11.6.26

End of Year Dinner

Silent Auction

Every lot in our silent auction was donated by a Chicago business or a friend of The NOVA Foundation, and every dollar raised funds next year's free programs for athletes finding their next game.

Online bidding opens Monday, November 2In the room Friday, November 6 · The Dalcy, Fulton Market
Step 1

Browse the lots

A preview of what's up for bid is below. We're still adding lots, so check back.

Step 2

Bid online

Bidding opens online on Monday, November 2. We'll post the bidding link here when it goes live.

Step 3

Finish at the dinner

Bidding continues in the room at The Dalcy on Friday, November 6. Winners are announced that night.

A preview of the lots

Final lot details and descriptions will be in the online catalog.

Game day

  • Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox tickets
  • Four North End tickets to a 2027 home matchChicago Stars FC
  • Signed jerseyHailey Van Lith
  • Family four-pack for a 2027 home gameWindy City ThunderBolts
  • Family four-pack for the 2027 seasonGary SouthShore RailCats
  • Four-seat ticket voucherKane County Cougars
  • Ticket voucherSchaumburg Boomers
  • Training sessionUI Performance
  • Private youth skills clinic with former college athletesThe NOVA Foundation

Experiences and stays

  • Two-night stay on the Fairmont Gold floorFairmont Chicago
  • One-night stay with a food and beverage creditHeidel House
  • Scavenger hunt packs and a team-building event for up to 10Let's Roam
  • Private brewery tour for up to fiveRevolution Brewing
  • River cruise ticketsChicago's First Lady Cruises
  • Walking tour passesChicago Architecture Center
  • Food tour gift cardChicago Food Tours

Shows and music

  • Pair of tickets to a 2026-27 season concertChicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Lawn tickets to a 2027 summer classical performanceRavinia Festival
  • Two tickets to Sunday in the Park with GeorgeParamount Theatre
  • Show ticketsZanies Comedy Club
  • Two show ticketsThe Annoyance Theatre

Food and drink

  • Gift cards to MiruLettuce Entertain You
  • Gift cardLou Malnati's Pizzeria
  • Gift certificateEli's Cheesecake

Thank you to our donors

These businesses and friends made our auction possible. Please support them.

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