The Annual Benefit Programme Book

PROGRAMME BOOK May 3, 2013

LIVE AUCTION The Live Auction will be held at 9:00 p.m.

To place a bid on a Live Auction item, raise your hand prominently and keep it visible until the auctioneer has acknowledged your bid. There will be auction spotters present to assist you and the auctioneer. All decisions of the auctioneer shall be final. A staff will confirm your winning bid by plugging in the amount in your IML machine.

ITEM 1. Mr. D’s Open Gym 8

You and a friend get to hang out with Mr. D in the gym playing whatever sport you like DONATED BY: Rick DeMarinis VALUE: Priceless

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LIVE AUCTION ITEM 2. Wine and Dine for Ten Let Presidential Gourmet come to your home and provide you and 8 guests with hors d’oeuvres, a 4 course dinner and service staff. Includes a case of Cabernet from California, a variety of wines all rated above 90 points. Black out dates (e.g. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day) apply.

DONATED BY: Presidential Gourmet and Kim & Tim Thorsteinson VALUE: $2,500

ITEM 3. Gold Rush A one of a kind Rush Gold Record, awarded to Rush for selling 500,000 copies of Hold Your Fire, signed by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. With 20 studio albums, eight live discs, and more than 43 million records sold, Rush ranks 3rd for most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band, behind only The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

DONATED BY: Alex Lifeson VALUE: Priceless The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

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LIVE AUCTION ITEM 4. Parking at the Junior School A reserved space in the church parking lot across from the Junior School for the 2013-2014 school year.

VALUE: Priceless

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ITEM 5. A Weekend Staycation Enjoy a staycation at the Hazelton hotel for 2 nights in a Luxury King non-smoking room, along with a spa treatment of your choice, and the weekend rental of a luxury SL550 Mercedes-Benz Roadster.

DONATED BY: The Hazelton Hotel and Mercedes-Benz Midtown VALUE: $2,300 The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

LIVE AUCTION ITEM 6. Luxury at the Jays Game A Luxury Box Suite at the Rogers Center for the 2013 Blue Jays Season.

Includes 22 tickets and a $100 food/beverage credit. You will have the chance to pick from 10 premium games, with a minimum of 2 weeks notice for choice of game.

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SILENT AUCTION YORK SCHOOL TREASURES 101. Ceramic Platter by JK A ceramic platter by the JK students.

CREATED BY: JK Students VALUE: Priceless 102. Ceramic Platter by SK103 A ceramic platter by the SK103 students.

CREATED BY: SK103 Students VALUE: Priceless 103. Ceramic Platter by SK104 A ceramic platter by the SK104 students.

CREATED BY: SK104 Students VALUE: Priceless

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104. Grade 1 Painting #1 A one-of-a-kind artwork made by the Grade 1 students.

CREATED BY: Fardean Harday, William Cheskes, Fiona Bellamy, Hannah Yuzpe and Dawson Clutterbuck VALUE: Priceless 105. Grade 1 Painting #2 A one-of-a-kind artwork made by the Grade 1 students.

CREATED BY: James Dermer, Angus Oliver, Sophia Maeba, Philippa Dempsey-Hall and Callum Atkinson VALUE: Priceless 106. Grade 1 Painting #3 A one-of-a-kind artwork made by the Grade 1 students.

CREATED BY: Tavish Wilkin, Harrison Rotman, Martina Guccione, Summer Osak and Jamie Benayon-Abraham VALUE: Priceless 107. Grade 1 Painting #4 A one-of-a-kind artwork made by the Grade 1 students.

CREATED BY: Peter Hatzoglou, Khaled Bender, Sofia Davidson, Ruby Rea and Max Santone VALUE: Priceless

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SILENT AUCTION 108. Grade 1 Painting #5 A one-of-a-kind artwork made by the Grade 1 students.

CREATED BY: CJ Jackson, Matthew Pedersen, Alison Schatzker, Grace Plumpton-Hill and Hudson Grill VALUE: Priceless 109. Grade 1 Painting #6 A one-of-a-kind artwork made by the Grade 1 students.

CREATED BY: Christian Plumpton-Hill, Thomas Mueller, Zuzu Vogliazzo Brazzioli, Maya Bhattacharjee and David Wong VALUE: Priceless 110. 2C Art Project A collaborative art project made by the students in 2C. CREATED BY: 2C Students VALUE: Priceless 111. 3D Canvas Remember your Grade 3 year with this mixed medium canvas created by 3D. CREATED BY: 3D Students VALUE: Priceless 112. 3F Canvas Remember your Grade 3 year with this mixed medium canvas created by 3F CREATED BY: 3F Students VALUE: Priceless 113. 6B Wine Charms Take home a set of beautiful white wine charms made by the students in 6B, 6 wine glasses, and a bottle of white wine.

CREATED BY: 6B Students VALUE: Priceless 114. 6C Wine Charms Take home a set of beautiful red wine charms made by the students in 6C, 6 wine glasses, and a bottle of red wine.

CREATED BY: 6C Students VALUE: Priceless

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SILENT AUCTION 115. IB Art Composition #1 A beautiful acrylic painting on canvas.

CREATED BY: Grade 12 Student Stephen Dodge VALUE: Priceless 116. IB Art Composition #3 An original ink and acrylic on paper.

CREATED BY: Grade 12 Student Daniela DeCostanzo VALUE: Priceless 117. IB Art Composition #4 An original ink and acrylic on paper.

CREATED BY: Grade 12 Student Rachel Tymianski VALUE: Priceless

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118. IB Art Composition #5 An original acrylic on canvas board.

