The Lower Cape Fear Hospice Last Chance for White Pants Gala is the non-profit’s largest fundraiser of the year and is a well-known end-of-summer celebration in the Wilmington area. This year, gala guests have the chance to win dream trips during the event’s live and silent auctions.
“We are extremely excited for guests to have the opportunity to bid on what can only be described as bucket list trips,” said Veronica Goodwin, the hospice’s development manager. “Our goal is to always keep the event fresh. This year, we partnered with AM Fund, a fellow non-profit with the mission of helping other United States non-profits raise funds, to offer fantastic trips to destinations such as Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, and other fantastic places. One trip package, James Bond: Secret Hideaways, takes travelers to Switzerland, Italy, and France.”
The trips are not all inclusive, but airfare and lodging, as well as other amenities specific to each trip package, are included. Bidders can get information about what is included in each package before making an offer, and a representative from AM Fund will be on hand that night to answer any questions.
In addition to the dream trips, many other items will be up for bid during the night’s auctions. Gala attendees will also enjoy food from Middle of the Island, cocktails, and live music by party jam band Sleepy Booty. Guests are encouraged to wear their festive white attire and celebrate the end-of-summer while supporting a worthy cause.
“Proceeds from the gala will go to provide charity care to patients and their families facing serious and life-threatening illness,” Goodwin said. “We provide more than $1 million in care and support each year to families in our area. That is care that is not covered by another form of reimbursement. As part of our mission, Lower Cape Fear Hospice never refuses anyone based on their ability to pay.”
Tickets on sale for the Lower Cape Fear Hospice annual White Pants Gala
Tickets for the gala are $150 per person and can be purchased online at www.hospicewhitepants.org or by calling (910) 796-8099 Ext. 6. Information on the up-for-auction trip packages can also be found on the website. People are encouraged to buy their tickets as soon as possible, as Goodwin said the event is already 75 percent sold out.
