Items that fit into the following general categories are always popular. Feel free to think creatively, or if you need help with ideas, please contact our Gala and Auction Co-Chairs, Kerry Beck and Jessica Van Geertruyden.

Home and Beauty

Designer accessories, jewelry, massages, gift certificates for mani/pedis, spa treatments, consultation with an interior designer, works of art, decorative items, floral arrangements, landscaping services.

Vacations and Getaways

Caribbean getaways, use of a condo or beach house, hotel stays in cities near or far, a weekend at a country inn or B&B, time share at Disney or other resort.

Local Outings and Adventures

Personal services, workshops and classes, 1-2 sessions with a personal trainer or yoga instructor, photo shoot with a professional photographer, white water rafting trip or tubing trip, visit to a ropes course.

Children’s Activities and Items

Birthday parties at ice cream shops, laser tag venues or trampoline parks, tickets to Disney on Ice, Santa Train outing, bicycle, iPad, Lego sets.

Sporting Events and Memorabilia

Golf outing, tennis lessons, tickets to Redskins, Wizards or Nationals games, meet a professional athlete, signed hockey puck or baseball.

Dining and Entertainment

Food items, gourmet gift baskets, special dining opportunities and restaurant gift certificates, tickets to plays and concerts, box seats at the Verizon center, special tour of a local landmark, “behind the scenes” visit to a craft brewery or winery, spirits tasting for a small group, Hamilton tickets.