The Alliance for Better Long Term Care (ABLTC ) Foundation will host its 17th annual Silent Auction Spectacular to benefit its mission of helping adversely affected groups of people, statewide, virtually.
The online silent auction begins on Thursday, March 28th, with the live event set for Thursday, April 4th, running from 5:30 pm until 9:30 pm, at the Warwick Country Club, located at 394 Narragansett Bay Avenue, in Warwick.
According to the ABLTC Foundation’s Board President, Rita Martin, funds raised through its annual signature event helps the most vulnerable people throughout the state. The Foundation achieves this through supporting programs, services, outreach and support to the elderly, disabled, financially exploited, and neglected.
“The silent auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We will be focusing all our efforts towards making the Silent Auction Spectacular event the best one yet,” she said. “We have some wonderful items that will attract interest and raise more money to further our work and mission. The Foundation has been very fortunate with the quality of donated items over the years. I am eternally grateful for the continued support of the business community, and the public, as well.”
The Auction Spectacular features sports and movie memorabilia, including autographed photos of local sports legends and Hollywood icons, gift cards to local eateries and services, wines, games, day trips, and tickets to events, such as plays or ball games.
Past live auction events have showcased incredible trips to Tuscany, St Maarten, and other exotic locales. “These trips are highly sought after and the bidding often gets intense,” Martin said.
“It all goes to a very important cause,” she added.
“Your generosity helps to protect the rights of mothers, fathers, grandparents, and all elderly and disabled individuals who are victims of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, while receiving long-term care services in Rhode Island,” she explained.
Those who sign up for the virtual silent auction will have a chance to bid on unique baskets and packages, including gift baskets filled with gift cards to local merchants, restaurants, services and more. There are a few great raffle drawings and some “Buy Now” items, as well.
Participants who register and attend the live event are also eligible for one of several door prizes through drawings throughout the evening. There will be premium auction items that will be up for bid during the program; among them include: a Mohegan Sun Getaway for Two that includes a dinner and show of the winner’s choosing and a seven-day trip for 4 to Italy,
Besides entering the raffle and auction, people are also encouraged to make a one-time donation through the website. Martin said that any amount helps with forwarding the mission and reaching their financial goals.
Companies may also sponsor the silent auction at varying levels:
- Emerald Level ($7,500) includes 12 tickets to the event, 4 complimentary bottles of wine, glasses, a banner to be displayed all evening, a full page ad in the program book, recognition and hyperlink from our website for one year.
- Diamond Level ($5,000) includes 12 tickets to the event, signs to be displayed that evening, premium ad placement on the event site, a full page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition, with a link for our website for the year.
- Virtual Event Sponsor ($3,000) includes 10 tickets to the event, premium ad placement on the event site, a full page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition.
- Platinum Level ($2,000) includes 8 tickets to the event, premium ad placement, a full page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition.
- Gold Level ($1,500) includes 6 tickets to the event, homepage ad placement, a full page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition.
- Silver Level ($1,000) includes 4 tickets to the event, item page ad placement, a half page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition.
- Bronze Level ($500) includes 2 tickets to the event, item page ad placement, quarter page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition.
There are various ad sizes for the program book and event page, ranging from $400 for a full page ad, to $100 for a business card ad. Images need to be in either JPEG, PNG, or PDF format.
The ABLTC Foundation is a not-for-profit registered 501© (3) organization, and its purpose is to benefit and support the Alliance for Better Long Term Care, Inc., a Rhode Island non-profit corporation formed over 30 years ago to protect the rights of our most vulnerable population throughout the state.
Any donations and/or contributions made to the ABLTC Foundation are tax deductible.
Registration for the online portion of the event is free and tickets are available to attend the live event. To sign up and attend the event go to www.abltc24.givesmart.com, or text “abltc24” to 76278. Click on the prompts to complete the process.
For all other questions, please contact The ABLTC Foundation Inc. at 401-785-3345, or by email at info@abltcfoundation.org.