The 2021 Heroes of Hospice (HOH) online auction is now open for bidding until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. All are welcome to participate to benefit Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB). Items include packages and items such as hotel stays, wine, jewelry, curated gift baskets, spa & beauty, and restaurant gift cards.
The online auction is a part of Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 2021 Heroes of Hospice, a virtual event 6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, featuring No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert as the keynote speaker.
Gilbert is best known for her memoir, “Eat Pray Love,” and most recently her bestselling nonfiction book “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.” During the event, she will share how to discover creativity, release fear, and become more resilient, especially during this tumultuous time of COVID-19 and our re-entry back to “normal” life.
Each year, HOH recognizes the outstanding organizations and individuals who play a key role in service to those in the Santa Barbara community. This year, HSB will honor Mi Vida, Mi Voz with the Partnership Award; the Beloved Bear Program with the Volunteer Award; Van Do-Reynoso, Santa Barbara County Public Health director, with the Medical award; and Gary Simpson, owner of Home Improvement Center, with the Legacy Award.
HSB cares for anyone experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one in the Santa Barbara Area.
Example of auction items include:
· Ultimate Excursion to the Channel Islands (Valued at $195)
· Frisinger Family Vineyard Private Tasting and Tour for 6 in Napa Valley & Wine Trio (Valued at $490)
· El Capitan Canyon Resort – Two Night Stay for Two (Valued at $1,295)
· Date Night: Olio e Limone Ristorante and Wine (Valued at $175)
· Briggs & Riley Essential Backpack (Valued at $220)
· Hilton Santa Barbara Resort – 2 Night Stay with Wine (Valued at $1150)
· Labradorite Rondelles Necklace by Devorah Miller (Valued at $260)
To see the other items, bid and purchase tickets for HOH, visit: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/heroes
The online auction will end promptly at 8:00 p.mSept. 23. If you win an item, HSB staff will coordinate with you on the pick-up/delivery of your item(s).