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Stay at Seabrook Island

Stay for a week in this lovely cottage located on the 7th green of Ocean Winds Golf Course on beautiful Seabrooke Island.  Sleeps 8 people in three bedrooms and a sleep loft.  WiFi, TVs, bikes, beach chairs and more!  Amenities card available for extra charge and provides access to pool, golf, and tennis (may incur additional charges).

Subject to prior reservation.  Not available in June or July.  Expires May 31, 2017.  No pets. No smoking.
Value: $1,400.00
5001
Topwater Guide Co. - 1/2 Day Fishing Charter
Four hour inshore fishing experience in southeastern North Carolina with Captain Luke Tippett.  Fishing gear and tackle provided.  
Expires December 31, 2016
Value: $325.00
5002
Overnight at the Beach with Hampton Inn Landfall
Hampton Inn Landfall: Located just before the Wrightsville Beach Bridge, this hotel is convenient to shopping, beach, and dining.  Enjoy two nights stay.  While you are there, enjoy a delicious dinner at Port City Chop House located beside the hotel.  Perfect for a stay-cation or out of town guests.
Port City Chop House:  Expires 10-31-2016
Hampton Inn:  Expires 3-17-17.  Not valid weekends from May 1-September 4, 2017.
Value: $399.00
5003
Red J. McLaughlin Sail Cloth Duffle & Travel Bag
Travel in style with this sail cloth duffle and tote bag!
Value: $330.00
5004
Beach Lovers Helicopter Ride

Start off venturing up the Cape Fear River to visit the USS North Carolina Battleship. Check out the diverse historic architecture of Downtown Wilmington as you make your way over to Wrightsville Beach. From then on it’s miles of beaches and historic sites, as you fly over unscathed Masonboro Island, then Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Fort Fisher, the NC Aquarium, Bald Head Island, Fort Caswell, & Oak Island, capturing stunning photos of the lighthouses and more. This tour truly covers it all!  85 miles (encompasses all other tours listed & includes over 50 miles of beaches).

Subject to availability. 
Value: $600.00
5005
Sea Colony Weekend @ Carolina Beach
Weekend at Sea Colony in Carolina Beach.  Two bedrooms plus queen couch sleeper to sleep a two of the six.  Two bathrooms.  Large deck facing the ocean for beautiful sunrises.  Private entry to beach and pool available.
Weekend during off season period in unit 19A. Expires May 2017. 
Value: $350.00
5006
JetBlue Airlines - 2 Round Trip Tickets
2 Round-Trip Tickets on JetBlue Airlines.
Black Out Dates Apply.  Expires May 21, 2017.  Additional restrictions may apply.  Read all paperwork to book. 
Value: $900.00
5007
3 Night Stay in Downtown Wilmington
Historic downtown Wilmington is the perfect destination for a local getaway.  Enjoy a three night stay in a luxury 1 bedroom condo at the Riverview Suites.  The 8th floor condo unit overlooks the Cape Fear River.  Sleeps four people with sleeper sofa. Guests may use the amenities at the sister property, Hilton Riverside.  Walk to restaurants, bars, and historical sites from your accommodations.  During your stay, enjoy delicious and fabulous food from Manna.  The restaurant serves American Cuisine, Tuesday through Sunday in Downtown Wilmington.  The restaurant features innovative food and cocktails, a robust wine list and full bar.  Our chef selects the best ingredients in arranging his vision of the American Restaurant. We buy as local as possible, so long as the quality is fantastic and the price is fair. We do not buy local for the sake of buying local. While you are there go next door to Bourgie Nights for a delicious craft cocktail.
Subject to availability.  Expires May 2017. 
Expires May 21, 2017.
Value: $700.00
5008
South Carolina Entertainment Package
South Carolina, just 60 miles to our south, is a treasure trove of travel fun!  This package includes:  two vouchers for tickets to one performance of The Carolina Opry, Time Warp, or Thunder & Light AND two tickets to see ONE: THE SHOW.  You will also discover Drayton Hall, a national trust historic site.  Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in the US on display to the public. 
The Carolina Opry:  January 4, 2016-October 26, 2016.  See voucher for redemption details.  Must be redeemed at least one day in advance.  Does not include Premium seating.
One: The Show:  Vouchers are valid from 5-23-2016 through 10-15-2016.  Not valid for guest artists.
Drayton Hall:  Not valid for education programs, tour groups, special events, or special tours.  Expires May 2017.
Value: $300.00
5009
Day Trip to the Beach
Orange and white Scout bag
Value: $123.00

Hope Gala 2016 Sponsors

  • Live Oak Bank
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  • Anonymous
  • Coastal Children's Services
  • Dr. & Mrs. Brian & Kate Groat
  • Mustaches for Kids
  • Dexcom
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Andrea Johnston
  • Keller's Inc.
  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Mr. Charles & Alice Mintz
  • Dr. John Parker & Dr. Heather M. Henderson
  • PPD
  • Sechrist Technology Group
  • Wilmington Health
  • Wilmington Health
  • Eli Lilly Company Foundation, Inc
  • Dr. and Mrs. Richard & Belinda Morrison