Benefitting the Cystinosis Research Network,
in honor of Alexis & Evan LeBeau
*more items will be added as they are donated...please check back soon!
If you would like to donate auction items, please send them to:
A Festival of Hope
P.O. Box 2638
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-2638
contact Dana Drury-Brabek for more information
~ CHILDREN & FAMILY FUN ~
  • American Girl Doll Just Like You with Clothes and Accessories
  • Birthday Party - Tour the Downers Grove New Fire Department - 12 Children plus a party pack for home and cake
  • Bowling Birthday Party
  • Brookfield Zoo Passes
  • Family Fun for a Rainy Day: Adler Planetarium of Chicago - 4 Passes, All Seasons Ice Rink - 5 Passes, and Chicago's Brunswick Zone-2 hour of bowling for 6 (Includes Shoes and Pitcher of Pop) - Shed Aquarium VIP Tickets for 4
  • Sandra Lynd's Large Handmade Fleece Blanket
  • Sandra Lynd's Small Handmade Fleece Blanket

~ ELECTRONICS ~
  • IPOD Classic 80GB
  • IPOD Touch 8GB Wireless Car Adaptor
  • Media Player-Portable ARCHOS 604
  • MP3 Music Player ARCHOS 104
  • Radio-HD Portable Donated by 101.9fm The Mix
  • Sony Cyber Shot DSC S700
  • Tom Tom ONE GPS
  • Zune MP3 4GB

~ GETAWAYS ~
  • French Country INN in Lake Geneva - 2 Night Stay
  • Kalahari Water Park - 1 Night Stay plus 2 rounds of Golf and Dinner
  • Marriott Time Share - The Ultimate Vacation - Donated by Larry and Pat LeBeau
  • Odyessy Cruise for 2 + 1 Night Stay at the Inter Continental Chicago - Donated by Audrey Mital
  • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Vacation - Donated by Linda Francis
  • Sarasota, Florida Condo - 5 night stay - Donated by Keith and Joyce Catozza
  • Sofitel Chicago Water Tower - 1 Night Stay

~ GIFT BASKETS ~
  • BellaBabyWrap Gift Basket for the New Baby
  • Flower Arrangement for Fall - Little Luxury's in Naperville
  • Flower Arrangement for Fall - Nona Jo's in Naperville
  • Many Gift Card Baskets filled with Gift Cards and More
  • Mary Kay Gift Bag - Donated by Julie Giannasi
  • Mary Kay Gift Basket - Donated by Michelle Kunkle-Ashby
  • Pampered Chef Pizza Party Set - Donated by Pampered Chef
  • Spa Package by Zazu's of Wheaton (Manicure, Pedicure, Massage, and Hair Cut)
  • Tastefully Simple Treasure Chest - Donated by Marci Ruff Specialties
  • Wine Tasting Gift Basket by Lyford Winery in Naperville - Wine Tasting for 10 Plus Much More
  • Wine Tasting Gift Basket by Lyford Winery in Wheaton - Wine Tasting for 10 Plus Much More

Baskets

Let's Go To The Theatre
2 Dirty Dancing Tickets at the Cadillac Palace Theatre ($190.00)
Saturday Nov. 15th, 2008  - Donated by: GMR Works
$50.00 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Certificate(donated by Safeway Insurance)
                Bottle of Chardonnay
4 Wine Glasses
                Crackers and Cheese
                The Faucet (Corkscrew & Foil Cutter)
                Hand Made Scarf by: Lainey Lang
        

Wine Tour and Tasting Basket
$100.00 Tour & Tasting Lynfred Winery in Roselle, IL
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Lynfred Winery
4 Wine Glasses
The Faucet (Corkscrew & Foil Cutter)
Crackers, Nuts, and Cheese
Wine Accessories (Dishtowel, Oven Mitt, Cheese Spreader & Cocktail Napkins)
Donated by:  Lynfred Winery

Dinning Out Basket
$100.00 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card
Bottle of Blackstone Syrah
3 Bottles of Wildfire Sauces
The Faucet (Corkscrew & Foil Cutter)
4 Wine Glasses
Crackers, Cheese, and Cocktail Napkins
Gift Card Donated By:  Safeway Insurance