CREATED BY: Grade 12 Student Stephen Dodge VALUE: Priceless 119. Movie Making Lesson Two adults have the chance to join Jan in a lesson in how to use Final Cut Pro and make awesome home videos.

CREATED BY: Jan Noesthedan VALUE: Priceless 120. Front of Line at Closing Ceremonies at the Middle/Senior School Your family can experience 4 reserved VIP seats to the 2013 Closing Ceremonies, as well as reserved VIP parking for the event.

VALUE: Priceless 121. Junior School Principal/Vice Principal For The Day Be the Junior School Principal and Vice Principal for a day! Shadow Ms. Charron and Ms. Wyatt for a day and help make sure the Junior School is running smoothly!

DONATED BY: Susan Charron and Jennifer Wyatt VALUE: Priceless 122. Middle School Principal For The Day Be the Middle School Principal for a day and shadow Ms. Gin. DONATED BY: Helen Gin VALUE: Priceless The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

SILENT AUCTION 123. Pizza & Play Party in Class at Junior School A Pizza Party in the winner bidder’s classroom and 1 hour of play decided by the child.

DONATED BY: Susan Charron VALUE: Priceless 124. Parking at the Middle/Senior School 1 space in the underground parking garage at 1320 Yonge Street for the 2013-2014 school year.

VALUE: Priceless 125. Book Buying with Ms. Spencer Ms. Spencer invites two students to Book City to assist with book buying for the Library. Before your trip, the students and Ms. Spencer will brainstorm which sections in the Library are missing books and make a list. The Library will also purchase $35 worth of books for each student to continue the their love of reading.

DONATED BY: Sara Spencer VALUE: Priceless 126. Middle School Wii Dance Party You and 20 friends get to have a Wii dance party in the Drama Room after school on May 24, with pizza and drinks.

DONATED BY: Adrienne Mangal and Sally O’Neill VALUE: Priceless 127. Grade 1 Lunch Out You and 3 friends will experience a lunch out with the Grade 1 Teachers, Jacqueline Cummings and Julie Selley.

DONATED BY: Julie Selley and Jacqueline Cummings VALUE: Priceless 128. A French Experience You and 4 friends get to enjoy a French cultural experience with Ms. Almeida at a French pastry shop.

DONATED BY: Katherine Almeida VALUE: Priceless

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SILENT AUCTION 129. Script Writing with Conor Jones Receive a one-on-one lesson in scriptwriting with Head of School (and Master of Fine Arts) Conor Jones.

DONATED BY: Conor Jones VALUE: Priceless 130. Boot Camp with Mr. D. Get fit for summer with this 1 hour Boot Camp for 4 Adults with Mr. D. DONATED BY: Rick DeMarinis VALUE: Priceless

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131. Felt Wall Hanging A beautiful felt wall hanging made by the 1B class of 2011 that has been on display in the Junior School.

DONATED BY: Marjorie Willoughby and 1B 2011 VALUE: Priceless 132. Mother|Daughter Baking You and your daughter are invited to join Ms. Kline-Beber and Ms. Duviner and 3 of your mother|daughter friends for a baking lesson.

DONATED BY: Elissa Kline-Beber and Susan Duviner VALUE: Priceless 133. Creative Genius Art Camp Spend a week at Creative Genius Art Camp with Jody Roberts.

August 6-9, morning or afternoon session, ages 8-14.

DONATED BY: Jody Roberts VALUE: $150 134. Afternoon at the Beach with Mr. Burkett & Mr. Deighton Six Senior School students are invited to spend an afternoon enjoying games and a BBQ at Kew Beach with Mr. Burkett and Mr. Deighton.

DONATED BY: Rob Burkett and Chris Deighton VALUE: Priceless 135. Bike Trip Six Senior School students are invited on an afternoon eco-bike trip, from the school to the Humber River, with Mr. Brickell.

DONATED BY: Jim Brickell VALUE: Priceless The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

SILENT AUCTION 136. Photography Lesson on Wheels Six Senior School students are invited on an afternoon photography lesson on bikes with Ms. Miller and Ms.Woolard.

DONATED BY: Leslie Miller and Jessica Woolard VALUE: Priceless 137. Chess Lessons from the Candidate Master Mr. Downey, Chess Candidate Master, will provide two 1-hour long lessons to help you master the art of Chess.

DONATED BY: Glen Downie VALUE: Priceless 138. Ice Cream Social Ms. Mary and Ms. Maria invite you and 5 friends to join them at a weekend ice cream social (for JK/SK students).

DONATED BY: Maria Barnden and Mary Moffat VALUE: Priceless 139. Dim Sum and Mandarin Two students are invited to join Ms. Dionisio at Dynasty in Yorkville to share dim sum and some Mandarin vocabulary.

DONATED BY: Christine Dionisio VALUE: Priceless 140. Saturday Night Feaver Ten students will spend a Saturday evening at Ms. Feaver’s condo movie theatre enjoying healthy snacks & pizza before the movie.

DONATED BY: Elyse Feaver VALUE: Priceless 141. Singing Lesson York’s own Ms. Yorke will teach you how to sing your favourite song and record it for you as a keepsake. To take place over a few hour long sessions to be determined by highest bidder and Ms. Yorke.

DONATED BY: Lisa Yorke VALUE: Priceless 142. Jays with Mr. Heyes You and a friend have the chance to join Mr. Heyes at a Jays game!

Date to be determined by Mr. Heyes and highest bidder.

DONATED BY: Shane Heyes VALUE: Priceless The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

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SILENT AUCTION 143. Carpentry by York Take home 2 handcrafted bluebird houses made by Mr. Cobban from reclaimed lumber, and enjoy a two hour carpentry lesson from Mr. Johns.

