Opens September 8

The 2026 FOBCharity Auction

Private club foursomes, oceanfront Florida lodging, a Killington ski getaway, airline miles and more — donated outright, opening at roughly half their value. Every dollar raised goes to our featured charities.

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Opens September 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Closes October 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · more items to be announced

Lots revealed

$29,865

Total retail value

50%

Opening bids start at

$29,865 in donated experiences

The Lots

Every item below was donated in full — there is no cost to FOB, so the entire winning bid goes straight to our featured charities.

Lot 01Lodging & TravelHeadline Lot

Escape to Paradise — Marriott Singer Island, Palm Beach

Five nights at the Marriott Singer Island in Palm Beach, Florida — oceanfront luxury on Florida’s beautiful Singer Island. Studio accommodations, January 26–31, 2027. The resort sits directly on the Atlantic, about a twenty minute ride from downtown West Palm Beach.

5 nights · 1/26/27 – 1/31/27Studio accommodationsOceanfront property20 minutes to West Palm Beach

Opening bid

$1,500

Valued at

$3,000

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 01

Dates are fixed: January 26–31, 2027. Studio accommodations at the Marriott Singer Island, Palm Beach, FL. Resort terms apply.

Lot 02Travel

150,000 AAdvantage Miles on American Airlines

Both donated allotments in one lot — six mileage certificates.

6 × 25,000-mile certificates150,000 miles in totalTwo 75,000-mile allotments≈ 4 roundtrip coach tickets

Opening bid

$1,900

Valued at

$3,795

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 02

Miles must be deposited into an AAdvantage account before the certificates expire on July 15, 2027, and are good for 18 months from deposit — qualified account activity keeps them from expiring. Redemption requires AAdvantage enrollment at aa.com/enroll or (800) 882-8880. Certificates are non-transferable, non-extendible, non-refundable and not redeemable for cash; standard AAdvantage restrictions apply. Dana-Farber requires the winner of any prize valued at $600 or more to complete a Certificate of Intent (name, address and Social Security number); the prize may count as taxable income to the winner.

Lot 03Lodging & Travel

Killington Resort — 2-Night Getaway for Four

Two nights for four at the Killington Grand, plus your pick of the mountain.

2 nights · 4 guests, 1 roomKillington Grand HotelYour choice of 1 experienceValid through Dec 7, 2027

Opening bid

$1,600

Valued at

$3,200

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 03

Valid through December 7, 2027, on a space-available basis — the property and unit type are at the resort’s discretion. Peak nights are excluded: December 28, 2026 – January 1, 2027, January 15–18, 2027 and February 12–15, 2027. Call Killington Central Reservations no more than 30 days before your arrival date to redeem. One certificate per reservation; certificates cannot be combined to extend a stay and are not valid for group lodging. Taxes, gratuities, resort and cleaning fees, meals and incidentals are the bearer’s responsibility.

Lot 04Golf

3-Day Lifetime Golf Experience — Adios, Trump International & Boca Grove

Three days, three premier South Florida courses, for two players.

For 2 players3 days · 3 premier courses2027 seasonFeaturing Colavita olive oils & pasta

Opening bid

$1,500

Valued at

$3,000

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 04

Dates to be played are mutually agreed upon with John DeVirgilio. Tee times and redemption are subject to each club’s availability and policies.

Lot 05Golf

Adios Golf Club — Unaccompanied Foursome

A foursome at one of South Florida’s most private clubs.

Unaccompanied foursome2027 seasonCoconut Creek, FL

Opening bid

$1,000

Valued at

$2,000

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 05

Winner coordinates redemption according to Adios Golf Club availability and applicable donor/club terms.

Lot 06Golf & Dining

Boca Grove Country Club — Golf & Dinner for 3 with a Member

Play the club with a member, then stay for dinner.

3 players + memberDinner includedBoca Raton, FL

Opening bid

$500

Valued at

$1,000

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 06

Experience is for 3 guests accompanied by a Boca Grove member. Golf and dinner scheduling are subject to mutually agreeable dates, member availability, and club policies.