Pasta and Wine Basket
$70.00 Wine Tasting up to 10 People at the Lynfred Winery in Wheaton, IL
Bottle of Red from Lynfred Winery
4 Wine Glasses, Napkins, Rings, and Placemats
The Faucet (Corkscrew & Foil Cutter)
Pasta, Sauce, Olive Oil, Breadsticks, and Cheese
Donated by:  Lynfred Winery

Wine Tasting Basket
$60.00 Wine Tasting up to 10 People at the Lynfred Winery in Naperville, IL
Bottle of Red from the Lynfred Winery
4 Wine Glasses and Napkins
The Facet (Corkscrew & Foil Cutter)
Crackers, Cheese, Sausage, and More
Donated by:  Lynfred Winery

                
      Wildfire Basket
$75.00 Gift Card to Wildfire
3 Wildfire Sauces
2 Martini Glasses
1 Bottle of Ketel One Vodka
Cocktail Napkins
Gift Card donated by:  Wildfire in Oakbrook

McCormick and Schmicks Basket
$75.00 Gift Card to McCormick and Schmicks
4 Wine Glasses
Bottle of Chardonnay
4 Napkins and Rings
Coasters and More
Gift Card donated by: McCormick and Schmicks


Dinner and Dessert Basket
$100.00 Grotto Gift Card
6 Dessert Plates
6 Dessert Martini Glasses
White Chocolate Go diva Liqueur
Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
Gift Card donated by:  Grotto in Oakbrook

May Kay Basket
Microdermabrasion Set
  Time Wise 3-in-1 Cleaner
Time Wise Age-Fighting Moisturizer
Raspberry Hand Made Scarf 
Mary Kay Items donated by: Michelle Kunkle
Scarf Made and Donated by:  Lainey Lang

BellaBabyWrap Baby (Boy) Basket (click to view)
Blue fleece Baby Blanket
Blue velvet and satin Baby Blanket
Hide-a-Wipe box with picture insert by New Arrivals
2 sets of Baby Leg Warmers by SkidPants
Handmade Knit Pumpkin Hat made by Stephanie Hulthen
IKEA stuffed animals
Gerber Onesies
Stylish Burp Cloths by New Arrivals
Donated by: Stephanie Hulthen

The Stork's Cradle in Wheaton, IL (click to view)

Trader Joe's Bag

Avon Basket - Donated by: Susan Miller

Longenburger Basket - Donated by Judy Bressner
        Filled with At Home America Goodies - Donated by:  Michelle Herron


~ SPECIALTIES ~
  • A Day on the Bressner Farms (5 Generation Family Farm) - Donated by The Bressner Family
  • Afghan - Made and Donated by - Lainey Lang
  • Beach Bag, Towel, and Sunglasses,- Donated by:  Creating Your Style in Naperville
  • Bracelet's - Donated by Manning Designs
  • Custom Cherry Bookcase/Display (7'4" tall x 3' wide x 18" deep) by Hulthen Woodworking, Inc. (click to view)
  • Del Debbio's Restaurant - Donated by Cathy Del Debbio
  • Ever Pure Premium Drinking Water System with Separate Chrome Faucet - Donated by: Gregory L. Johnson
  • Glenroyal Chic Briefcase Bag and Messenger Bag - Donated by JB Winterberry of Wheaton
  • JMJ Home Repair, Inc. Donated - 8 Hours Labor for Home repair/restoration
  • Purse and Watch - Donated by Creating Your Style
  • Sandra Lynd Handmade Twin Quilt $150
  • Scarves - Made and Donated by - Lainey Lang
  • Skeleton Scrap Album - Creative Memories (A Years Worth of Memories) - Donated by Diana Oltman *12x12, *Premade
  • Silk Throw Pillows - 2 hand painted silks by Ann $180
  • Ted Nuget Signed Hat, Tee Shirt, CD, DVD and Stickers
  • Teeth Whitening - Long Grove Dental
  • Tiffany Notes Pendant Necklace - Donated by Hair to Stay in Villa Park, IL
  • Tools - Donated by Production Assistance Inc.
  • We will Scrap for You - Let our scrapbook tell your story - Donated by:  Jamie Bressner and Julie Uplegger *You provide the pictures. We will help tell the story. Book/Supplies Provided
  • Woman's Heart Monitor - Donated by:  Brian Orloff