DONATED BY: Paul Cobban and Ian Johns VALUE: Priceless 144. Camping with York Enjoy an afternoon with personal shopper, Ms. Rogers, as she helps you choose gear for summer camp at the camp store of your choice, and receive this one-of-a-kind ‘ blue sweater pillow’ made from a York uniform to camp this summer.

DONATED BY: Mercede Rogers and Caitlin Watson VALUE: Priceless

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145. Photography Session Have York’s own photographer take photos of your children in the outdoor location of your choice for a two hour session. Then take home all of the photos for your use!

DONATED BY: Kara Lysne-Paris VALUE: Priceless 146. French Lesson Brush up on your language skills with a 1 hour French conversation lesson for 2 people over coffee and desert at Patachou.

DONATED BY: Mary Wood VALUE: Priceless 147. 2H Cookbook Special Edition Take home this hardcopy, signed version of the 2H Cookbook.

DONATED BY: 2H Students VALUE: Priceless 148. 4H Scrapbook Special Edition Take home this hardcopy, signed version of the 4H Scrapbook.

DONATED BY: 4H Students VALUE: Priceless

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SILENT AUCTION YORK SCHOOL TREASURES - FOR YOUR WHOLE CLASS! The following items have been produced in multiples, so every parent in the class can purchase the Class Project, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Annual Fund.

Simply plug in the Lot Number and enter your purchase price if you would like the item.

2000. 2H Cookbook Cooking from the Heart CREATED BY: 2H Students

3000. 4H Scrapbook School Days in 4Heyes: A scrapbook of Memories TYS 2012/2013 CREATED BY: 4H Students PRICE: Hardcover $85

Softcover $70 4000. 4P Calendar Take home this calendar featuring fun and memorable photos of the Grade 4 students. It includes every Grade 4 student’s birthday, major school dates, and more!

CREATED BY: 4P Students PRICE: $45 5000. Grade 5 Hoodies Each student created a colourful graphic of their name that was incorporated into a mosaic of the number ‘5’, representing their grade, adorning the back of this custom zip-up hooded sweatshirt.

CREATED BY: Grade 5 Students PRICE: $130 7000. Grade 7 Playing Cards Each student has a playing card with their cartoonized image, and suits have been replaced by their houses (Johnson, McClung, Champlaign and Simcoe). The front of the cards will have a mosaic of each students’ name creating ‘TYS’. You will receive a deck of 52 playing cards & 2 jokers in a clear plastic case, and an 8x10 photo image of the mosaic and your child’s card for framing.

CREATED BY: Grade 7 Students PRICE: $70 (or order 2 for $135; 3 for $200; each additional set is $40 each)

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SILENT AUCTION GREAT GETAWAYS 201. Scottsdale, Arizona A 1 week stay in a 3 bed/3 bath home at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, available either week of October 7 or October 14.

VALUE: $1,500 202. One Night in Toronto Enjoy a staycation at the Park Hyatt Toronto for 1 night in a Deluxe Guest Room, with a $100 gift certificate for dinner at Annona, along with 2 hours of chauffeured limo service . Expires May 31, 2014.

DONATED BY: The Park Hyatt and First Class Air Charter & Limousine Services VALUE: $850

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203. New York, New York Enjoy a week-end (2 nights) accommodation for four people at the Harvard Club, a private club located in midtown Manhattan, a $250 gift certificate to the Stanton Social, and an invitation for four to attend a taping of Live with Kelly & Michael in New York City. Highest bidder is asked to give two months notice.

DONATED BY: Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall, Liza Thomson & Levi Folk, and Fantactics.

VALUE: $1,800 204. Buenos Aires, Argentina Enjoy a one week stay at a 3 bedroom (sleeps 6) apartment in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Not available during Christmas or March Break.

DONATED BY: Donald Bradley and Nadia Binesh VALUE: $1,500 205. Tonopalo Resort on Lake Tahoe A 1 week stay at Tonopalo Resort on Lake Tahoe (Donor will supply a 3 month travel window to winning bidder by Monday May 23, 2013).

DONATED BY: Kim & Tim Thorsteinson VALUE: $2,200

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SILENT AUCTION 206. Californian Adventure Enjoy a 2 night stay for 2 guests at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California, and a $200 gift certificate to SUR. Not available in July or August. Expires July 31, 2014.

DONATED BY: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $1,120 207. Playa Grande, Costa Rica A 7 night stay in a private vacation home in a gated community in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. This two bedroom home sleeps 6, and is a five minute walk from Playa Grande Beach.

DONATED BY: Carole Jenkins VALUE: $850 208. Muskoka Cottage Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights at Lakeside at Rocky Crest. A four bedroom, four bathroom cottage in Muskoka at Rocky Crest golf resort. Available September 2013 (5th - 8th; 12th - 15th; or 26th - 29th).

DONATED BY: Atkinson/Kimsa Family VALUE: $2,000 209. Four Seasons Punta Mita, Mexico Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights at Four Seasons Punta Mita Residence Club. A four bedroom, four bathroom penthouse villa. Includes full access to all Four Seasons amenities. Available September or October 2014, subject to availability.

DONATED BY: Atkinson/Kimsa Family VALUE: $7,500 210. Argeles-sur-Mer, France A 7 night stay in a private vacation home in the South of France.

Located in the heart of Angeles-sur-Mer, the house sleeps 8 and is 20 metres from the town square. Argeles-sur-Mer abuts the Spanish border, is 15 minutes from the Pyrenees Mountains, and is 1.5 hours from Barcelona. Available September 2014 - May 2015.

