The Sunshine Kids, Helping Kids With Cancer Smile

Prudential realestate has a national charity called The Sunshine Kids. This 501 (c)(3) non for profit is based out of Houston, Texas and is devoted to sending children that have been diagnosed with cancer on trips with positive group activities.

Purdential One Realty of Michiana has been participating with this charity for a few years. Every year, Prudential One Realty has an auction/fundraiser that occurs sometime in the spring. The money that we raise, stays local to help local kids from Memorial Hospital.

This years fundraiser, Helping Kids With Cancer Smile, is being held on May 16, at the Mishawaka FOP which is on 12th street. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. and will last until close to midnight. We have live entertainment from Darryl Buchanan and BLAMMO, a polish buffet and of course, the auction. The dress code is casual, tickets cost $30 each and can be purchased by calling me at 574-370-8156. This is going to be a great event, with lots of fun and is a great way to make an impact on our community.

About 1 year ago, I was approached about the possibility of taking lead on the auction portion of the event, which I agreed to do. I recruited a few agents to help and a couple people from outside Prudential to help as well. Below is a list of items that my team has compiled. I think you will agree, it is a very impressive list. There are gift certificates that could be won in a raffle by purchasing a $1 ticket and there are items that could sell for thousands. We are still adding items, but here is what we have and what categories they look to be in.

Piggy Raffle Items (items that could be won by purchasing a $1 ticket)
$50 Portrait Package
$25 Gift Certificate to Reggio's Restaurant
$40 Gift Card to Famous Daves BBQ
Bob Evans Gift Basket
Avon Gift Basket
Dinner for 2 at The Bonefish (bang, bang shrimp anyone?) Valued upto $45
$25 gift certificate to Doc Pierces
3 Pizza's from Papa Murphy's
$25 gift certificate from The Woodfire in Dowagiac
$25 gift certificate from Hacienda
Pizza, 4 drinks and 100 tokens from Chuck-E-Cheese
Dinner for 2 at Don Pablo's
$50 gift certificate for Auto 1
$20 gift certificate from the Boat House Restaurant
2 Oil changes from Zolman Tire
A Can Safe
A CD Case Safe
$20 gift certificate from Hackers Golf and Games in Niles (there are 2 of those)
Autographed Photo of Chicago White Sox Pitcher Matt Thornton
Autographed Ornament of Ara Parseghian
Autographed Mini Mini Football of Ara Parsghian
Candle Basket
Knitted Yellow Blanket
6 items of choice from Del Taco
A SNUGGIE
Ace Hardware Basket
3 Lunches at Penn Station
2 Basket meals plus desert at Culvers of Mishawaka
Golf Michiana Package

Silent Auction Items
Whole House Carpet and Tile Cleaning from A & R Extreme Clean $500 Value
Taste of Michiana Gift Card Tree (various rest. from our area)
Avon Gift Basket
Candle Gift Basket
Realtor Gift Basket
Golfing at Juday Creek
Water Pik
Dog Basket
Cat Basket
Art Work
Sculpture
AS SEEN ON TV Gift Basket
Ryan Newman Autographed Hat
Spa Package
Tony Dungee Signed Mini Helmet
Andre Dawson Signed Photo
Reggie Jackson Signed Photo
Billy Joel Signed LP
Bruce Springsteen Signed LP
Clint Eastwood Signed Photo
Hillary Clinton For President Autographed Sign
Jack Nicholson Signed Photo
Willie Nelson Signed LP
Dan Quayle Signed Photo
Notre Dame Football Tickets (vs. Mich. State and Boston Coll.)

TIP BOARDS
Chick-Fil-A Nugget Tray
Wii
Wii Fit
Pizza A Month For A Year from Little Caesars
Pizza A Month For A Year from Papa Johns
Charlie Weis Signed Football
Golf Michiana

LIVE AUCTION (These are the big ticket items)
Dinner for 5 Including Congressman Joe Donnelly at Carrabba's
Autographed Larry Bird Jersey
A Trip to Las Vegas
Dinner for 5 Including Mayor Jeff Rea of Mishawaka at Carrabba's
Autographed Joe Montana ND Jersey Framed
Autographed Peyton Manning Jersey Framed
Play Like A Champion Today banner signed by Lou Holtz and Charlie Weis
Autographed Eric Clapton Guitar
Friday Night Cruise on the River with Drinks and Hoers Devours
1988 Football signed by Lou Holtz and 5 others (national championship year)
Keith Richards Autographed Guitar
John Cougar Mellencamp Autographed Guitar
Autographed Mohammad Ali Boxing Glove