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A walk-on role in the hit TV show Glee, including filming in California, a Meet and Greet with co-creator/executive producer Brad Falchuk and autographs from the cast! This does not include airfare or hotel accommodations in Los Angeles. Date to be determined upon the availability of production schedule for the 2011-2012 season.
Have the unique opportunity to spend a few hours with NESN Red Sox reporter Heidi Watney as she prepares to cover a Red Sox home game. Auction winner will shadow Heidi as she goes through her pre-game responsibilities, including sitting with her as she covers Terry Francona's daily press briefing; attending the NESN production meeting where he/she will meet Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy; tagging along for any pre-game player interviews; and watching as Heidi does her live news hits for the pre-game show. The will be no clubhouse access for the winner. The prize package also includes four infield grandstand tickets to the game. Date of the "Reporter for a Day" package will be a mutually agreed upon regular-season home game, excluding Yankees games. (Ages 8+)
Ever wonder how advertising execs Roger Sterling and Don Draper really spend their days? You and a guest will be treated to a VIP set visit of one of the hottest TV shows, Mad Men. You and your guest can watch a live on-set filming of the show. The date of redemption will be determined by the show's shooting schedule, sometime between August 18 and December 22, 2011. Does not include airfare and hotel accommodations to Los Angeles.
- Donated by: John Slattery and UROK Productions
Your children will learn how to bat like a pro when he or she receives a 30 minute personal hitting lesson with Red Sox first baseman, Adrian Gonzalez. The batting lesson will take place prior to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. For two children between the ages of 7 years and 18 years old along with one autograph and one picture. Four (4) people can watch. Date will be determined by Mr. Gonzalez's availability.
- Donated by: Betsy and Adrian Gonzalez
Bid on this awesome autographed Blue Leather Lounger by Jordan's! Signed by players on the 2007 World Series Red Sox team, this one-of-kind-lounger will guarantee Fenway fans the sweetest of dreams. This package also includes tickets for yourself and up to four (4) of your friends to see Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse in Boston this September.
- Donated by: Jordan's Furniture, members of the 2007 Boston Red Sox World Championship Team and Blue Man Group
Your child will learn how to field like a pro when he or she receives a 30 minute personal fielding lesson with Red Sox sensation Dustin Pedroia. The fielding lesson will take place prior to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. For up two children between the ages of 7 years and 18 years old will share the experience along with one autograph and one picture. Four (4) people can watch. Date will be determined by Mr. Pedroia's availability.
- Donated by: Kelli and Dustin Pedroia
You will be the envy of your friends when they learn that Red Sox All-Star Jacoby Ellsbury is personally recording a voicemail greeting for your cell or home phone. Recording will take place at Fenway Park, so package also includes a meet-and-greet with Jacoby for up to four people, plus an autographed an item. Date will be determined by Mr. Ellsbury's availability. Also includes four grandstand seats for the Friday, August 26, 2011, Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox game.
- Donated by: Jacoby Ellsbury and Kelsey Hawkins
You and three guests will have a treat when you meet All-Star first baseman Kevin Youkilis before batting practice prior to a Red Sox home game. Includes four (4) Grandstand tickets plus one autographed Red Sox Kevin Youkilis jersey. Date will be determined by Mr. Youkilis's availability.
- Donated by: Kevin Youkilis
You and three guests will have a great day at Fenway when you meet Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford before batting practice prior to a Red Sox home game. Includes four (4) Grandstand tickets to that game plus a Red Sox jersey autographed by Carl Crawford. Date to be determined by Mr. Crawford's availability.
- Donated by: Carl Crawford
Two kids will have the honor of playing video games with Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon in a Fenway suite before a game. This auction item is for two gamers ages 5-15 years old, plus two adult chaperones (four guests total) for 45 minutes. Date to be determined by Mr. Papelbon's availability. Pizza and soda/water provided.
- Donated by: Ashley and Jonathan Papelbon
You will be the envy of all your friends. The one and only Jason Varitek -- Red Sox catcher and team capitan -- will personally record a voicemail for your phone answering message. Recording will be made at Fenway Park based upon Mr. Varitek's availability. This package also includes a meet and greet with Mr. Varitek at Fenway. One autographed item per person. Limit up four (4) people.