~ SPORTS ~
Basketball
  • Dennis Rodman -Autographed Jersey

Chicago Bears Football
  • Brian Urlacher & Payton Manning Duel Signed and Framed Super Bowl Photo
  • Brian Urlacher frame with signature
  • Custom Chicago Bears Bag Set with Lights-Made and Donated by :Armen Biberian
  • Devin Hester Signed and Framed Bears Reebok Navy Jersey - Framed by Colbert Custom Framing
  • Devin Hester Signed and Framed Super Bowl 16x20 Return Photo
  • Gale Sayers & Dick Butkus Duel Signed 16x20 Photo
  • Jim McMahon #9 Signed Mini Chicago Bears Helmet
  • Mike Ditka Signed Football (1)
  • Mike Singletary Signed 16x20 Photo
        Tickets:
                ~ November 9th Bears vs Tennessee Titans - 4 Tickets - Donated by Kara and Dan Schwind

Chicago Cubs Baseball
  • Ron Santo Signed Cubs "Throwback" Jersey
  • Andre Dawson Signed Cubs "Blue Jersey"
  • Lou Piniella Signed and Framed Color 16x20 Photo
  • Fergie Jenkins Signed HOF 8x10 Photo
  • Michael Wuertz (Cubs Pitcher #43) Signed Baseball
  • Derrek Lee Signed Cubs Jersey Framed by Colbert Custom Framing
        Tickets:
                ~September 20th Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals - 2 Reserved Terrace Tickets, Aisle 205, Row 2, Seats 105 & 106
                         Donated by Mike Mattson
                ~September 21st Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Last Home Regular Season Game - 4 Field Box Tickets, Row 5
                         Donated by Armen Biberian
        

Chicago White Sox Baseball
  • 2005 Team Championship Framed Photo
  • 2005 World Championship Team Signed Baseball of 26 Signatures and Baseball Hat - Donated by: Mastro Auctions
  • AJ  Pierzynski Signed Baseball
  • Bobby Jenks "Big Bad Bobby Jenks" Signed Baseball, Golf Glove and 8x10 Photo
  • Jim Thome 500th Home Run Signed 16x20 Photo
  • Mark Buehrle "No Hitter" Signed Baseball
  • Ozzie Guillen Signed 2006 All-Star Game Jersey
        Tickets:
                ~September 26th White Sox vs Cleveland Indians - 4 Lower Level Box Tickets, Including Parking Passes and                                 Stadium Club Tickets - Donated by:  Ambitech Engineering Corp.

Golf
  • Odyssey White Hot Putter - Donated by:  Mike Gimza

Hockey
  • Stan Mikita Signed and Framed Hockey Stick - Framed by Colbert Custom Framing Value
        Tickets:
                ~Chicago Blackhawks - 4 Tickets- December 3rd
                ~Chicago Wolves - 2 Tickets for any Game Monday through Friday


~ THEATER TICKETS ~
  • Celine Dion on November 4th at the United Center Suite - 2 Tickets and Parking Pass Including Dinner and Cocktails - Donated by Safeway Insurance
  • "Let's Go To The Theater" Basket - 2 Tickets at the Cadillac Theater - "Dirty Dancing" Plus Dinner and More
  • Oprah Tickets for 2
  • So You Think You Can Dance in October at the United Center - 4 Tickets and Parking Pass
  • Tony & Tina's Wedding - 2 Tickets

~ WINE ~
  • Wine bottles will be sold at the door.  40-45 Bottles with extra gift cards ranging from $10.00-$50.00 along with Chicago Wolves Tickets (2) for any Game Monday through Friday.
                Gift Cards Donated by
                The Cheesecake Factory in Oakbrook
                Texas Road House in Naperville
                Genghis Grill in Wheaton
                Maggiano's in Oakbrook
                Portillo's Hot Dogs, Inc.
                Grams Cholchole in Wheaton, IL
                Bank of America -
                Lombard Ale House