Big Dreams Raffle

TICKETS: $100 EACH

Each $100 raffle ticket brings you closer to winning one of two fabulous Gordon James Fine Diamonds gift certificates, and brings everyone closer to a cure!

TWO WINNERS!

1ST PRIZE: $7,500

Gordon James gift certificate

2ND PRIZE: $2,500

Gordon James gift certificate

YOU select your gift from their stunning designer and diamond jewelry collections!

Use your bid number to purchase your tickets during the reception or in the ballroom from any Dream Gala Raffle Volunteer. Drawing will take place on stage immediately after the Live Auction. GOOD LUCK!

Gordon and Gretchen Raine’s fine jewelry store in historic Old Town Bellevue showcases the most beautiful, rare diamonds and gemstones in the world. Our sincere thanks for their generous donation of our raffle prizes.

Raffle tickets will be charged to your bid number. Raffle prize may not be refunded for cash value or exchanged. Balance is not carried and must be used in one visit. No special orders. Winning tickets will be drawn following the Live Auction on March 4, 2023. The winner need not be present to win.

Hip Service

What’s better than a high-energy dance band to end your evening on a high note? Joining us live on the stage tonight, San Francisco’s nationally recognized, award-winning HIP SERVICE.

Named “America’s Best Dance Band” at the American Music Awards, their 15 incredible performers will entertain you with outstanding vocalists, a screaming horn section, rock solid funky rhythm section, and electrifying dancers. Their repertoire includes everything from current pop songs, oldies but goodies and all-around classics. The band is laser focused on delivering an experience where every guest leaves saying, “That’s the most fun I’ve had in years!”

Live, Silent, and Super Silent Auction Rules

The Silent Auction will close before the start of the program at 7:20pm. The Super Silent Auction will close during the Live Auction after Live Auction item #8. Bidding on Silent and Super Silent auction items will be on Mobile Bidding. You will receive a personal link via text from the JDRF Seattle Guild. This link is personalized to you, tied directly to your personal account, and bidding activity. This personal link should not be shared.

Auction Item And Sales Information

1. All sales are final; there will be no exchanges or refunds.

2. JDRF has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly, but all property is sold “as is.” No statements contained in the catalog or made verbally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation or assumption of liability.

3. Items depicted in the slide presentation are for illustrative purposes only.

4. JDRF reserves the right to remove any item from sale.

Certificates And Vouchers

1. For non-tangible items, you will receive a checkout envelope, which will contain certificate(s) for your item(s) or a voucher providing you with directions on how to collect your certificate(s).

2. Please carefully check envelopes containing gift certificates before leaving. JDRF is not responsible for replacing gift certificates lost after you leave the event. JDRF is under no obligation to extend, modify or change items or restrictions on items/certificates.

3. Unless otherwise stated, restaurant certificates exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity, and may have certain date restrictions. Unless otherwise noted, all auction items and services must be used within one year of 03/04/2023. We appreciate your strict observance of these restrictions, as future donations depend upon it.

Expiration Dates And Scheduling

1. Except where otherwise noted by the donor, services, tickets, and certificate items are subject to mutually agreed upon times and dates, and must be used within one year of the date of the Gala.

2. All arrangements for trips, parties, and similar events must be made at least sixty (60) days in advance, unless otherwise stated on the certificate. When using airline gift certificates, all participants and their guests must travel together.

3. Unless otherwise stated, all certificates for services expire on March 4, 2024.

Wines And Spirits

All wines and spirits are to be sold in Washington, and title passes to the purchaser in Washington. JDRF makes no representation as the purchaser’s rights to import wine into any state. Wines and spirits may be sold and delivered only to persons who are at least 21 years old.

Mobile Bidding And Express Checkout

(Located in the lobby at Registration)

1. Register for Mobile Bidding and Express Checkout at registration when you arrive at the Gala, allowing you to bypass the line at the end of the evening and go directly to Item Pick-Up, in the Willow Room.

2. For Express Checkout, simply present your personal check or credit card to a Registration volunteer when you check-in for the event.

3. Use your mobile device to bid throughout the evening and tap the righthand corner of your device to determine what you have won when the Super Silent Auction closes during the Live Auction.

CHECKOUT, PAYMENT AND ITEM PICK-UP – WILLOW ROOM

Please make payment in full this evening. JDRF accepts check, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express credit cards as payment.

1. Checkout will be open at 10pm in the Willow Room; if you registered for Express Checkout, you may go directly to Item Pick-Up.

2. Winning bidders may pick up auction items this evening by showing a paid receipt at Item Pick-Up.

3. Should your purchase total $10,000 or more, your items will be delivered to your home or office at your request.

4. For those items not picked up at the end of the event, items may be picked up at the Seattle Guild offices (1215 4th Avenue, Suite 1100, Seattle, WA 98161) beginning at 9 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The winning bidder must email jdrfseattleguild@jdrf.org or call 206.343.0873 to coordinate a pickup time. Items can be shipped to the winning bidder at the winning bidder’s expense.

Travel Rules And Restrictions

1. JDRF assumes no responsibility for travel arrangements, unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be made for cancelled tickets and accommodations. All arrangements and coordination of items (air and hotel, caterer and entertainment, etc.) must be made by the item buyer and only with the contact person designated on the donation certificate or documentation. All air transportation is subject to blackout dates. We appreciate your strict observance of these restrictions, as future donations depend upon it.

2. All hotel/resort reservations are based on availability unless the certificate states a specific date.

3. Travel awards may not be sold or transferred, and are not redeemable for cash.

4. Once ticketed, route and name changes are not allowed.

Marriott Bonvoy Points

When applicable, hotel accommodations provided for JDRF auction packages will be available in the form of Marriott Bonvoy points as indicated on your gift certificate. The point allocation indicated for each item will be coordinated through the JDRF Seattle Guild office. Marriott Bonvoy points have no expiration date and are valid at Marriott International properties around the world. Reservations are required for redemption of Marriott Bonvoy points.