DONATED BY: Dr. Adrian Sibian VALUE: $1,700

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SILENT AUCTION THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 301. Tour of Rogers SportsNet Come and be a part of a behind the scenes tour of ROGERS SPORTSNET. You will witness the magic of live television and get to meet the people who make it happen. Included in the prize pack is a two hour tour at Rogers Sportsnet on the day of your choice (expires Sept. 1st, 2013) and a gift pack.

DONATED BY: Kevin Kimsa VALUE: Priceless

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302. Free Movies for a Year Free movies for a year for you and a friend. 24,000 scene points will be added to yours’ and a friends’ scene account. Not a scene member? Join for free at m.scene.ca.

DONATED BY: Scene VALUE: $480 303. Dinner & Theatre #1 Two tickets for a weekday evening performance for the 2013/14 Season at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre along with a $100 gift card to Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar. DONATED BY: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre & Astral Media VALUE: $160 304. Dinner & Theatre #2 Two tickets for a weekday evening performance for the 2013/14 Season at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre along with a $100 gift card to Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar. DONATED BY: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre & Astral Media VALUE: $160 305. Dance & Dinner Enjoy a $50 gift card to Capocaccia, and 4 tickets to the world premier of X-ODUS & Crave (May 7-10) by Kaeja d’Dance performance, a Toronto-based dance company that is renowned for creating exceptional contemporary dance work, award-winning dance films and empowering educational outreach programs.

Includes a DVD of past performances.

DONATED BY: Capocaccia & Kaeja d’Dance VALUE: $225 The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

SILENT AUCTION 306. Media Magic A $300 gift card to use at Media Magic. Use their custom media services to manage & produce photos, video, film, music, or tapes.

DONATED BY: Kim Thorsteinson VALUE: $300 307. Arabian Nights Four tickets to see Aladdin at the Mirvish Theatre, playing in November -December 2013. Date to be confirmed in August 2013.

DONATED BY: Corneli Family VALUE: $300 308. Wizard of Oz Four tickets to see The Wizard of Oz on June 13 (Orchestra Right, K40-43). Includes 4 gift bags with a tote, t-shirt, hoody, mug, poster, magnet set or pin badge, lip gloss, plush Toto stuffy, Souvenir program and a CD. DONATED BY: Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $1,220 309. Entertainment Basket Enjoy dinner and a movie! A $100 gift card to Cineplex, $200 to Grazie and a Snuggie for cozying up when you return home.

DONATED BY: 9I Parents VALUE: $315 310. Set Tour & On Camera Appearance Take a tour for four of the NBC Studios set of the hit show “Suits”.

Return a second day and receive an on-camera ‘background’ extra non-speaking role for one person (18 years and older).

DONATED BY: Warner Strauss Productions VALUE: Priceless 311. Zata Omm Dance & Vittorio’s Enjoy dinner at Vittorio’s with a $50 gift card and then use your 4 tickets to a Zata Omm performance, a Toronto-based dance company known for its unique and compelling aesthetic and its ability to humanize technical and technological elements in dance.

DONATED BY: Vittorio’s on Avenue & Zata Omm Dance Company VALUE: $250

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SILENT AUCTION 312. Sony Speaker Dock A Speaker Dock/Clock Radio for iPod & iPhone.

DONATED BY: Staples Midtown VALUE: $125 313. Up in the Air Tour for four of the Viking Air Facility in Victoria, B.C. (the manufacturer of legacy de Havilland aircraft - Otter, Beaver, Twin Otter, Dash 7 and Caribou), and a flight over Victoria. Includes a basket of Viking Air and de Havilland Aircrafts merchandise valued at over $500.

DONATED BY: J. Peter and Marnie Winters VALUE: Priceless

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401. Go Leafs Go One pair of first row reds hockey tickets for the Fall of 2013.

DONATED BY: The Menkes Family VALUE: $330 402. BMW Driver Training Course for 2 Get on the road with this exciting one day course designed to allow drivers to explore the limits of vehicle control. Must be 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license.

DONATED BY: BMW Canada VALUE: $1,190 403. Mad River Golf Club Enjoy a day on the course for four at the Mad River Golf Club.

Excludes long weekends.

DONATED BY: Barnard Family VALUE: $500 404. The Great One A hockey jersey autographed by Wayne Gretzky.

DONATED BY: Norie Campbell | TD Bank VALUE: Priceless

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SILENT AUCTION 405. Carter’s Bat A baseball bat autographed by Joe Carter.

DONATED BY: Norie Campbell | TD Bank VALUE: Priceless 406. Toronto FC Four tickets to the Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew Soccer game on Saturday May 18th (5pm). Section 108, Row 18.

DONATED BY: The Lazzam Family VALUE: $308 407. Nothing but Net Two Raptors Tickets for the 2013-2014 Season, Platinum Centre Court, Row 7 - the best seats in the house!

DONATED BY: Sam and Mary Kohn VALUE: $350 408. In the Golds Attend a Leafs game in January or February 2014 in the Golds.

Section 120, Row 17. Date to be determined by highest bidder and donor.

DONATED BY: Lisa Dinnick and Jamie Brenzel VALUE: $400 409. Gilmore’s Hancock An autographed photo of Doug Gilmore.

DONATED BY: Norie Campbell | TD Bank VALUE: Priceless 410. Let’s Go Blue Jays Two tickets to the Jays v. Rangers game on the afternoon of Saturday June 8. Seats are in the 100s, in the second row. Includes free parking!

DONATED BY: Jennifer Turk and Stuart Turk VALUE: $430 411. Magna Golf Club Golf for three people and Magna Member (Michael Davidson) at Magna Golf Course. Valid for the 2013 golf season May 4 September 1. Must schedule for a weekday, to play with a caddie.

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SILENT AUCTION BODY & MIND 501. Trump Hotel Spa Quartz Crystal Spa Signature Facial and Oxygen Boost.

