You don't have to wait for the night of the event to get excited about the opportunities we have for you in the Family section of our Silent Auction. Get your pocketbooks ready for these amazing trips to museums, birthday parties, toys, quilts and so much more.

Silent Auction - Family Items
2012 American GirlĀ® Doll of the Year
McKenna Brooks is the newest doll in a series of limited-edition contemporary characters from American Girl®. Balancing school and sports is a challenge for McKenna as she enters fourth grade. But when she faces a challenge, she uses her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs. Learn more about McKenna, the American Girl 2012 Girl of the Year, with the included paperback book. 

Value: $105.00
Kidtastic
Your family is going to have memories that will last a lifetime with this Des Moines adventure package. Explore space and launch hand-made paper rockets with 4 one-day passes to the Science Center of Iowa. Jump to your hearts content with two 1-hour passes to SkyZone trampoline park. Climb to new heights together with four 1-day passes that include harness rental at Climb Iowa. And with your new Blank Park Zoo Family Membership, you can explore and enjoy the Zoo as often as you like, all year long! Make sure to bring along your new furry friend from Build-a-Bear! Need another furry friend? Head to Build-a-Bear and use the Cub Cash to create your own.

Value: $317.80
Magic and Memories
Bring a little magic to the children in your life with 4 passes to the St. Louis Children's Museum Magic House. The museum aims to engage all children in hands-on learning experiences that encourage experimentation, creativity and the development of problem solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic. Exhibits include a hands-on music room, a Jack & The Beanstalk center, a kid-friendly construction zone, and a bubble room. While you're on your way, play with this customizable photo kaleidoscope to say anything you want it to. Stop for lunch or dinner at Applebee's with this $50 gift card valid at any location. While you're there, enjoy your one-night stay at the Embassy Suites of St. Louise/St. Charles in a spacious two-room suite that includes a two-hour cocktail reception in the evening and a cooked-to-order breakfast.

Value: $273.00
SkyZone Birthday Bash
Tired of the same old birthday party? Looking for an experience that is out of this world? Then take your party to the sky at SkyZone and let it soar above the rest! The Supreme Air package is designed to minimize the hassle and maximize the fun. It includes entry for a maximum of twenty-four jumpers, 1-hour private court jump time, four 1-topping pizzas, unlimited soft drinks or bottled water for jumpers in the party room, and a 1/4 sheet birthday cake or twenty-four cupcakes. We took the worry of party-favors away, too! Give them each a chocolate bar from this case of World's Finest Chocolate. We won't tell if you save a few bars for yourself.

Value: $499.00
Youth Cooking Basket
Help your favorite child cook up a delicious treat with this adorable Kid's Cooking Basket. It includes a red mixing bowl with cooking utensils and supplies; as well as an orange tart pan, kids cook book, pizza dough mix, sugar cookie mix, brownie mix and a star frozen-pop kit.

Value: $198.02
Beartastic Birthday Party in a Box
Does someone in your life have a birthday coming up? This Boyd's Bear Birthday basket for a party of 8 kids includes invitations, decorations and party favors to make your next party planning a cinch! Give them a furry friend from Build-A-Bear dressed in a jean romper, sequined shoes and sunglasses with its very own Build-a-Bear book.



Value: $110.20
Rainy Day Family Package
When the weather is crummy outside, take time to gather the family together to spend some quality time in the house playing Would You Rather, reading an autographed copy of Still Growing by Kirk Cameron, watching the autographed DVD adventure movie set "Left Behind," or creating a movie of your own with the Sylvania digital video camera. This family party package also includes an mp3 player, a variety of books, a party-kit from Zobmondoo, puzzles and other games. You'll wish it would rain every day!

Value: $250.00
Honor Basket for Amber Langel
Amber would love to become an artist when she grows up. She sings, dances and loves to create and experience any type of art work. When she's not creating something brilliant, she's hanging out with her friends. Amber's greatest wish is to find a cure for T1D, not only for herself but also for all the others living with diabetes. She hopes that you find this package as fun as she does and will help bring hope to millions by making a bid.

Value: $80.00
Honor Basket for Austin Thies
Austin is an avid athlete and wants to share his love for sports with you through his honor basket. Play touch football, hit the tennis court, hit a home run, or score a goal in soccer. Need extra sports supplies? Use the $20 Walmart gift card he's included for you. Whatever you do, get out and play!

Value: $65.00
Honor Basket for Brayden Thies
Brayden loves spending the night with his family and wants you to be able to have a great night-in, too. Snuggle up with the Hunger Games book series, and enjoy a big bowl of popcorn. After you read the first book, head to Walmart and use the $20 gift card for the Hunger Games DVD!

Value: $65.00

2012 Hope Gala Sponsors

  • Iowa Health Des Moines
  • Hy-Vee, Inc.
  • CenturyLink
  • DuPont Pioneer
  • Foster Group, Inc.
  • Derek & Rhonda Hill
  • The Des Moines Register
  • Bank Iowa
  • Casey's General Stores, Inc.
  • Hockenberg Newburgh
  • Holmes Murphy & Associates
  • Innoviva, Inc.
  • Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
  • John Deere Financial
  • McGladrey LLP
  • Papa John's Pizza of Iowa
  • Pella Corporation
  • Perishable Distributors of Iowa, LTD
  • Rose Acre Farms
  • Shive-Hattery
  • Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group
  • Colorfx
  • Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
  • Two Rivers Marketing
  • WHO-TV