Lot 07Golf

Kernwood Country Club — Foursome

A Donald Ross classic north of Boston, for four.

4 players2027 seasonSalem, MA

Opening bid

$400

Valued at

$800

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 07

Winner redeems the gift certificate directly with Kernwood Country Club; club availability and certificate terms apply.

Lot 08Golf

Saratoga National Golf Club — Foursome

The course the FOB trip is built around — bring three friends.

4 players2027 seasonSaratoga Springs, NYWeekday play

Opening bid

$400

Valued at

$800

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 08

Weekday play only. Date TBD. Winner coordinates redemption according to Saratoga National Golf Club availability and applicable donor/club terms.

Lot 09Golf

The Cape Club — Foursome

A round for four at The Cape Club — new to the auction this year.

4 playersNew this yearJimmy Fund / DFCI donation

Opening bid

$350

Valued at

$700

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 09

Winner redeems the certificate directly with The Cape Club; club availability and certificate terms apply. No entry form is required.

Lot 10Golf & Dining

Salem Country Club — Play with a Member for 3, Dinner Included (A)

Three players, a member host, and dinner at a club founded in 1895.

3 players + memberDinner includedPeabody, MAPackage A

Opening bid

$350

Valued at

$700

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 10

Experience is for 3 guests accompanied by a Salem Country Club member. Scheduling is subject to mutually agreeable dates, member availability, and club policies. Two identical packages are offered, A and B; this is package A.

Lot 11Golf & Dining

Salem Country Club — Play with a Member for 3, Dinner Included (B)

The second of two identical Salem packages — two winners, two rounds.

3 players + memberDinner includedPeabody, MAPackage B

Opening bid

$350

Valued at

$700

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 11

Experience is for 3 guests accompanied by a Salem Country Club member. Scheduling is subject to mutually agreeable dates, member availability, and club policies.

Lot 12Golf & Dining

Bellevue Golf Club — Bring 3 Guests, Dinner Included

A round for four at the club the whole thing is named for, then dinner.

You + 3 guestsDinner after the roundThursdays onlyMelrose, MA

Opening bid

$300

Valued at

$600

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 12

Thursdays only. Date to be mutually agreed upon with Bellevue Golf Club. Dinner follows the round; club availability and donor terms apply.

Lot 13Experience

Mahj Society — Private Mahjong Experience for Eight

A private two-hour Mahjong session for up to eight — your home or theirs.

Up to 8 peopleTwo-hour sessionMahj 101, 102 or Guided Play

Opening bid

$260

Valued at

$520

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 13

The winning bidder calls Mahj Society at (617) 308-5464 to schedule. Two hours for up to eight people, at your home or the Mahj Society location in Melrose, MA; the session type — Mahj 101, Mahj 102 or Guided Play — is the winner’s choice. Scheduling is subject to availability.

Lot 14Golf

Plymouth Country Club — Foursome

A premier golf experience on the South Shore, for four.

4 golfers2027 seasonMonday – ThursdayPlymouth, MA

Opening bid

$250

Valued at

$500

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 14

Valid Monday through Thursday of the 2027 season. Winner coordinates the tee time with Plymouth Country Club; club availability and donor terms apply.

Lot 15Golf

Indian Ridge Country Club — Unaccompanied Foursome

A round for four in Andover — no member needed.

4 players2027 seasonNo member neededAndover, MA

Opening bid

$250

Valued at

$500

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 15

Winner redeems the certificate directly with Indian Ridge Country Club; tee time, club availability and certificate terms apply. Play is unaccompanied — no member host is required.

Lot 16Dining

Dining Package — Mamma Maria & Sogno

Two North End dinners, on the house.

$250 to Mamma Maria$250 to Sogno

Opening bid

$250

Valued at

$500

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 16

Winner redeems each gift certificate directly with the restaurant; restaurant terms and expiry apply.