DONATED BY: Trump Hotel VALUE: $234 502. Track Fitness and LuluLemon Yoga Kit A $200 gift card to Track Fitness, along with a mat, yoga tote, and small towel from Lululemon Athletica.

DONATED BY: Track Fitness & LuluLemon Athletica VALUE: $350

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503. Sporty and Stylish A $50 gift card to Sporting Life and The North Face ‘Recon’ knapsack in black, plus receive an In-Home Fitness Assessment from Personal Trainer Matt Bortolussi.

DONATED BY: Sporting Life, Higher Ground & Matt Bortolussi VALUE: $250 504. Spiritual Healing Session Receive an individualized personal spiritual healing session (60 minutes) with Mary Montanari, as well as a Guardian Angel candle. Expires July 14, 2013.

DONATED BY: Mary Montanari VALUE: $220 505. Pretty Woman A full make-up application at Gee Beauty, a manicure and pedicure at Francesca’s Salon & Spa, and a Haircut by Beni at Blowdry Lounge on Yonge, with blow dry and hair treatment.

DONATED BY: Gee Beauty, Francesca’s Salon & Spa, and Blowdry Lounge.

VALUE: $248 506. Four Seasons Pamper and Treat Lunch for 2 at Café Boulud in the Four Seasons Toronto, plus a 60 minute aromatherapy massage at the Spa at Four Seasons Toronto, expires May 31, 2013.

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SILENT AUCTION 507. Mummas Just Wanna Get Glam You and three friends can enjoy perfectly coiffed hair and a bottle of bubbles at Blo Yonge Street. Expires May 1, 2014.

DONATED BY: Blo Yonge Street VALUE: $200 508. Fresh Face Enjoy $250 worth of esthetics at Dr. Nowell Solish’s office. This includes facials, peels and laser services (not valid on Botox or fillers). Expires May 3, 2014.

DONATED BY: Dr. Nowell Solish VALUE: $250 509. Individual Personal Training Let Vastfit customize a 6-8 week goal-focused program for you, including the program design and an exercise demo.

DONATED BY: Vastfit VALUE: $125 510. His & Hers Personal Training Let Vastfit customize a 6-8 week goal-focused program for you and your partner, including the program design and an exercise demo.

DONATED BY: Vastfit VALUE: $250 511. Pilates A 90 Minute “at home” Pilates Training with Aida Estacio.

DONATED BY: Aida Estacio VALUE: $150 512. Best Nails A $200 gift certificate to Spa Nails.

DONATED BY: Brees Communications VALUE: $200 513. Personal Best Independence and Wellness Centre A 1 hour consultation with an occupational therapist or physiotherapist in one of the following specialized rehabilitation programs: hand therapy/splinting, printing for children, vestibular rehab, facial therapy, general physiotherapy.

DONATED BY: Wendy Bursten VALUE: $130 The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

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SILENT AUCTION 514. Stunning Skin An assortment of Indeed Products including Nanoblur, Snoxin, Okrapeptide, Hydraluron, Peptalash and Eysilix.

DONATED BY: Dimitra & Michael Davidson VALUE: $366 515. Golf Expert A titlist gold assessment, follow-up design program and a 45 minute implementation workout to up your golf game.

DONATED BY: Totum Roxborough VALUE: $300

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516. Omega Fitness 2000 Three 1-hour training sessions with Personal Trainer Garfield Watson, two 1-hour boxing classes, and a customized workout CD. DONATED BY: Garfield Watson VALUE: $400 517. Delineations Have your hair blown out at Delineations with this gift certificate and then try to recreate the look at home with your own blow dryer.

DONATED BY: Delineations VALUE: $200 518. Domenic & Drea A Cut and Colour at Domenic & Drea DONATED BY: Domenic & Drea VALUE: $300 519. Salon Dew Enjoy colour highlights and a haircut at Salon Dew with Vicky Alexiou.

DONATED BY: Salon Dew VALUE: $250 520. Vivace Salon Enjoy colour highlights, a haircut and blow dry at Vivace with Paul Grimmard.

DONATED BY: Paul Grimmard VALUE: $250

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SILENT AUCTION 521. Vivace Salon Enjoy colour highlights, a haircut and blow dry at Vivace with Stefan Abad.

DONATED BY: Stefan Abad VALUE: $250 522. Sort it Out Have your home, office or life decluttered with the aid of Joan Tulloch, an experienced and patient professional organizer (4 hours).

DONATED BY: Joan Tulloch VALUE: $200 523. Social Media Consulting Are you a small business looking to understand social media? Receive a two hour consultation with Justin Medved, Director of Instructional Innovation, as he guides you through the ins and outs of social media for your small business.

DONATED BY: Justin Medved VALUE: Priceless 524. Workplace Resolutions Workplace Resolutions is an alliance of three lawyers who provide workplace training and education, policy preparation and review, workplace assessments and school bullying prevention programs.

1/2 day of Ms. Wooton-Regan’s Services.

DONATED BY: Jennifer Wooton-Regan VALUE: $1,500 525. Lawyer Up A copy of Canadian Contractual Interpretation Law, 2nd Edition.

Now in its second edition, this authoritative text sets out the principles by which contracts are interpreted in Canada. Since its first publication in 2007, this book has been cited by courts across Canada and, on several occasions, by the Supreme Court of Canada.

DONATED BY: Geoff Hall VALUE: $200

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SILENT AUCTION FOR THE KIDS 601. Baby Package A beautiful crochet baby blanket made by York’s own Alison Hunter Stewart, a LeSportSac Ryan baby bag featuring adjustable straps, interior pockets and a diaper changing pad, a Kiddy shopping cart, and a York School bear.

