We are excited to announce the totals raised at this year’s Annual Benefit Auction: Once Upon a Time. The event raised an estimated $ 77,000 for Da Vinci Academy. A few highlights from this memorable evening:
- 148 people attended the auction
- Fund-a-Project/restricted donations raised $42,000 ($7,000 is still needed to fully fund these projects)
- The Live Auction raised $ 14,775
- The Silent Auctions raised $ 14,400
- The Golden Ticket raised $11,000
- Cash Donations totaled $7,500
- The Buy-A-Bottle, Precious Moments Figurines and Centerpiece sales totaled $4,885
- Sponsorship and Advertising totaled a record amount of almost $ 10,000
- Golden Ticket Winners:
- Macbook Air - Faith Oriold (mother of Ben Oriold - 8th grader at Da Vinci Academy)
- The Apple Tree - Laurie Rogman (Alumni Family and Board of Trustee Member)
Please keep in mind that many companies will match cash donations (via Fund-A-Project) you give to Da Vinci Academy. Contact Larry Steffens if you would like to pursue this giving opportunity to the school.
The success of the Annual Benefit Auction is due in part to the wonderful items that were contributed by supporters and friends of Da Vinci Academy. Thank you so much for your donations and for the time and effort that went into securing donations from area businesses.
This event is made possible by the support and commitment of the entire Da Vinci Academy community. From securing donations, to selling raffle tickets, to purchasing and selling advertising space, to helping students conceptualize and create remarkable works of art in class projects, and volunteering before, during, and after the event, it takes a remarkable community to carry off an event of this size and scale. Thank you to everyone who donated their time and talents to the Auction. The faculty, staff, and students of Da Vinci Academy directly benefit from the Annual Benefit Auction, and are deeply grateful for the tremendous volunteer effort that goes into creating this event each year.
Stay tuned for an announcements detailing next year’s annual benefit auction, it promises to be an Exceptional event!
Save the Date April 28, 2012
With Gracious Gratitude,
The Da Vinci Academy Annual Benefit Auction Committee
