A Toast to the Triangle™ to Feature Live and Silent Auction
Raleigh, NC, February 27, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that the 2009 A Toast to the Triangle™ will feature a live and a silent auction as part of the 24th annual fundraising event. All items up for auction are donated from various individuals, companies and organizations from throughout the Triangle and State.
One of the most exciting events of the evening, the live auction will offer guests the chance to bid on several unique prize packages. Items to be auctioned off at the Toast include:
Ultimate Hurricanes Experience with Tripp Tracy
Tripp Tracy and the Carolina Hurricanes are offering 4 tickets with a visit to the TV booth, followed by a personal tour of the players' locker room after the game. In addition, the lucky winner will take home an autographed hockey stick by his or her favorite player.
A Romantic Weekend Get Away for Two to Asheville, North Carolina
Experience Asheville at its best. Enjoy a one night stay at The Residences at Biltmore, Asheville's luxury condos; tickets to the Biltmore Estate, LaZoom Comedy Tour of Asheville, the Asheville Art Museum, a performance of the Montford Park Players; and a gift certificate to Grovewood Café.
A Painting from local artist Bob Rankin
Local artist Bob Rankin utilizes representational, abstract and mixed media styles to create his unique paintings. His work is represented by seven galleries throughout North Carolina. He has received many accolades for his artwork such as the North Carolina Secondary Art Educator of the Year, Best in Show at the NC State Fair and Raleigh's Medal of the Arts Award.
An autographed football signed by all 12 ACC Football Coaches
This item is one of only 20 in the nation and will be a great compliment to the winning bidder’s memorabilia collection.
A Custom Painting by Tammy Lynn Center Residents
Guests have a unique opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind painting created by Tammy Lynn residents.
In addition, guests will have the opportunity to bid on more than 150 donated items during the silent auction, running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Toast raises funds for the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., which in turn supports programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. The Center provides educational, residential and family support services for children and adults with special needs.
The 2009 Toast will be held on March 8, 2009 at the North Carolina State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Last year, more than 1,200 guests were in attendance, helping raise $212,000.
Information on time, date, location, ticket sales, participating vendors and sponsors, as well as ways individuals can donate or volunteer for the event, can be found online at www.atoasttothetriangle.org.
“Participants can look forward to a number of great auction items up for bid this year,” said Freeman. “We are so thankful for the continued support from all who selflessly donate items in support of our mission to provide the individuals we serve the opportunity to maximize their abilities in a loving, nurturing environment.”
About the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc.:
The Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., founded in 1969, supports the following programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities: Early Intervention, Respite Care and non-Medicaid Day Services. For more information, please visit www.tammylynncenter.org.
About the Tammy Lynn Center:
Located on a nine-acre campus near North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD) offers educational, residential and family support services to children and adults with special needs. Founded in 1969, the center remains committed to providing the individuals it serves with the opportunity to maximize their abilities and potential in a loving, nurturing environment. TLCDD is owned by the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc. and is independently operated by TLC Operations, Inc. Both corporations are under the parent company Tammy Lynn Center, Inc. All organizations are nonprofit entities (510(c)(3)), and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, please visit www.tammylynncenter.org.
About A Toast to the Triangle:
A Toast to the Triangle was first held on April 6, 1986 at Carolina Place. Approximately $6,000 was raised to build residential facilities at the Tammy Lynn Center. Since then, the event has been held annually to raise funds for the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., which in turn supports programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. The event offers an astonishing array of culinary splendor from nearly 40 of the Triangle’s finest restaurants, caterers and purveyors of fine wines and specialty beers. Attracting more than 1,200 people, last year’s event raised more than $212,000 for the center’s programs and services. To learn more about this event, please visit www.atoasttothetriangle.org.
Maria I. Hernandez
Director of Development
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
(919) 755-2667
(919) 755-7421 (fax)
mhernandez@tammylynncenter.org
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One of the most exciting events of the evening, the live auction will offer guests the chance to bid on several unique prize packages. Items to be auctioned off at the Toast include:
Ultimate Hurricanes Experience with Tripp Tracy
Tripp Tracy and the Carolina Hurricanes are offering 4 tickets with a visit to the TV booth, followed by a personal tour of the players' locker room after the game. In addition, the lucky winner will take home an autographed hockey stick by his or her favorite player.
A Romantic Weekend Get Away for Two to Asheville, North Carolina
Experience Asheville at its best. Enjoy a one night stay at The Residences at Biltmore, Asheville's luxury condos; tickets to the Biltmore Estate, LaZoom Comedy Tour of Asheville, the Asheville Art Museum, a performance of the Montford Park Players; and a gift certificate to Grovewood Café.
A Painting from local artist Bob Rankin
Local artist Bob Rankin utilizes representational, abstract and mixed media styles to create his unique paintings. His work is represented by seven galleries throughout North Carolina. He has received many accolades for his artwork such as the North Carolina Secondary Art Educator of the Year, Best in Show at the NC State Fair and Raleigh's Medal of the Arts Award.
An autographed football signed by all 12 ACC Football Coaches
This item is one of only 20 in the nation and will be a great compliment to the winning bidder’s memorabilia collection.
A Custom Painting by Tammy Lynn Center Residents
Guests have a unique opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind painting created by Tammy Lynn residents.
In addition, guests will have the opportunity to bid on more than 150 donated items during the silent auction, running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Toast raises funds for the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., which in turn supports programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. The Center provides educational, residential and family support services for children and adults with special needs.
The 2009 Toast will be held on March 8, 2009 at the North Carolina State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Last year, more than 1,200 guests were in attendance, helping raise $212,000.
Information on time, date, location, ticket sales, participating vendors and sponsors, as well as ways individuals can donate or volunteer for the event, can be found online at www.atoasttothetriangle.org.
“Participants can look forward to a number of great auction items up for bid this year,” said Freeman. “We are so thankful for the continued support from all who selflessly donate items in support of our mission to provide the individuals we serve the opportunity to maximize their abilities in a loving, nurturing environment.”
About the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc.:
The Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., founded in 1969, supports the following programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities: Early Intervention, Respite Care and non-Medicaid Day Services. For more information, please visit www.tammylynncenter.org.
About the Tammy Lynn Center:
Located on a nine-acre campus near North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD) offers educational, residential and family support services to children and adults with special needs. Founded in 1969, the center remains committed to providing the individuals it serves with the opportunity to maximize their abilities and potential in a loving, nurturing environment. TLCDD is owned by the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc. and is independently operated by TLC Operations, Inc. Both corporations are under the parent company Tammy Lynn Center, Inc. All organizations are nonprofit entities (510(c)(3)), and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, please visit www.tammylynncenter.org.
About A Toast to the Triangle:
A Toast to the Triangle was first held on April 6, 1986 at Carolina Place. Approximately $6,000 was raised to build residential facilities at the Tammy Lynn Center. Since then, the event has been held annually to raise funds for the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., which in turn supports programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. The event offers an astonishing array of culinary splendor from nearly 40 of the Triangle’s finest restaurants, caterers and purveyors of fine wines and specialty beers. Attracting more than 1,200 people, last year’s event raised more than $212,000 for the center’s programs and services. To learn more about this event, please visit www.atoasttothetriangle.org.
Maria I. Hernandez
Director of Development
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
(919) 755-2667
(919) 755-7421 (fax)
mhernandez@tammylynncenter.org
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