Double Occupancy)

Check In: Saturday, Date TBD
Check Out: Monday, Date TBD

Two (2) Tickets to the Emmy Awards 2011 at the
NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
             (venue subject to change)

Luxury Car Service To and From the Nokia Theatre


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 Item - Napa Valley Wine Tour Weekend

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

Napa Valley Tour for Two:

Three (3) Night First Class Hotel Accommodations at the Luxurious JW Marriott in Downtown San Francisco
      
Customized 8-Hour Private Napa Valley Vineyards Wine Tour Including:

• Luxury Car Service with Personal Chauffeur/Guide for the Day
• Pre-Select Your Choice of Wineries & Lunch Menu
• Visit and Taste Up to Five Premium Wineries
• Tour State-of-the-Art Wine Making Facilities
• Gourmet Picnic Lunch

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!

Masquerade Masks Will Be Available For Purchase

Just a few of the hand-made masquerade ball masks that will be available for purchase at the 2010 Masquerading Angels Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Durham Hilton near Duke University.

All masks were made by our wonderful volunteers!

Auction Donations - Sesame Street Basket - donated in memory of Shane Torrence

This Sesame Street basket was donated in memory of cherub, Shane Torrence, by his parents Craig & Dawn Williamson and brothers, Braden and Garret Williamson.

This basket includes:

Sesame Street 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland DVD
15" tall Plush Elmo Doll
Count Von Count 40th Anniversary Plush Doll
Abby Cadabby 40th Anniversary Plush Doll
Ernie 40th Anniversary Plush Doll
Sesame Street Busy Buddies Bubble Magnet Book
Elmo Socks (size 24-36 months)
Oscar the Grouch Socks (size 24-36 months)
Abby Cadabby Socks (size 24-36 months)
Hiking Sesame Street Friends Plastic Holographic Green Bowl & Cup Kid's Dish Set
Abby Cadabby Plastic Holographic Purple Bowl & Cup Kid's Dish Set
Elmo Goes to School Plastic Holographic Red Bowl & Cup Kid's Dish Set
Cookie Monster Figurine
Big Bird Figurine
Elmo Figurine
Sesame Street "Storybook ABC's" Book
Sesame Street "the Five Senses" Book
Sesame Street "S is for School" Book
Sesame Street "My Baby Brother Is A Little Monster" Book
Sesame Street "Way to Go, Zoe!" Book
Sesame Street "Let's Eat!" Book
Sesame Street "Red or Blue, I Like You!" Book
Sesame Street "Abby Cadabby's Rhyme Time" Book
Sesame Street "Love, Elmo" Book
Sesame Street "Watch Out for Banana Peels and Other Important Sesame Saftey Tips" Book
Big Birds First Book of Letters Board Book
Cookie's First Book of Numbers Board Book
Abby's First Book of Shapes Board Book
Sesame Beginnings "Eyes & Nose, Fingers & Toes" Board Book
Sesame Beginnings "At the Zoo" Board Book
Sesame Beginnings "Bubbles, Bubbles" Board Book
"Fun With Friends" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book
"Animals All Around" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book
"Outdoors All Day" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book
"Festive Friends" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book
"Happy Holidays" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book
"Let's Pretend" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book with Stickers
"Rain or Shine" Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book with Stickers
Elmo Red & Big Bird Yellow Trianglur Crayons Set
Cookie Monster Blue & Oscar Green Trianglur Crayons Set
Cookie Monster Figural Stamper Friend
Big Bird Figural Stamper Friend
Elmo Figural Stamper Friend

Auction Donations - Disney Basket with 4 Disney Park Passes - in memory of Debra Jones

 

4 1-day Park Hopper Passes donated by Walt Disney Company, Inc.

The remainder of the basket was donated in memory of Debra Jones by Gilbert & Patricia Jones and Craig & Dawn Williamson. 