DONATED BY: Alison Hunter Stewart, Dimitra & Michael Davidson VALUE: $250

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602. Artsy Birthday Party Enjoy a children’s birthday party for 12 at Avenue Road Arts School, along with a gift card for 12 regular cupcakes and 12 mini cupcakes and a ribbon bonded cupcake stand. Expires May 3, 2014.

DONATED BY: Avenue Road Arts School and Stefanie Tortotella (Salt & Pepper Catering) VALUE: $395 603. Camp Manitou A gift certificate for $1,000 to be applied to any 2013 Camp Session at Camp Manitou.

DONATED BY: Mark Diamond VALUE: $1,000 604. Get Cooking!

You and five friends (ages 8 and up) get to learn how to cook a three course meal in a professional kitchen, from York parents and chefs Erin and David Marcus. Includes appetizer, main course and dessert.

DONATED BY: Erin and David Marcus VALUE: Priceless 605. Big Bang Theory Script An autographed Big Bang Theory Script (entire cast).

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: Priceless 606. Modern Family Script An autographed Modern Family Script (entire cast).

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SILENT AUCTION 607. Twilight Script An autographed Twilight Script (entire cast).

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: Priceless 608. Justin Bieber autograph An 8x10 autographed picture of Justin Bieber.

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: Priceless 609. One Direction autograph An 8x10 autographed picture of One Direction.

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: Priceless 610. Kristen Stewart autograph An 8x10 autographed picture of Kristen Stewart.

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: Priceless 611. One Direction autograph - 4x6 A 4x6 autographed picture of One Direction.

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: Priceless 612. Wallace Edwards Books Six signed books by renowned children’s author Wallace Edwards.

VALUE: Priceless 613. Roundhouse Kick One month of classes at Champion Tae Kwon Do and a full training uniform.

DONATED BY: Champion Tae Kwon Do VALUE: $295 614. Animal Mania Let Whimz bring live animals to your child’s birthday party or school event.

DONATED BY: Whimz Live Animal Productions VALUE: $200

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SILENT AUCTION 615. Zodiak Swim Camp A gift certificate for day camp at Zodiac Swim School. Expires August 2013, and cannot be used for a Camp Session previously registered and paid for.

DONATED BY: Zodiak Swim School VALUE: $350 616. Zodiak Swim School Lessons A gift certificate for swimming lessons at Zodiac Swim School.

Expires December 2013, and cannot be used for a Swim Session previously registered and paid for.

DONATED BY: Zodiak Swim School VALUE: $150

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617. Reptilia Eight VIP passes to Reptilia.

DONATED BY: Reptilia VALUE: $120 618. Behind the Gates Tour of the Toronto Zoo Join York family, the Dempsey-Halls, at this behind-the-gates tour of the Toronto Zoo. DONATED BY: Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: Priceless 619. Family Games and Books A Family Games Night Basket from Mastermind, $40 towards books at Mabel’s Fables, and $25 towards books at Scholar’s Choice Bayview.

DONATED BY: Mastermind, Mabel’s Fables & Scholar’s Choice Bayview VALUE: $165 620. Pedal to the Metal Take home a silver mini Mercedes-Benz pedal car for ages 3+.

DONATED BY: Mercedes-Benz Midtown VALUE: $500

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SILENT AUCTION 621. An Afternoon Out Take your child to lunch at Good Bite with a $50 gift certificate, followed by 2 tickets to the Saturday or Sunday matinee of The Magic Kettle or Aladdin (May 4 - June 23) at the Solar Stage Children’s Theatre.

DONATED BY: Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, and Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $82 622. Sing like Bieber A one hour music lesson at Yellow Dog Music and a 4x6 autographed picture of Justin Bieber.

DONATED BY: Fantactics VALUE: $120 623. Girl’s Clothing Bunnies by the Bay Glad Dreams coat with matching bunny.

DONATED BY: Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $200 624. Boy’s Clothing Basket Organic fitted sheet set with Quilt, monkey crib toy and a one piece snow suit set by Madison’s of Windsor.

DONATED BY: Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $200 625. Kiddie Vespa #1 This Peg Perego Vespa (made in Italy) is an exact replica of the real thing. Featuring a glove compartment, a horn and wheels with rubber treads,for children ages 3-7, this Vespa is run by rechargeable battery and has 2 speeds. Seafoam Green.

DONATED BY: Sheridan Family VALUE: $300 626. Kiddie Vespa #2 This Peg Perego Vespa (made in Italy) is an exact replica of the real thing. Featuring a glove compartment, a horn and wheels with rubber treads,for children ages 3-7, this Vespa is run by rechargeable battery and has 2 speeds. Seafoam Green.

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SILENT AUCTION 627. Build It Up A basket full of LEGO goodies.

VALUE: $200 628. Mystic Drumz Animal instruments, a DVD, a CD and a $100 gift certificate to Mystic Drumz.

DONATED BY: Mystic Drumz, Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $200

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629. Dance like Britney Your child and two friends will receive one hour of free dance lessons from A.I.M. Dance Company - choose from Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin and more, as well as a 4 x 6 autographed picture of Britney Spears.

DONATED BY: Chaka Comrie and Fantactics VALUE: $150 630. Making Music Together A semester of classes (10-11 weeks) at Making Music Together, an internationally celebrated early childhood music program for infants to kindergartners and the adults who love them.

DONATED BY: Making Music Together VALUE: $254

FASHION & JEWELRY 701. Do You Have the Time?

Michael Kors Brown Chrono Watch with silicone wristband.

