We’re excited to share another auction sneak peek for the upcoming Connecticut Gala on Saturday, May 16 at Mohegan Sun! Take a look at some of the amazing packages we will be auctioning off below. To learn more about the event, purchase tickets, or make a Fund A Cure gift, visit the website at bit.ly/BT1DCTGala26. We are truly grateful for the amazing generosity of our community, whose support ensures the success of this event year after year.
Luxury Box for up to 25 People at Mohegan Sun – Ultimate 90’s VIP Experience with TLC, En Vogue, and Salt-N-Pepa
Before TLC told you what they don’t want, before Salt-N-Pepa pushed it, before En Vogue had you never gonna get it — someone had to book the box. That someone is you. Bid on a private luxury suite at Mohegan Sun Arena for up to 25 guests and settle in for one of the most iconic lineups of the decade. Three legendary acts. One unforgettable night. Zero scrubs allowed. Your group arrives in style with exclusive suite access, premium sightlines, and all the privacy of a VIP experience designed for a crew that knows how to celebrate. Food and beverage service is available for ordering directly through the venue. This is the girls’ trip, the milestone birthday, the “we’ve been talking about this for years” night finally happening. “No Scrubs”—just VIPs at Mohegan Sun.
Generously donated by Mohegan Sun
DrewbaQ Party for 40
DrewbaQ Food Truck is smokin’ on the streets of Connecticut! Book this smokehouse on wheels for your next event. DrewbaQ’s menu offers delicious smoked pulled pork and smoked pulled chicken, along with your choice of two sides. The food truck is yours for two hours, for up to 40 people and includes set up, clean up, plates, utensils and napkins. DrewbaQ is a traveling party!
Generously donated by DrewbaQ
LIVE Rao’s: The Toughest Table in Town for Four on July 23
You and three guests will have the experience of a lifetime with a reservation at Rao’s on July 23 at 7 p.m. in New York City! Enjoy dinner at the most exclusive restaurant in New York, frequented by celebrities, politicians, and the world’s most elite guests! The world-famous Italian eatery, which is virtually impossible to get into, only has ten tables, and you can’t get a seat at one of them unless you are “invited” by one of the table’s “owners.” Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dine at one of New York City’s most exclusive restaurants. Charles Rao opened the first Rao’s Restaurant in 1896. It has been passed down the family tree from Charles to Louis to Vincent and Anna to Ron and Frank. It has never changed locations, but it has always remained fresh, traditional, and delicious. The likes of Nicole Kidman, Madonna, Ron Howard, and Mariah Carey, to name a few, have all taken in the elegance and intimate setting at Rao’s. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dine at one of New York City’s most exclusive restaurants!
Generously donated by Alan Brill
One-Night Stay at the Delamar Mystic
Gracing the shores of the Mystic River, Delamar Mystic invites you into a world where maritime history and modern luxury meet. From the moment you arrive, the river’s calm sets a welcoming tone, guiding you into a space that blends timeless seafaring charm with refined elegance. Inside, the hotel’s design weaves together rich nautical heritage and contemporary sophistication—vintage maps, ship prisms, and artisanal furnishings evoke stories of New England’s past. Enjoy this one-night stay in a Deluxe King room with complimentary breakfast for two and soak in the essence of coastal New England at its finest.
Generously donated by Delamar Mystic
Thank you to this year’s Auction Sponsors:
