New This Year

Live & Silent Auction Items Here!
         
Check out this year’s amazing getaway to the Dominican!

If you can’t make the fundraiser you can still participate in the Live & Silent Auction by contacting us before May 2 at – desmoidcanada@gmail.com

What previous year’s winners are saying…
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Please note, more items continue to be added. Check back before our event.
Some of our items will be auctioned off live, while others will be available through our silent auction!
Live Auction Item!
7 Day All Inclusive & Complimentary Massage – The Dominican Republic
  • Discover the perfect place to enjoy an exceptionally exclusive resort vacation experience
  • 7 day all inclusive in the Dominican Republic for 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
  • Enjoy three gourmet restaurants and two delightful bars, along with two snack bars ready to serve you
  • Anytime between May 2-2019 – May 2- 2020
  • You will be transferred from the airport to the Hotel
  • Offering 2 complimentary massages for 4 adults in the Ying Yang Spa
  • The unit offers 2 bathrooms and can hold up to 4 people
  • Available Dates between May 2nd, 2019 – May 2nd 2020 – BOOK AT LEAST 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF WHEN YOU WANT TO GO
  • Blackout Dates (Dec 20th -Jan 5th) and (April 4th – April 12th, 2020)

Value: $5,500 USD

Generously donated by Paul and Leslie Wynn

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Live Auction Item!
A WEEKEND IN NYC AT THE EXCLUSIVE ST REGIS HOTEL
  • 2 nights in a luxurious 1 bedroom suite at the St. Regis residence club, NYC
  • The hotel is within walking distance of Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, world-class restaurants and award-winning theatre
  • Bedroom with king bed; Living room (pull out bed), fireplace, 2 bathrooms
  • Complimentary services include: 24 hour Butler Service, 3,500 square feet St. Regis Athletic Club and spa, Bentley courtesy car, Concierge Assistance, Pressing of two items of clothing per day, Polishing of shoes, Tea and coffee service by butler with wakeup call, Fruit bowl upon arrival, Daily bottled water, Choice of newspaper delivered daily (New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today, Our Maître d’Etages and English Style Butlers are available 24 hours a day to help facilitate these services and respond to any requests
  • Valid weekday nights until end of 2019 subject to availability; will give consideration to weekends but limited availability. Xmas and New Years blackout period.
  • Great for girls weekend (boys weekend) or family of 4
  • Occupancy – 4 adults or 2 adults and maximum 2 children.

 

Value: $4,000

Generously donated by Mother Parkers Coffee & Tea

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Live Auction Item!
LUXURY GETAWAY ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA
  • Stay at any Fairmont Hotel & Resort of your choice anywhere in North America for a luxury getaway
  • Use the gift coupons ($1500) to pay for luxury accomodations, spa services, fine dining – or whatever your heart desires
  • Includes return flight for two economy on Air Canada good until May 2, 2020
  • Just imagine…
    • Relaxing in California Wine Country’s finest destination resort, California’s Fairmont Sonoma Inn & Spa
    • Daily wine tasting, world-renowned geothermal mineral water pools
    • Or… taking in the panoramic views from the historic Fairmont San Francisco high atop Nob Hill
  • Blackout for flights include Dec. 18, 2019, to Jan. 7, 2020; April 8, 2020, to April 15, 2020

 

Value: $3,900

Generously donated by The Smith Family & Air Canada Foundation

Live Auction Item!
One of a Kind South of France Experience
  • 3 nights in St. Paul de Vence, France (17 min from Nice), Villa La Capriote
  • Bed & Breakfast, 1 junior ensuite bedroom & 1 ensuite bedroom both with showers and amenities, wifi, tv
  • St. Paul de Vence is the iconic village in the south of France famous for dozens of high-end art galleries, La Colombe d’Or, Michelin-starred restaurants and the Maeght Foundation (world famous modern art museum)
  • The villa is 150m from Colombe d’Or and 200 m from the village entrance with incredible views of St Paul, the Esterel mountains, the Mediterranean sea, Cap d’Antibes and the surrounding countryside.
  • What you get:
    • Breakfast every morning, with fresh baguette & croissants, home-made marmalade and whatever else you would like
    • One dinner with the hosts (who are incredible cooks), Swedish & French cuisine adapted to your preferences
    • Use of the small pool with counter-current swimming (depending on season)
    • Citrus trees (oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons), fig, neffle and Mediterranean gardens with home-grown vegetables in summer, millennial olive tree and wild roses in spring
    • Concierge service – reservations, taxi transfers from airport, guided tours of surrounding area
  • Dates to be arranged with hosts.
  • For 2 couples or 2 adults with 2 children over 12.
  • Valid until May 1 2020.
  • Blackouts Christmas & New Years, 1st 2 weeks of July, Aug 31-Sept 7.