- Donated by: Jason Varitek
Your child will learn how to pitch from Clay Buchholz while Jarrod Saltalamacchia is your catcher. He or she will receive a 30 minute personal pitching lesson with Clay and receives from tips Jarrod. The pitching lesson will take place prior to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. For one child between the ages of 7 years and 18 years old along with one autograph and one picture. Four people can watch. Date will be determined by Mr. Buchholz's and Mr. Saltalamacchia's availability.
- Donated by: Lindsay and Clay Buchholz and Ashley and Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Childhood dreams come true for your child when he or she receives a 30 minute personal batting lesson from Red Sox Outfielder Darnell McDonald. The hitting lesson will take place prior to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. This auction item is for one child who must be between 7 years and 18 years old and includes one autograph and a picture with Darnell. Four (4) people can watch the lesson and date will be determined by Mr. McDonald's availability. On a separate date as determined by Fenway Park groundskeeper, two (2) youngsters between the ages of 8-12 years old only will live the dream of being a part of the grounds crew to help install the bases before a game at Fenway!
- Donated by: Cynara and Darnell McDonald and Red Sox Fenway Park Groundskeeper Dave Mellor
Be reborn: Have the most amazing massage of your life! A 90-minute massage by the Red Sox players' massage therapist Russell Nua at Fenway Park. This package includes four (4) Grandstand tickets to a regular season Red Sox game in 2011-2012. The massage will be based on Mr. Nua's availability in the 2011 season. Note: Massage is not guaranteed to be on the same day as the game tickets. Date and time will be based on Mr. Nua's schedule during the regular season. Game tickets based upon availability.
- Donated by: Georgia and Russell Nua and Red Sox Foundation
OFFICIAL RULES FOR "Be part of the hit TV show Glee" AUCTION ONLY: By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Red Sox Foundation, which shall be binding and final as to all matters related to the Auction.
Online Auction Close Date/Time for the GLEE ITEM ONLY as listed: The ONLINE PORTION FOR BIDDING ON THE GLEE ITEM ENDS NOON (EST) on Saturday, July 23rd. At that time, the top three valid ONLINE bidders for the GLEE Walk On Role will be contacted by the Red Sox Foundation via email and if possible, by phone and offered an opportunity to participate in the final LIVE portion of the auction at Picnic in the Park on Sunday, July 24. The LIVE portion of the auction will take place during the Picnic at the Park at Fenway Park between approximately 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Before the Glee item comes up for bid, the Red Sox Foundation will attempt to call the three top online finalists so each of the 3 top bidders has the option to place proxy bids through a Red Sox Foundation staff member via phone as part of the live auction. The highest valid bidder during the live auction portion -- whether the highest bid was placed online or live at the Picnic or via phone by an eligible online bidder -- will be declared the winner. The winner of each auction item will not be declared until the live auction is complete and payment is processed. There is only one GLEE Walk On auction item being offered. The Red Sox Foundation will make its best efforts to reach the top 3 bidders but is not responsible if the Foundation cannot reach bidders before the live portion of the auction begins. As with all auction item in the Red Sox Foundation auction, online bidders for the GLEE Walk On role are responsible for checking their email and voicemail messages and making arrangements with the Red Sox Foundation to participate in the LIVE portion of the auction if they are eligible and offered the opportunity to do so.
OFFICIAL RULES FOR ALL OTHER AUCTIONS: By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Red Sox Foundation, which shall be binding and final as to all matters related to the Auction.
Online Auction Close Date/Time for the auction items listed above: At NOON (EST) on Friday, July 22 at NOON -- EXCEPT the "Be part of the hit TV show Glee" item, which closes at NOON on Saturday, July 23 -- we will close the online portion of the auction. At that time, the top three ONLINE bidders for each item will be contacted by phone and email by the Red Sox Foundation and offered an opportunity to participate in the final LIVE portion of the auction on Sunday, July 24. Online bidders are responsible for checking their email and voicemail messages and making arrangements to participate in the LIVE portion of the auction if they are eligible and offered the opportunity to do so.
The LIVE portion of the auction will take place during the Picnic at the Park at Fenway Park between approximately 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. As each item comes up for live bidding, the Red Sox Foundation will call the three top online finalists for each item and allow them to bid via phone as part of the live auction.