Lot 17Food & Drink

Linz Heritage Beef — Prime Beef Sampler Pack

A premium selection of prime cuts. Feeds twelve.

Feeds 12 peoplePremium selection of cutsFamily-owned brandGrill, roast or slow cook

Opening bid

$250

Valued at

$500

Starts at 50% of value · $50 bid increments

Bid on Lot 17

Pickup/delivery arrangements to be confirmed with FOB.

Lot 18Sports

Boston Red Sox Tickets for 2

Two great seats at Fenway. Date to be chosen.

2 ticketsGreat seatsDate TBD

Opening bid

$150

Valued at

$300

Starts at 50% of value · $25 bid increments

Bid on Lot 18

Game date is TBD and coordinated with the donor, subject to schedule and availability.

Lot 19Gift Card

Mohegan Sun — $250 Gift Card (A)

Dining, shopping, spa, golf or a night at the hotel — $250 on the house.

$250 to spendHotel, spa, golf & diningNo gaming or gamblingCard A

Opening bid

$125

Valued at

$250

Starts at 50% of value · $25 bid increments

Bid on Lot 19

Redeemed directly at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT; the card cannot be used for gaming or gambling. Two identical cards are offered, A and B.

Lot 20Gift Card

Mohegan Sun — $250 Gift Card (B)

Dining, shopping, spa, golf or a night at the hotel — $250 on the house.

$250 to spendHotel, spa, golf & diningNo gaming or gamblingCard B

Opening bid

$125

Valued at

$250

Starts at 50% of value · $25 bid increments

Bid on Lot 20

Redeemed directly at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT; the card cannot be used for gaming or gambling. Two identical cards are offered, A and B.

Lot 21Auto

Car Detailing Package from Tulley Motors

Interior, exterior, showroom ready — by the Tulley Motors experts.

Exterior wash & detailInterior cleaningWheels & tires deep cleanTulley Motors Group

Opening bid

$125

Valued at

$250

Starts at 50% of value · $25 bid increments

Bid on Lot 21

Winner schedules directly with Tulley Motors; provider terms and availability apply.

Stay a while

Featured Lodging Packages

Two Florida getaways, each five nights in January 2027 for two guests — a two-bedroom villa on the Treasure Coast, or an oceanfront studio on Fort Lauderdale beach. Both are valued at $3,000 and are bid on separately.

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Lot 22Featured Lodging

Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort — Stuart, Florida

Five nights in a two-bedroom villa on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

5 nights · 1/26/27 – 1/31/272 bedroom villa, 2 bathroomsAccommodates 2 guestsClose to golf and beaches

Opening bid

$1,500

Valued at

$3,000

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 22

Dates are fixed: January 26–31, 2027. Two-bedroom, two-bath villa accommodating two guests. Resort terms apply.

Lot 23Featured Lodging

Beachplace Towers — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Five oceanfront nights on Fort Lauderdale beach.

5 nights · 1/26/27 – 1/31/27Oceanfront studioAccommodates 2 guests20 minutes to downtown

Opening bid

$1,500

Valued at

$3,000

Starts at 50% of value · $100 bid increments

Bid on Lot 23

Dates are fixed: January 26–31, 2027. Oceanfront studio accommodating two guests. Resort terms apply.

More Great Items Coming Soon

Additional donated experiences are being confirmed and will be added before bidding closes. Check back — or donate an item of your own.

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Bid in set increments

Each lot opens at roughly half its value and climbs in fixed steps, so you always know what the next bid costs.

Win, then coordinate

Bidding ends October 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT. Bidding closes live at the FOB LCR Game. Winners arrange dates directly with each donor.

Bid Increments by Item Value

Item value	Opening bid	Increment
Under $500	~50% of value	$25
$500 – $1,500	~50% of value	$50
$1,500 – $3,000	~50% of value	$100
$3,000+	~50% of value	$250

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Bidding closes live at the FOB LCR Game on October 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT. The more people bidding, the more we raise — forward the link to anyone who would want in.

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