Value: $2,900

Generously donated by Khazal Paradis & Nils Morner

Live Auction Item!
Rare Berlin Experience
  • 1 week in 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm apartment, Wifi available
  • Area in East Berlin- Mitte- great location; 10-15 min walk from Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstrasse, Unter den Linden, the theaters etc and on a street that used to be cut in two by the Wall. In fact it’s 200 yards from the Museum and Memorial dedicated to the some 170 Berliners who died trying to get across the wall.
  • Available May 2 2019 to May 2 2020
  • Maximum occupancy 4 adults

Value: $1,700

Generously donated by Alain & Lisa Galaski

Live Auction Item!
See Shawn Mendes Live in Toronto!
  • See Shawn Mendes: THE TOUR “Live” at the Rogers Centre, on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 7:30 pm!
  • Section 130AL, First Row 1, Seat 107-108!
  • Shawn Mendes won Artist of the year, Songwriter of the year, the Pop album of the year and Single of the year – for 2019!!!
  • 2 CONCERT TICKETS!
  • Sold out show! With a great view
  • Toronto born multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes made “Shawn” the third youngest solo artist to ever have three #1 album.
  • The album shot to #1 iTunes on release in over 80 countries around the world.
  • Shawn has completed two sold-out world tours with over one million tickets sold, selling out legendary arenas including NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Toronto’s Air Canada Centre and London’s O2 Arena in minutes.

Value: $560

Generously donated by Emily & Megan Smith

Live Auction Item!
THE ULTIMATE VIP CYCLING WEEKEND IN B.C.’S WINE COUNTRY
  • Two Classe Speciale VIP entries to the 9th Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event (Sunday, July 14th, 2019 | Penticton, B.C, Canada).
  • Two-night luxury stay at the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre. 
  • Pull on your spandex and join former Belgian champion cyclist and Olympic medalist, Axel Merckx, plus other notable guests for a ride through Canada’s #1 cycling destination and the lush landscapes of B.C.’s South Okanagan wine region.
  • About the event: The 9th Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan is one of North America’s premier cycling events that attracts recreational, elite and pro cyclists for an epic weekend of road cycling in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan wine country. Cyclists can choose from one of four distances (160 km, 126 km, 92 km, and 55 km) with each distance starting and finishing alongside Okanagan Lake, in downtown Penticton, Canada. Granfondo Weekend includes the Kids’ Piccolofondo Race, the Passo Apex Hill Climb Race, and the Granfondo Cycling Expo.
  • About Classe Speciale: The Classe Speciale category is limited to only 150 riders and includes all the perks, swag and challenging courses featured in the Granfondo (160 km), Velocefondo (126km), Mediofondo (92 km) and Cortofondo (55 km) categories, plus so much more. Classe Speciale riders will receive a 2019 edition ALÉ cycling kit (www.alecycling.com; including a jersey, shorts, and socks), a Saturday evening private reception, specialty items, and post-ride food and beverage.
  • About the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre: Facing the spectacular Okanagan Lake, Penticton Lakeside Resort is where affordable luxury and the great outdoors come together to provide an amazing vacation for the entire family. For more information, visit www.pentictonlakesideresort.com.

Value: $1,800

Generously donated by The Merckx Family and Penticton Lakeside Resort

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2 Pet Value Gift Certificates
  • 2 Pet Value Gift Cards – Valued at $100/each
  • At a Pet-Valu of your choice
  • Get the Pet Supplies you need for your pet!