This basket includes:

4 1-Day Disney Park Hopper Tickets to use at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom (tickets donated by Walt Disney World Co.)
Mickey Mouse Disney Beanz stuffed doll
Minnie Mouse Disney Beanz stuffed doll
Disney Princess Tea Set
Mickey Mouse Laptop Junior
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Wireless Microphone
Sleeping Beauty Tiara
Tinkerbell Socks (size 4-6)
101 Dalmations Socks (size 12-18 months)
Mickey Mouse Glow In the Dark Socks (Size 6-8)
Tickerbell Tooth Fairy Pillow
Tigger & Pooh Kaliedoscope
Winnie the Pooh Woodboard Puzzle
Disney Princess Poster Paint Set
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Numbers & Counting Learning Workbook
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Alphabet Learning Workbook
101 Dalmations Book
Alice in Wonderland Book
The Lion King Book
Peter Pan Books
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Book
Beauty & The Beast Book
Aladdin Book
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Board Book
Nemo School Days "Colors" Board Book
Mickey's Trucks Board Book
Farmer Mickey Board Book
Alice in Wonderland "Counting" Board Book
Dumbo "Opposites" Board Book
101 Dalmations "Colors" Board Book
The Little Mermaid Soft Toddler Book
Winnie the Pooh Soft Toddler Book
Winnie the Pooh Figurine
Tigger Figurine

Auction Item - A Trip for 2 to see the Dr. Oz Show in NYC

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

A Trip for 2 to see the Dr. Oz Show:

• Two (2) Night Hotel Accommodations at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square
• Two (2) Tickets to see Dr. Oz in Manhattan
• Two (2) Orchestra Tickets to any Broadway Show of Your Choice 
• Dinner for Two at a Local Prestigious Restaurant

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 - 2011 U.S. Open in Bethesda

 

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

2011 US Open Golf, Bethesda, MD for Two:  

Three (3) Night Hotel Accommodations in Bethesda, MD (Double Occupancy)

Check In: June 17, 2011

Check Out: June 20, 2011

Two (2) All Day Trophy Club Passes to the 2011 US Open for Friday-Sunday and Access to the Trophy Club Hospitality Tent   

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 Item - 2011 NHL Winter Classic Game Trip for Two

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

 

2011 Winter City Classic for Two:  

Two (2) Night Stay at the Marriott Spring Hill Suites Pittsburgh Southside Works                              
        Check In: December 31, 2010
        Check Out: January 2, 2011

Two (2) Tickets to the 2011 NHL Winter Classic Game Between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on January 1, 2011

 

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 Item - Formula One Racing Experience

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

 F1 Racing Experience for Two:  

Mario Andretti Racing School Checkered Flag Experience for Two. Your Hands are on the Wheel, White Knuckled All the Way for Two Thrilling Sessions, a Total of 14 Laps, With Top Speeds Reaching Up to 155 mph. Following the Checkered Flag on Your First Session, You'll Get Feedback From an Instructor on Pit Road, and Then Head Back on the Race Track for Session Two; Working on Going Faster

Mario Andretti Hand Signed Framed Photograph

Available Locations:

• Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta, GA
• Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS
• Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, KY
• Lowes Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
• Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, IL
• Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, TN
• Richmond Int’l Speedway, Richmond, VA
• California Speedway, Fontana,CA
• Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX
• Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

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 Item - Porsche Racing Experience

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

Porsche Driving Experience for One: 

Two (2) Night Stay at the Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa (Double Occupancy)

One Day High Performance Driving Course Will Include: Skid Pad, Autocross, Performance Driving Techniques & Track Sessions, Lane Change and Track Sessions, Lapping the Race Circuit

Over 6 Hours of High Performance Driving in One Day

Round of Golf at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail; One of the Longest Golf Courses in the World; Named one of Zagat's top new courses    

 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 - Bobby Hurley Autographed Duke Photo

We are thrilled to announce the addition of a Bobby Hurley Hand-Signed Duke Photo to our Masqurading Angels Ball auction on October 30th at the Durham Hilton near Duke University!

Auction Donations - Christmas Basket - donated in honor of Celie McGilberry and in memory of Claude McGiberry

Thank you to Darren, DeAnn and Chambers McGilberry for donating this item in honor of Celie McGilberry and in memory of Claude McGiberry!

Christmas Basket

Crystal Vase

Jeweled Christmas Tree

handmade by deAnn

Handpainted artwork

3 candle holders.  They read Love, Joy and Peace

Sterling Silver Fortune Cookie Jewely Holder

Auction Donations - Baby Basket #1 - donated in honor of Celie McGilberry and in memory of Claude McGiberry

Thank you to Darren, DeAnn and Chambers McGilberry for donating this item in honor of Celie McGilberry and in memory of Claude McGiberry!

Baby Basket

Sterling Silver Picture Frame

Girl's Sleeper

Sterling Silver Baby Brush and Comb Set

Bling Pacifier

Toddler Necklace

made by deAnn

Handpainted Artwork