There is only one item offered for each of the prizes listed. The highest valid bidder during the live auction portion -- whether the highest bid was placed online or live at the Picnic or via phone by an eligible online bidder -- will be declared the winner. The winner of each auction item will not be declared until the live auction is complete and payment is processed.
TO QUALIFY FOR THE LIVE ROUND OF THE AUCTION, AN ONLINE BIDDER MUST BE ONE OF THE TOP 3 ONLINE BIDDERS. If an item fails to raise the minimum reserve required to win the item, no sale will take place and the Red Sox Foundation will auction the item at another date.
Eligible winners are responsible for any taxes due and all shipping costs required.
Auction items may be subject to additional restrictions on redemption, including but not limited to age of persons who may redeem a Red Sox player experience, dates of redemption pending players' availability, or the availability of facilities required or game tickets. Additional restrictions will be posted on-line and in paper copy at the live auction.
The Red Sox Foundation decision of which bid is the winner will be final. Credit Cards will be charged immediately following the auction of each item. and bidders declare through process of bidding that their bid is legitimate and will be paid in full by the bidder on Sunday July 24 between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Payment must be made in full before winner is declared. If the highest bid is not paid within 24 hours, the Red Sox Foundation has the right, at its sole discretion to declare the next highest bidder as the winner of the item. Credit card charges issued to eligible winners are final and non-refundable.
The Red Sox Foundation and its affiliates, officers and employees shall not be responsible or liable for any bids or payments that are missed, delayed, misdirected, undelivered, not fully captured, or garbled as a result of any failure or problem whatsoever with the availability, functionality, operability or use of any network, server, ISP, website, Internet connection, computer, telephone, cable or satellite modem or connection, hand held mobile device or any other computer equipment or connection, regardless of the cause of such problem, including any failure to connect by telephone for the live auction.
ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER: Bidders in each stage of the auction MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER or else have the permission of a parent or guardian to place a bid. Bids may NOT be placed by anyone under the age of 18, regardless of location or method of bidding, and any bid determined to be placed by a person under age 18 without the permission of a parent or guardian shall be declared invalid.
If you have questions about Picinic in the Park or one of the charitable auction items, you can also call 617-226-6440 or e-mail to picnic@redsox.com. These items are to benefit the Red Sox Foundation's charitable initiatives for at risk children including the Red Sox Scholars program so much of your bid may be tax deductible.
You can purchase tickets to 2011 Picnic in the Park on Sunday July 24 at redsox.com/picnic and place your live bid on any of these items and more that will be added at the Picnic. But if you cannot attend the 2011 Picnic in the Park, you can still make a Bid by Proxy on Any of these terrific items donated by Red Sox Players to benefit the Red Sox Foundation's Red Sox Scholars and RBI youth baseball programs.
RULES TO BID BY PROXY: Please submit an e-mail to picnic@redsox.com with your HIGHEST bid with your NAME, BILLING ADDRESS AND CELL PHONE WHERE WE CAN REACH YOU BEFORE Friday, July 22 at Noon. We will contact you to confirm your bid and to collect your valid credit card information at that time, so we can bid by proxy for you prior to the auction on Sunday, July 24. FOR YOUR OWN SECURITY, PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO VIA E-MAIL.
If you wish to be notified by phone of the highest bid placed during the auction so you can consider raising your bid, please be sure to include a CELL PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED BETWEEN 6 and 8 PM ON SUNDAY JULY 24. If we cannot get through to you, the highest bidder for each item - whether the bid is live or by Proxy - at the time it's offered for live auction will be the winner.
ALL PROXY BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING to picnic@redsox.com before Friday, July 22 at NOON - though you can request option to raise your bid by phone if we can reach you on Sunday, July 24 during the auction. If at the time the item is auctioned, you are the highest bidder, we will charge your card immediately and notify you via cell and email that you have won.
If you have questions about Picinic in the Park or one of the charitable auction items, you can also call 617-226-6440. These items are to benefit the Red Sox Foundation's charitable initiatives for at risk children including the Red Sox Scholars program so much of your bid may be tax deductible.
