2012 HOPE GALA: Art of the Cure
Friday. May 11, 2012
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Please take a moment to preview just some of our amazing auction items and earmark those "must have" purchases.

Live Auction Catalog
Instant Wine Cellar
A collection for any connoisseur of discriminating taste.   These fine wines have been hand selected by Friends of JDRF.  Certain to give you a wide palette of flavor - your only decision is which one to choose first.
Australian Labradoodle Puppy
This is a unique opportunity to adopt an Australian Multigenerational Labradoodle puppy. It is destined to be your super star!  Health tested parents, guaranteed health warranty, non-shedding and allergy friendly, socialized and raised in home with children, temperamentally tested and sound, started on basic training, up to date on vaccines and worming, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and life-time of support from breeder.
Sky Combat Experience for Two (2)
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fighter pilot? Stop imagining and discover for yourself at Sky Combat Ace.  Jump into the seat at the controls of the safest most aerobatic aircraft in the world.  With the guidance of our professional instructor fighter pilots, engage in aerial dogfighting as a Sky Combat Ace!
Fishing Charter & Stay in the Florida Keys
Experience the beauty and bounty of the Florida Keys as this excursion includes a day’s fishing charter on a brand new fishing boat in the fabulous Florida Keys and marvelous stay at the world class resort, Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort. 

The one day fishing charter is combined with a luxurious two bedroom villa beach house accommodations at Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort located in Marathon, Florida, the heart of the Florida Keys. Delivered in 2012, the 34 feet SeaVee has triple outboards and tower.  Its licensed captain will accommodate up to four (4) anglers / guests.  The day’s charter includes fuel, rod, reels, bait, tackle, and a delicious lunch and drinks.

This package  also includes a $1,000 travel certificate from Prestige Travel & Cruises.
Cafe Racer Motorcycle
Paid 2 Play Kre8ions and Fuel the Cure have partnered to donate a one-of-a-kind, customized 1950s era Café Racer Motorcycle to JDRF’s 2012 Hope Gala “Art of the Cure”. The bike started life as a vintage 1973 Honda CB350. Paid 2 Play, owner and master builder Ian Frank, has cut, welded, and built a new frame for a unique chassis with added features including a 1930 Ford Model “A” headlight and taillight, handcrafted seat and fender, as well as modern controls for an easy to ride work of moving art.
The Amazing "Extreme Art" of Jean Francois
Absolutely unpredictable and spontaneous are the adjectives best used to describe the spirit of Jean Francois' Extreme Art entertainment show.  Jean Francois takes the art out of the galleries and museums to the stage and turns it into a larger than life performance art experience. He combines music, action paintings, speed clay sculpting, comedy and audience participation.  Jean Francois' boundless energy uses literally anything laying around the stage to create his spectacular masterpieces. Jean Francois' comedic topics depict life experiences, preconceptions of the art world and today's news.
Piaget Necklace
"Perfectly in keeping with the times, Possession delights in exploring new combinations for its two rings that takes glamour to new heights while revering femininity and sensuality. Mission accomplished with this chain in yellow gold, on which the two intertwined rings tease the senses with grace and a playful touch of mischief."  Enjoy this gorgeous Piaget “Possession” Long Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, set with 45 brilliant cut diamonds  (approximately 1.34ct) .
The "One & Only" Palmilla - Los Cabos, Mexico
Perched above the Sea of Cortez, 2-4 people will spend five (5) nights in the "grande dame" of the Cabos corridor, the "One & Only" Palmilla.  A Luxurious beachfront terrace junior suite with panoramic views awaits you.  Onsite are Jean Georges restaurants, spa therapies that draw from ancient Mexican and Asian cultures; wellness therapies including Pilates, yoga, and hydro-therapies.  Enjoy exquisite beaches for strolling, relaxing and snorkeling; deep sea fishing, and much more. 

This fantastic prize also includes a $1,000 travel certificate from Prestige Travel & Cruises, transfers to and from Cabos San Lucas international airport and room tax and gratuity.
2012 Nissan Leaf - 100% Electric Car
It’s a new day and your garage is the new filling station, so charge at home and enjoy up to 100 miles, using no gas and releasing zero emissions.  It’s time for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.  It’s 100% electric.  The Nissan Leaf is not just the world’s first mass market electric car; it’s the 2011 World Car of the Year and won the “Top Safety Pick” awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.  This Nissan Leaf is white with light grey interior, six (6) speaker sound system, auxiliary audio input jack, USB port, iPod port, XM Satellite radio, bluetooth and rear view monitor.
Tennis Anyone?
A champion of the highest order, Stefanie Graf turned the world of women’s tennis upside down through the 1980s and 1990s. A woman of quiet dignity who spoke loudly with her racquet, she became the only tennis player to capture every Major tournament at least four times, including the “Golden Grand Slam” in 1988. She finished eight seasons as the No. 1 ranked woman in the world. Her mighty forehand was regarded by many as the best ever produced by a woman, and her foot speed was astonishing.  Enjoy breakfast with Stefanie Graf, one of the top women tennis players of all time, before taking the court for a lesson.  Included in this package is a signed racquet.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

  • Matt Smith Physical Therapy
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Sharon Ensign
  • Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Cathy Haase
  • Mr. Alan Morris & Mrs. Pia Exber-Morris
  • Ms. Cathy Nordling
  • Mr. Al Faccinto Jr. & Mrs. Kathie Faccinto
  • Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • Bonanza Beverage Co.
  • Mr. Brady Exber & Ms. Lisa Underhill
  • Mr. Danny Greenspun
  • Mrs. Flora Mason
  • MGM Resorts Foundation
  • Nevada Title Company
  • Otis Elevator Company
  • Mr. Andrew Pascal
  • Pisanelli Bice, PLLC
  • Mr. Corey Sanders
  • SuperPawn / Cash America
  • Taylor International
  • The Ellman Companies
  • The Tiberti Fence Co.
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group
  • Bank of America
  • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Las Vegas & Jamba Juice, Las Vegas
  • Coker Equipment Co., Inc.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
  • Marshall Retail Group
  • MB Group
  • Mr. & Mrs. Berlyn & Mollie Miller
  • Onboard Media
  • Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Helen Rosevear
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Colleen Saca
  • Dr. Michael Seiff
  • Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
  • Ms. RenĂ©e West
  • Wyndham Vacation Ownership
  • Adhesive Design
  • BESTAgency
  • Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group
  • Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Wendy Hornbuckle
  • Las Vegas Review Journal
  • Levy Productions