AUCTION RECAP: Amy Roloff Charity Foundation’s Birthday Bash for Kids

Third time’s a charm. It goes without saying that we had a blast at the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation‘s 3rd Annual fundraising event this past Saturday, but we’ll still say it—we had a blast! From the gorgeous grounds at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club to the red carpet to the birthday cake and the, well, adorable E! News host and emcee for the evening Jason Kennedy, it was definitely a night to remember.

 

The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club

It’s wonderful to see Amy Roloff using her celebrity from TLC’s popular show Little People, Big World to spread the love among some wonderful local children’s charities. Over $100,000 was raised this time to benefit the Special Olympics of Oregon and two fellow BA360 clients Bridge Meadows and Providence Child Center.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with ARCF on the event for its past three years, and this year was even more special as the date also celebrated both Amy’s birthday and her daughter Molly’s birthday. Hence the amazing six-tier birthday cake and Amy’s message: “My birthday wish is for these children to have the opportunity to celebrate their birthdays knowing that they are loved and supported.”

 

Birthday cake!

The sold-out “Starry Nights” celebration under the grounds’ Vintner’s Pavilion was by all means a celebration for those who could attend—and for all those who were able to watch everything streaming live via Ustream (what a fabulous way to engage supporters who weren’t able to make it to the event)! After red carpet photos with Amy upon their arrival, guests were energized to give generously thanks to the connections with strong local charities doing incredible work.

 

BA360 Principal Fundraising Auctioneer Johnna Wells & Amy Roloff on the red carpet.

The celebrity angle ran through many of the packages, including trips to Mexico and Cortona, Italy that would make anyone feel like a star. Guests also bid on a backstage tour of E! News, and front row tickets to Chelsea Lately thanks to guest and Chelsea’s righthand man, Ryan Basford. But the big highlight was a surprise birthday gift for Amy—a painting by Jocelyn, a young special needs girl from the Providence Child Center, which her mom presented during the Special Appeal. A truly wonderful moment that showcased the spirit the celebration.