Value: $100/each

Generously donated by Marilyn & David Gotfrid & Ruthe Schipper/Jerry Rotstein

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Toronto Maple Leafs
4 Platinum Maple Leaf Tickets
  • 4 Platinum tickets!
  • The schedule of games for the 2019/2020 season will be released in the summer and you will be advised of dates.
  • Excluding Original 6 and Tampa Bay Lightning games.

Value: $1400

Generously donated by PepsiCo Beverages

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Aeroplan Mile Certificates
  • 2 Aeroplan 25,000 miles certificates
  • Each certificate is equivalent to 1 economy class round trip ticket for Canada and Continental US (fixed mileage rates).
  • The certificates are transferable and can be given to whomever you wish or used as a gift.
  • You must have an aeroplan account to receive the miles – but its easy to open one at www.aeroplan.com
  • The miles must be deposited before December 31, 2019

Value: Priceless

Generously donated by Aeroplan

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An Exclusive Private Dining Experience
  • This unique dining experience includes a private dinner for 6 guests served by one of Food Dudes top chefs!
  • Dinner will include a five course custom menu designed exclusively for our private dining experiences, wine is not included
  • The dinner can take place at our Private Tasting Room at 24 Carlaw Ave or in the comfort of your own home
  • Redeemable between January-April 2020, Monday to Friday.

Value: $1,200

Generously donated by Food Dudes

Beautiful Hand Stamped Necklace
  • Hand-stamped necklace created and designed by, Kisii Handmade
  • Let your inner light shine! This special, 24k plated gold charm necklace was hand-stamped and hammered by a Desmoid patient. This phrase is a reminder that positive thinking is the key to better health.
  • Kisii Handmade is one Canada’s Desmoid Warriors!

Value: $45

Generously donated by Kisii Handmade

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Beautiful Long Charcuterie Board
  • This board could be yours!
  • Live edge Ambrosia Maple Charcuterie Board
  • 9 1/2″ width x 58″ length
  • Perfect for parties and celebrations!

 

Value: $250

Generously donated by Gosselin Carpentry

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Bobby Orr Winning Goal -Signed Photo
  • Bobby Orr signed photo could be yours!
  • Orr went on to lead the Bruins in a march through the 1970 playoffs scoring nine goals and 11 assists. The march culminated on May 10, 1970, when he scored one of the most famous goals in hockey history and one that gave Boston its first Stanley Cup since 1941.

Value: Priceless

Generously donated by Azuria Group

Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender
  • Check out this high-intensity multifunctional blender and all its features!
  • Two-speed hand blender
  • Easy to use, especially when you are in a hurry

Value: $55

Generously donated by Leslie & Paul Wynn

Dinner, Drinks & Brewery Tour

Eastbound Brewing Company offers a unique Craft Beer experience

  • $75 Gift Certificate for dinner and drinks for 2
  • 3 x 950 ml Fresh filled “Crowler” Cans
  • On site Brewery Tour with one of the knoweldgeable craft beer loving staff
  •  700 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9

Value: $75

Generously donated by Eastbound Brewing Co

Fiddle Styx Earrings
  •  Perfect to wear today and tomorrow.
  • Add to your accessory wardrobe with these contemporary earrings.  With their Swarovski crystal detail and flattering look, these earrings are not to be missed.

Value: $125

Generously donated by Lisa Ridout

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Gear Earrings
  • Lisa Ridout is a Toronto-based artist dedicated to producing innovative handcrafted precious metal chain work.
  • The traditional skill of chain making is a delicate and time-consuming craft. Lisa’s jewellery is entirely handmade by drawing silver into a wire form of varied thicknesses, then turning and weaving rings into delicate patterns.
  • Drawing on historical patterns, as well as new combinations of her own creation, Lisa blends her love of stones and crystals into her sterling silver pieces.
  • These unique and remarkable earrings can be yours!

Value: $150

Generously donated by Lisa Ridout

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Gift Certificates – Fabulous Kids Clothes – Online from West End Kids
  • 2 – $100 gift certificates to purchase the perfect gift for those young ones in your life!
  • No expiry date
  • Check out the terrific items at: https://westendkids.ca/

Value: 2 at $100/each

Generously donated by Sheba & Gordie Schmidt

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Hand Crafted Oval Charcuterie Board
  • Solid all natural black walnut oval charcuterie board
  • Showing all beautiful wood grain details
  • 8 1/2″ width x 21″ length
  • Perfect for those small get togethers at home or at the cottage!

