We did it! We successfully pulled off a full blown auction with a live band to raise money for Elin's medical and therapy expenses.
After it was over people were asking me if I planned to do it every year. I think I gave them my "are you freaking nuts" facial expression and proceeded to explain to them that is the equivalent of asking a woman who just gave birth if she plans to have another kid? I need a break- this was an INSANE amount of work but all worth while in the end.
Of course I had help, and lots of it. Not to mention the amazing generosity of our family's, friends, and clients with all the auction item donations and cash donations. The highlight of the night for me was when we brought up all Elin's "team" - her therapists, para, and teacher and they received a standing ovation from the crowd. I was so touched by both the crowds reaction and all of them giving up a Saturday night and attending our event.
We had over 60 silent auction items and 2 live auction items all donated or curated from people we know. We had an amazing video (seen below) created by a master videographer friend. My dad's band Larry 2.0 played after the auction closed and the night ended with a bang.
