Auction

The 12^th Annual Girls on the Run – Chicago Sparkle & Shine Gala will feature an exciting silent & live auction, including donations from dozens of local and nationwide supporters.

Some of this year's outstanding live auction items include: 

Ultimate Chicago Experience

You and a guest will begin this unforgettable day with four tickets to Windy City Live, Chicago’s hottest new morning talk show airing weekdays at 9 a.m. CST on ABC. After rubbing elbows at the show with Val, Ryan, Billy Dec and others, you will hop into a new Porsche Panamera 4* and head to Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling for a private flight around the city for you and up to two guests**.  Feeling adventurous? Your pilot invites YOU to take the controls for the majority of your flight!

Before a romantic dinner at MK Restaurant, you will check into the acclaimed Princess Diana Suite at Chicago’s renowned Drake Hotel. Graced by dignitaries from around the world including Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, these royal accommodations are among the most decadent of all Chicago hotel suites. Reminisce about the day’s adventures while enjoying a gourmet dinner for two at MK Restaurant, noted as one of the “50 hottest restaurants in the world” by Conde Nast Traveler.  When you return to The Drake for the evening in your Porsche, we think you’ll agree that you experienced a day fit for a queen. 

Donated by:  Windy City Live, Porsche, Windy City Flyers, The Drake Hotel, MK Restaurant

* Driver must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid drivers license, and the vehicle must remain in the state of Illinois and adhere to a 500-mile limit. The car rental is from a Friday to a Monday.

**Number of flyers is dependent on weight and balance limitations

Dancing With the Stars 

Rub elbows with the stars early next year with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For 13 seasons fans have flocked to Dancing With The Stars, making it one of the hottest shows on TV. Season 14 –beginning in March, 2012 – is shaping up to be more exciting than ever with a few new twists to go with all those tangos… and YOU and one very lucky guest will experience it up close and personal!  You will enjoy two tickets to a performance or results show (your choice) filmed in Los Angeles in March or April, 2012. Also included is round-trip airfare for two courtesy of American Airlines  and a two-night luxury hotel stay at one of the Preferred Hotel Group’s  four-star properties.  

Donated by:  Sarah Moshman, American Airlines and Preferred Hotel Group

Chef for a day at Charlie Trotter’s

Chicago’s own top chef will treat you to the ultimate foodie experience. Be a guest in the kitchen for the night at Charlie Trotter’s. You will go behind-the-scenes and experience an intimate view of fine dining in action – and not just as an observer! You will be given basic food preparation training and will work with the chefs on the line. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in the creation of Charlie Trotter’s world famous cuisine!

Donated by: Charlie Trotter’s

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to secure two reserved tickets to a taping of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Burbank, CA!   The Tonight Show – one of America’s most popular late-night talk shows – has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest program currently running in the United States and the third longest running show ever on NBC!  Also included is a two-night hotel stay and airfare for two. 

Donated by: NBC Universal, Aleks Buterman and the GOTRC Board of Directors

Cubs Dream Day

You’ll be root root rooting for the Cubbies for weeks after an unforgettable Chicago Cubs Dream Day.  You will enjoy four field box tickets to a game of your choosing during the 2012 season*, you  and your four guests will be invited onto the field prior to the game for a photo on the Cubs on-deck circle, and you will take home a photograph of your name (or a message of your choosing) on the Wrigley Field marquee!

Donated by: The Chicago Cubs

*Opening day, games against the Cardinals, White Sox and Red Sox are not available  

Take me out to the ballgame…

And enjoy two lower-level reserved tickets to a game of your choosing* at US Cellular field and a photo on the field prior to the game. You will also take home a bat signed by Gordon Beckham  - 2009 American League rookie of the year!  

Donated by: The Chicago White Sox

*Tickets not valid for opening day, premium games or Cubs v. Sox

Sing with the Band

Ever had the secret desire to hop onstage and belt out your favorite tunes with a full band and backup? This is your lucky night! Choose your favorite contemporary, pop or rock tune and chances are Spoken Four will know it. For a complete song list, visit the registration area on the night of the event or email jbusch@gotrchicago.org. We will take a video of you up onstage to commemorate the experience for years to come!

Donated by: Spoken Four