 

Value: $85

Generously donated by Gosselin Carpentry

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Longos Gift Certificates & Basket of Goodies
  • Bid on a basket from Longos
  • Includes $500 worth of gift certificates for any Longos store and $150 worth of “surprises”

 

Value: $650

Generously donated by Longos

Olive Oil Co. Basket
  • The Olive Oil Co., goals is to provide the freshest ultra premium extra virgin olive oil with top quality!
  • Beautiful basket filled with an assortment of products
  • Includes; Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, Breadsticks, Oil Pourer, Stopper & White Ceramic Dish

Value: $50

Generously donated by Stacy Cornale

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Pamper yourself with a Speciality Facial & Microdermabrasion
  • Your skin will glow!
  • Personalized cleanse options, soften and rejuvenate skin. A medical aesthetician will assess your complexion to determine which products would be best for you.

Value: $250

Generously donated by Gidon Aesthetics & Medi Spa

Queen West Gift Certificates
  • two gift certificates to use to spice up your wardrobe
  • towards a purchase of John Fluevog shoes and Blundstones

Value: $175

Generously donated by John Fluevog & Australian Boot Company

Smart Garden
  • Smart Garden is a vegetable or herb garden that is controlled by your computer
  • This smart garden is small and used as indoor units
  • The smart garden will determine when to alert you to add the essential nutrients

Value: $150

Generously donated by Demi and Jesse Abrams

Sommelier-led Rare Wine Tasting in Your Home
  • Led by Sommelier Jimson Bienenstock; past Sommelier at George Restaurant & the Royal York Hotel, director of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers
  • Taste rare and unique wines for 10 in your home
  • Cheese & charcuterie pairing included

Value: $1,000

Generously donated by HotBlack Coffee

Supply of Groceries – Metro
  • One $500 gift certificate
  • Two $300 gift certificates
  • Two $200 gift certificates
  • Bid on each individually and fill your pantry with groceries

Value: $1,500

Generously donated by Metro

Tickets to Come From Away – June 15th
  • This Tony Award winning musical for best direction, is a “must see”
  • You will leave the theatre wishing it hadn’t ended and feeling so proud to be a Canadian!!
  • The production is based on real-life stories of people in and around Gander, N.L., who provided food, shelter and comfort to thousands of stranded passengers after the 9/11 terrorist attacks
  • Come From Away received seven Tony nominations in total, including best musical, best book of a musical and original score
  • The feel-good hit, which has become the toast of the theatre scene since it officially opened on Broadway, was written by Canadian husband-and-wife team David Hein and Irene Sankoff
  • 2 tickets in ORCH seats Row CC at Elgin theatre
  • Show night Saturday June 15th 2019 – 8pm

Value: $338

Generously donated by Ted Croitoru & Edith Devico

Tim Hortons Gift Basket Set
  • Get two $50.00 Tims gift cards!
  • Includes, 2 mugs, 2 different coffee blends, 2 packages or Tim Horton’s Keurig packages and coffee mug coasters.

Value: $175 +

Generously donated by Caroline Cornale-Smith

Two “Fantasy of Flight” Experience
  • Fantasy flight is for two hours, with a licensed 737 pilot/simulator pilot and can have a small group of 4-5 people in the cockpit.
  • It is a Boeing 737NG simulator (next generation). This is the newest and most updated. You can choose from 40,000 different runways to taxi and takeoff from, fly over and land into.

 

Value: $800/each

Generously donated by Fantasy Flight Simulator -Presage Group Inc.

Toronto Blue Jays
Two Blue Jay CLUB Tickets
  • Tickets for Jays Game, Sunday May 12, 2019

Value: $174

Generously donated by Vance Cooper

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Two Pusateris Gift Certificates for Gourmet Food

Enjoy ‘shopping the world’ at Pusateris located in Toronto
2 – $250 gift certificates

Value: $250/each

Generously donated by Pusateris

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