Prizes

LIVE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS:
SHOPPING AND COOKING WITH BRAD PARSONS: You and three guests will celebrate Chicago summertime with a truly memorable overnight experience of shopping and cooking with famed Executive Chef of the Fairmont Chicago, Brad Parsons! Begin on a Tuesday with dinner for four at Aria restaurant, then head to bed early to relax in two luxurious Fairmont suites. Wednesday morning, your group will ride Bentley and Lexus service to the renowned Green City Market in Lincoln Park with Brad to shop for the freshest ingredients from local farmers. After your shopping day, head back to the Fairmont Chicago to prepare a private dinner that will be the highlight of the year for you and your lucky friends. Food has never been so elegant and educational! Package courtesy of The Fairmont Chicago. (Valid June through September.)

CARIBBEAN ISLAND ESCAPE: Experience an oasis of luxury and tranquility beneath gently swaying palm trees during your Caribbean Island Escape beginning with round trip main cabin air transportation aboard American Airlines and a two-night stay at The Royal Pavilion in Barbados - an intimate resort whose surroundings blend old world grace and stunning scenery to create a place where you can make memories that last a lifetime. Then fly or ferry (on your own) to the luxurious private Canouan Island in the heart of the Grenadines where you will enjoy a two-night stay in a one bedroom Ocean Orchestra Suite in the Caribbean's newest luxury destination - Raffles Resort, Canouan Island in the Grenadines. This paradise found Southwest of Barbados in the heart of the Grenadines is an emerald gem set in the sapphire waters of the southern Antilles. Package courtesy of American Airlines and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.(The Royal Pavilion valid May 1 - October 31, 2010. Raffles Canouan Island expires January 30, 2011 and blackout dates are from December 15th to January 7th. American Airlines travel must be completed by January 30, 2010.)

CANADIAN ROCKIES GETAWAY: The spectacular glory of the Canadian Rockies is incomparable! Western Canada will entice and captivate you during any season throughout the year. The vacation begins with American Airlines main cabin air transportation for two to Vancouver and luxury accommodations in the historic, centrally located Fairmont Waterfront for 2 nights while you explore the city and take in the shopping and the sights. Then you can rent a car (on your own) for your exploration of two of Canada’s most fabulous resorts. This prize includes two nights, three days at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, in a deluxe room with breakfast and valet parking where you will take in the breathtaking scenery, hike and sun – or ski, if that’s your choice of seasons. You’ll love the Chateau Lake Louise with its breathtaking glacier for 3 days, 2 nights. Then it’s 2 nights, 3 days at the glorious Fairmont Chateau Whistler in a Deluxe Lakeview room. Take your memories along as you return to Vancouver. Your trip concludes with two nights at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel before your return home. This holiday’s joys will endure forever! Package courtesy of American Airlines and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. (All hotels subject to availability; expires February 1, 2010 not valid Dec. 15, 2009-Jan. 15, 2011. Some airline restrictions apply.)

WINE AND DINE IN SONOMA: California wine country, here we come! Your dream vacation begins with round trip main cabin air transportation on American Airlines taking you and your companion to beautiful northern California where you'll ride the cable cars and dine along Fisherman’s Wharf during two nights at the world-renowned Fairmont San Francisco Hotel. The grandeur of the hotel coupled with its reputation for impeccable service promises a truly memorable experience. Then, relax to the peaceful sound of trickling water flows throughout the grounds of The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa during a luxurious two-night stay. During your Sonoma retreat, enjoy an unparalleled luxury chauffeured experience featuring six consecutive hours of service and privately hosted tours of the award-winning and historic Buena Vista Carneros Winery, Jacuzzi Family Winery and Olive Press, and Ledson Winery & Vineyards, featuring seated wine pairings and food tastings, and class with an expert winemaker. Package courtesy of American Airlines and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

CELEBRITY SKI: HIT THE SLOPES AND HELP FUND A CURE: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its outstanding corporate sponsor, American Airlines, invite two skiers to join celebrity guests on a four-day, three-night Vail, Colorado ski extravaganza, March 4 - March 7, 2010. From the minute you arrive in Vail, you will mingle with celebrities and be treated like a VIP. Enjoy slope-side hospitality including hotel accommodations at the beautiful Vail Cascades (hotel room based on double occupancy), meals (three dinners, two luncheons, two breakfasts), a cocktail reception, and a night of entertainment featuring star talent. During the day, enjoy skiing with your three-day pass for all lifts. Pick up racing tips at a clinic with former World Freestyle Champion, Wayne Wong, before you race on the Celebrity Ski team! Finally, you will both receive a Celebrity Ski gift package that includes such gifts as: K2 “super-sidecut” skis, CB jacket, Marker ski bindings, tote bag, Celebrity Ski shirt, and Maui Jim sunglasses. American Airlines will fly you and a guest round-trip coach from your closest American Airlines serviced airport, and guarantees a fabulous time! Package courtesy of American Airlines.

ULTIMATE GOLF EXPERIENCE: Enjoy an incredible weekend of unparalleled golf and gorgeous accommodations with a Twosome Golfer Package, while helping the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation add tomorrows every day to the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Each year, the Ultimate Golf Experience travels to one of the country’s most beautiful and luxurious golf courses. This year we will be heading The Resort at Pelican Hill on the Newport Coast of California from October 27 - October 31, 2010. Your ultimate golf experience includes: round-trip main cabin tickets aboard American Airlines, round-trip ground transportation between the airport and the Four Seasons, four nights of luxurious accommodations (based on double occupancy for a twosome and single occupancy for a corporate foursome), three days of world class golf, an extraordinary gift package and nightly turn-down gifts, all meals (Wednesday evening through Sunday morning), nightly cocktail reception and dinner, silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind items, musical entertainment and a special performance by award-winning comedian Lewis Black (regularly seen on HBO, The Daily Show and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.)

LE CORDON BLEU PARIS: Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has acquired an international reputation built on excellence in culinary and hospitality education. Expand your cooking skills with an unforgettable cooking experience at Le Cordon Bleu Paris has designed for those with a passion for the culinary arts. Your journey begins with two business class tickets aboard American Airlines to Paris, France and features a five-night stay at the boutique-style Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine. Choose from a six-hour themed workshop translated in English for (2) featuring popular French cuisines such as pastries or sauces, or get hands on with Julia Child's own cooking technique featured in her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking, or opt to enjoy a Le Cordon Bleu two-hour walking tour of a Parisian market followed by a cooking demonstration and light buffet lunch. All necessary ingredients and equipment are provided; just bring your passion for food!

BID FOR A CURE … Together we can provide funds for the research to find the cure for CF and enhance the lives of CF patients. This is your opportunity to make a donation directly to that research. Bids will be taken in denominations of $20,000,$10,000, $7,500, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250, and $100. Raise your hands and buy life!


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BID FOR A CURE:
Together we can provide funds for the research to find the cure for CF and enhance the lives of CF patients. This is your opportunity to make a donation directly to that research. Bids will be taken in denominations of $20,000, $10,000, $7,500, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250, and $100. Raise your hands and buy life!


Special thanks to Chicago DiningOut Magazine for their silent auction support.