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What a night! We are pleased to report that this year’s event raised over $325k helping to surpass the $1M milestone in funds raised since 2019. We are grateful for all of our supporters, including donors, volunteers, UH and Shoreby Club staff, and our amazing committee. Special shout out to Trisha O’Brien Cole and her band for delighting our guests throughout the evening as we helped to

It's time to highlight another featured auction item at :

Cleveland Browns Travel with the Team:

This exclusive, bucket list-worthy, Cleveland Browns experience includes a trip for two (2) to the Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints game on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Caesars Superdome. Two (2) guests will travel “with the team” on the Browns’ team airplane and stay at the team hotel for one (1) night. Two (2) game tickets to the Browns vs. Saints game will be provided to the lucky winner along with an autographed Nick Chubb helmet. RESTRICTIONS: Both travelers must be 21 years of age or older.

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See below for more information about one of our featured auction packages:

Private 7-day Cuba Discovery Tour for two

Your 7-day Private Cuba Discovery Tour for two (double occupancy) will be custom curated by Dan Rutherford of Global Relations LLC GlobalRelations.US). The tour is licensed as Support of the Cuban People and is geared to foodies, lovers of art, history and architecture. The diverse itinerary will take you from Havana to the mountains of rural Cuba. Jazz, vintage American cars, Hemingway haunts, delicious meals in Cuban paladares and mojitos are a staple.

Following two nights in Old Havana, your private air-conditioned transport will take you and your tour guide to the western agricultural province of Pinar del Rio. Your ride will take you through the Vinales National Park which many consider this the most beautiful natural spot on the island. Accommodations in the small village of Vinales will be in a private casa particular. While in Vinales, enjoy horseback riding in the mountains of western Cuba, a visit to a local to***co farm where you see hand-rolling ci**rs with the farmers, delicious meals in paladares, live music and salsa dancing with the locals.

Your private air-conditioned transport and tour guide will return you to Havana for your last two nights of your stay in Cuba. Your customized itinerary could include a private cooking lesson, walking the coast along the Malecon, visits to artists’ studios and museums, more delicious dinners in outstanding paladares and sipping mojitos while listening to live music into the evening.

Travel information: Major US airlines operate daily direct flights to Havana, Cuba from a variety of US cities. Airfare is not included. Transfers to and from Havana’s José Martí International Airport is a part of your tour.

Included in your 7 Days 6 Nights Cuban Discovery Private Tour:
* Comfortable accommodations for two, in a double room.
* Wi-Fi at your lodging.
* A Certificate of Legal Cuba Travel will be sent as an e mail attachment. The Certificate is for U.S. Immigration if you are asked under what authority you traveled to Cuba.
* Pre-departure and arrival information on preparing for your trip.
* You will be met at the airport upon arrival in Cuba on your tour start date and transported back on your tour end date.
* Meals, as per your itinerary. Breakfast will be at your hotel/casa particular, with included lunches and dinners at personally selected, highly rated paladares (Cuban privately owned restaurants).
* All activities and services, as per your itinerary which will adhere to all U.S. government regulations for a legal visit to the Republic of Cuba.
* An evening at the Tropicana Cabaret with transport, premium show ticket and preferential table. At the performance cola and rum is offered.
* You will have air-conditioned transportation with a professional Cuban driver who will be with you for all scheduled group activities.
* Cold bottled water on transport.
* You will have an experienced English-speaking professional Cuban guide, with personality, knowledge, and a sense of humor who will be with for the duration of the tour.

Restriction: Tour needs to be booked 60 days in advance and fulfilled by December 31, 2025. Christmas and New Year weeks are excluded.

Optional: By your invitation, friends and family can join your private tour.

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Thank you for your continued support. Hope to see you on September 10th!

Cross Out Cancer Inspired by the cancer journey of Mary Ann Cross, funds raised from Cross Out Cancer will advance immunotherapy research and program development for cancer and blood disorder patients at Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's and the Wesley Center fo...