VALUE: $195 702. Tres Chic A beautiful silk scarf designed by Erdem made exclusively for The Room at The Bay. VALUE: $395 703. Best Dressed Choose from an amazing selection of fashionable clothing and accessories from Andrews with this $500 gift certificate.

DONATED BY: The Mason Family VALUE: $500 The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

SILENT AUCTION 704. Lilliane’s Fine Jewellery A blue topaz cabochan pendant set in 14K gold on a rose gold chain.

DONATED BY: Lilliane Moses VALUE: $450 705. Topaz Jewelry #1 A $75 gift card to Topaz Jewelry.

DONATED BY: Topaz Jewelry VALUE: $75 706. Topaz Jewelry #2 A $75 gift card to Topaz Jewelry.

DONATED BY: Topaz Jewelry VALUE: $75 707. Canopy Blue An ALC Cardigan and MCQ scarf from Canopy Blue.

DONATED BY: Canopy Blue VALUE: $780 708. Karir Fashion Eyewear #1 $100 gift certificate to Karir Fashion Eyewear.

DONATED BY: Karir Fashion Eyewear VALUE: $100 709. Karir Fashion Eyewear #2 $100 gift certificate to Karir Fashion Eyewear.

DONATED BY: Karir Fashion Eyewear VALUE: $100 710. Sterling Silver Name Tag Necklace A personalized sterling silver name necklace accented with Swarovski Crystals. Custom designed fine jewelry by Studio1098.

DONATED BY: Studio 1098 VALUE: $125

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SILENT AUCTION 711. Where Did You Get That?

Accessorize in style with a Jane Marvel Carry-All and Wallet, a Peace/Love/Wish tote, a Black Cherry Canvas tote, and a Donut Canvas Tote.

DONATED BY: Dawn Perlmutter for Where Did You Get That VALUE: $326 712. Key to your Heart Mark Lash “key” pendant with diamonds set in white gold with white gold chain.

DONATED BY: Mark Lash Fine Jewelry VALUE: $950

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713. Gift Certificate to Lilliane’s Fine Jewellery A $315 gift certificate to Lilliane’s Fine Jewelery. Expires April 30, 2014.

DONATED BY: 9E Parents VALUE: $315 714. Shine Bright Like a Diamond Canadian Diamond stud earrings, with diamond certificate.

DONATED BY: Altshuler Family VALUE: $1,800 715. Harry Rosen $100 gift certificate and style consultation with Alan Whitfield, the National Director of Harry Rosen.

DONATED BY: Harry Rosen VALUE: $100

HOME DÉCOR & ARTWORK 801. Aqua Rocker Herman Miller Eames Plastic Armchair Rocker in ‘Aqua Sky’ with Maple base.

DONATED BY: Studio B VALUE: $670 802. Framed Folio Print A beautiful framed folio print.

VALUE: $300 The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

SILENT AUCTION 803. Tin House Designs A beautiful 22” x 22” framed panel from Tin House Designs.

DONATED BY: Tin House Designs VALUE: $293 804. Acrylic Painting Original Acrylic Painting (18” x 24”) by York Parent Kiki Greene.

DONATED BY: Kiki Greene VALUE: $800 805. Interior Design Consultation A 2 hour interior design consultation with Julie Powers.

DONATED BY: Julie Powers Design VALUE: $250 806. Landscape Design Receive a complimentary at-home landscape design consultation from Verkade Landscape Design, and if you choose to use the Design Services, receive a $200 discount.

DONATED BY: Gabriel Verkade VALUE: $350 807. Framed Original Wallace Edwards Drawings Three framed pieces of renowned children’s author Wallace Edwards’ original artwork.

DONATED BY: Wallace Edwards, & Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $855 808. Dean West Photograph A Dean West photograph custom framed in a white box.

DONATED BY: Art Interiors VALUE: $2,000 809. Samantha Sandbrook Artwork An 18 x 24 piece of art from the“Runway” collection.

DONATED BY: Samantha Sandbrook VALUE: $950 810. Mirror, Mirror A beautiful beige shell mirror which measures 26” wide x 38” high.

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SILENT AUCTION 811. Abstract Painting A 30” x 30” acrylic on canvas painting.

DONATED BY: Julie Powers Design VALUE: $500 812. Felt Ball Rug Each of our felt ball accessories are handmade and feature individual coloured felt balls woven together to create a truly unique item. Two rugs are never the same!

DONATED BY: Merben VALUE: $240

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813. Black and White Throw This black and white throw with lace detailing is exclusively hand detailed, and one can appreciate the intricate artisan’s work that went into the creation of this throw.

DONATED BY: Merben VALUE: $200 814. Girl’s Room This floral storage box, light pink throw, pink poof and handmade lion are wonderful additions to any little girl’s room.

DONATED BY: Merben VALUE: $308 815. Dinosaur Collection Dinosaur bookends, box, blanket and handmade stuffed toy are perfect for the dino-loving little boy in your life.

DONATED BY: Merben VALUE: $148 816. Crochet Throw This throw will make a beautiful accent to any room.

DONATED BY: Merben VALUE: $190 817. Sit in Style A Tritek Ergo Select Multi-Tilter with standard seat and ultimate adjustable arms - fabric upholstery.

DONATED BY: Joel and Melissa Feldberg VALUE: $750 The York School Annual Benefit | 2013

SILENT AUCTION BON APPÉTIT 901. The Monk’s Table A five course gourmet food and beer pairing for four.

DONATED BY: The Monk’s Table VALUE: $340 902. Banfi Enjoy dinner at the premier dining location in Forest Hill Village with a $150 gift certificate to Banfi.

DONATED BY: Banfi VALUE: $150 903. Nota Bene Enjoy a night out with this $200 gift certificate to Nota Bene.

DONATED BY: Dimitra & Michael Davidson VALUE: $200 904. McEwen Package Put your chef’s hat on! Enjoy 2 cookbooks by Mark McEwen, an apron and a $150 gift certificate to McEwen’s restaurants.

DONATED BY: Melanie Edwards and John Brown VALUE: $253 905. Baria Designs Gift Basket A basket of truffles, cookies and other scrumptious goodies.

DONATED BY: Baria Designs VALUE: $100 906. Grade 8 Basket: Wines of the World Enjoy this selection of wines from Canada, Australia, USA, Italy and France. Includes a corkscrew, wine pump, napkins and cloths.

DONATED BY: Grade 8 Parents VALUE: $300 907. Earth Restaurant A $100 certificate to Earth Restaurant.

DONATED BY: Earth Restaurant VALUE: $100

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SILENT AUCTION 908. Avant Gout Supper Club #1 A $50 certificate to Avant Gout Supper Club.

DONATED BY: Avant Gout Supper Club VALUE: $50 909. Avant Gout Supper Club #2 A $50 certificate to Avant Gout Supper Club.

DONATED BY: Avant Gout Supper Club VALUE: $50 910. Vittorio’s on Avenue #1 A $50 gift certificate to Vittorio’s on Avenue.

DONATED BY: Vittorio’s on Avenue VALUE: $50

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911. Vittorio’s on Avenue #2 A $50 gift certificate to Vittorio’s on Avenue.

DONATED BY: Vittorio’s on Avenue VALUE: $50 912. Vittorio’s on Avenue #3 A $50 gift certificate to Vittorio’s on Avenue.

DONATED BY: Vittorio’s on Avenue VALUE: $50 913. Oliver & Bonacini A $300 gift certificate to Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants, which can be used at any of their locations: Auberge du Pommier, Canoe, Luma, Biff’s Bistro, and more.

DONATED BY: Grade 11 Parents VALUE: $300 914. Scaramouche A $300 gift certificate to Scaramouche.

DONATED BY: Grade 11 Parents VALUE: $300 915. Cava A $200 gift certificate to Cava.

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SILENT AUCTION 916. McEwen Restaurants A $225 gift certificate to McEwen’s Restaurants.

DONATED BY: Grade 11 Parents VALUE: $225 917. Pusateri’s Basket A beautiful basket of fine foods from Pusateri’s.

VALUE: $250 918. Sotto Sotto Ristorante Dinner for 4 at Sotto Sotto. Expires Nov. 3, 2013. Please note this does not include alcoholic beverages.

DONATED BY: Sotto Sotto Ristorante VALUE: $300 919. Wine from Germany 6 bottles from Alexander Laible in Germany, undoubtedly one of the rising talents in Germany’s wine scene.

DONATED BY: Sabine Sparwasser, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Toronto.

VALUE: $200 920. Honour Among Thieves A $25 gift certificate for a cake from Patachou, $25 from Nadege, $25 from Pisces, $75 from Oliffe’s, $75 from All the Best Fine Foods, and $50 from Harvest Wagon.

DONATED BY: Patachou, Nadege, Pisces, Oliffe’s, All the Best Fine Foods, & Harvest Wagon VALUE: $275 921. Lunch & Coffee A $25 gift certificate for Café Doria, and a Starbucks gift basket with a $100 gift certificate.

DONATED BY: Café Doria, Starbucks Roxborough, and Colleen Dempsey & Geoff Hall VALUE: $200 922. We all Scream for Ice Cream 12 Ice Cream Cones at My Favourite Ice Cream Shoppe.

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SILENT AUCTION 923. Freshii #1 Enjoy delicious meals out with $150 to Freshii.

DONATED BY: Freshii VALUE: $150 924. Freshii #2 Enjoy delicious meals out with $150 to Freshii.

DONATED BY: Freshii VALUE: $150 925. The Chocolate Connoisseur I An assortment of truffles and chocolates from Soma and Nadege.

DONATED BY: 9T Parents VALUE: $125

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926. The Chocolate Connoisseur II An assortment of truffles and chocolates from Soma and Nadege.

DONATED BY: 9T Parents VALUE: $125 927. The Gourmet Pantry Hamper Everything you need to stock your gourmet cottage kitchen for the summer, or to get ready for a summer of fine dining at home. This beautiful basket includes a selection of high quality condiments, preserves, biscuits, coffee & teas and more! Plus you can choose your own fresh selections with $100 to The Healthy Butcher.

DONATED BY: 9C Parents VALUE: $315 928. Grade 10 Wine Basket A basket of assorted wine and champagne for you to enjoy.

DONATED BY: Grade 10 Parents VALUE: $300 929. JK Gourmet Gift Basket A gift basket filled with an assortment of delicious Grain-Free JK Gourmet products (entirely gluten-free/dairy-free), including an Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet Cookbook.

DONATED BY: Jodi & Steven Bager VALUE: $165

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SILENT AUCTION 930. Shopping Cart with Nestle Goodies A cart full of fun! A kiddie shopping cart filled with Nestle goodies, including chocolate bars, power bars, water, candy, an insulated bag, and a $100 gift certificate for ice cream.

DONATED BY: Davidson & Barish Families VALUE: $300 931. In the Zone Delivery Enjoy a week of In the Zone food delivery services (3 meals and 2 snacks for seven days). Enjoy all the benefits of having your Own personal Zone Chef preparing Zone Meals for you.

DONATED BY: Robert Durgy VALUE: $300 932. Get Healthy Get planning for your healthy lifestyle with a one-hour nutritionist consult with Holistic Nutritionist Stephanie Valentine of Bespoke Balance. Expires May 4, 2013.

DONATED BY: Valentine Family VALUE: $150

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