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The 2026 FOBCharity Auction

Bidding closed October 1 and together we raised $30,600 for our featured charities. Thank you to every donor and every bidder — congratulations to the winners below.

See the WinnersSee All 34 Lots

Bidding closed October 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT

$30,600

Raised for charity

34

Lots

18

Winning bidders

Congratulations to our winners

The Winners

$30,600

Raised for charity · 34 lots · 18 winning bidders

Thank you to every donor and every bidder. Every lot is listed below, including the newly added Lot 34, an Admirals Cove foursome in Jupiter, Florida, donated by Kathy Fiore.

#1 bid

$3,100

Won by

Ted Arbo

Lot 03 · Golf & Dining

Vermont Golf & Dining Experience

#2 bid

$2,300

Won by

Joe Mallon

Lot 01 · Lodging & Travel

Escape to Paradise — Marriott Singer Island, Palm Beach

#3 bid

$2,000

Won by

Dan Cotton

Lot 05 · Golf

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

  1. Mike Carlson

    Lot 06

    Adios Golf Club — Unaccompanied Foursome

    $2,000

  2. Frank Bozek

    Lot 04

    Killington Resort — 2-Night Getaway for Four

    $1,800

  3. Mr. Redler

    Lot 33

    Beachplace Towers — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    $1,800

  4. Mrs. Tony Iuliano

    Lot 32

    Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort — Stuart, Florida

    $1,600

  5. Ted Arbo

    Lot 34New

    Admirals Cove — Foursome, Jupiter, Florida

    $1,500

  6. Mr. Hastings

    Lot 07

    PXG 5-Club Package — 3 GEN8 Irons + 2 Stickem Wedges

    $1,050

  7. Ted Arbo

    Lot 02

    150,000 AAdvantage Miles on American Airlines

    $1,000

  8. John DeVirgilio

    Lot 08

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

    $1,000

  9. Paul Castergine

    Lot 10

    Saratoga National Golf Club — Foursome

    $1,000

  10. John DeVirgilio

    Lot 12

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

    $1,000

  11. Stephen Lommano

    Lot 13

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

    $1,000

  12. John DeVirgilio

    Lot 09

    Kernwood Country Club — Foursome

    $800

  13. Mrs. Tony Iuliano

    Lot 16· Buy It Now

    Nashua Country Club — Golf Foursome

    $800

  14. John DeVirgilio

    Lot 20· Buy It Now

    York Golf & Tennis Club — Foursome with Carts

    $700

  15. Giro Iuliano

    Lot 18

    Plymouth Country Club — Foursome

    $650

  16. Ann Powell

    Lot 19

    Indian Ridge Country Club — Unaccompanied Foursome

    $600

  17. Dan Cotton

    Lot 22· Buy It Now

    Linz Heritage Beef — Prime Beef Sampler Pack

    $600

  18. Karla MacDonald

    Lot 14

    Bellevue Golf Club — Bring 3 Guests, Dinner Included

    $550

  19. Mr. Hastings

    Lot 21

    Dining Package — Mamma Maria & Sogno

    $500

  20. Dan Cotton

    Lot 23

    Stephen’s Auto Body — Complete Auto Detail

    $450

  21. Danielle Curcio

    Lot 11

    The Cape Club of Sharon — Foursome

    $400

  22. Ted Arbo

    Lot 15

    Play with Bellevue Pro Colby — Golf Experience for 3

    $400

  23. Lynn Shea

    Lot 17

    Mahj Society — Private Mahjong Experience for Eight

    $400

  24. Andrea Ziabatis

    Lot 25· Buy It Now

    Bellevue Wine Dinner for 2

    $400

  25. Lynn Shea

    Lot 29· Buy It Now

    Bellevue Golf Bag

    $300

  26. Kathy Fiore

    Lot 24

    Boston Red Sox Tickets for 2

    $200

  27. Stephen Lommano

    Lot 26

    Mohegan Sun — $250 Gift Card (A)

    $200

  28. Stephen Lommano

    Lot 27

    Mohegan Sun — $250 Gift Card (B)

    $200

  29. Joe Mallon

    Lot 28

    Car Detailing Package from Tulley Motors

    $200

  30. Dan Cotton

    Lot 30

    Stoneham Ford — Quick Oil Change (A)

    $50

  31. Dan Cotton

    Lot 31

    Stoneham Ford — Quick Oil Change (B)

    $50

$37,190 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

Winning bid

$2,300

Won by

Joe Mallon

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

Winning bid

$1,000

Won by

Ted Arbo

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 03Golf & Dining

Vermont Golf & Dining Experience

Two Vermont courses, a restaurant gift card and dinner on the deck for eight.

Rutland CC · golf for 8Green Mountain National · carts & lunch$400 restaurant gift cardDinner for 8 at Domenic’s Pizzeria

Winning bid

$3,100

Won by

Ted Arbo

Rutland Country Club: golf for eight, carts not included. Green Mountain National: golf with carts and lunch, alcohol not included. Restaurant gift card: $400 toward dining after golf. Dinner party with Dom: dinner on the deck for eight at Domenic’s Pizzeria. Dates are arranged with each provider; provider terms and availability apply.

Lot 04Lodging & 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

Winning bid

$1,800

Won by

Frank Bozek

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 05Golf

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

Winning bid

$2,000

Won by

Dan Cotton

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 06Golf

Adios Golf Club — Unaccompanied Foursome

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

Unaccompanied foursome2027 seasonCoconut Creek, FL

Winning bid

$2,000

Won by

Mike Carlson

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

Lot 07Golf

PXG 5-Club Package — 3 GEN8 Irons + 2 Stickem Wedges

Five PXG clubs, fitted to you.

3 PXG GEN8 irons2 PXG Stickem wedgesFree fitting included

Winning bid

$1,050

Won by

Mr. Hastings

Includes a free PXG fitting; the winner arranges the fitting and club build with PXG. Provider terms and availability apply.

Lot 08Golf & 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

Winning bid

$1,000

Won by

John DeVirgilio

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 09Golf

Kernwood Country Club — Foursome

A Donald Ross classic north of Boston, for four.

4 players2027 seasonSalem, MA

Winning bid

$800

Won by

John DeVirgilio

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

Lot 10Golf

Saratoga National Golf Club — Foursome

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

4 players2027 seasonSaratoga Springs, NYWeekday play

Winning bid

$1,000

Won by

Paul Castergine

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

Lot 11Golf

The Cape Club of Sharon — Foursome

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

4 playersSharon, MANew this yearJimmy Fund / DFCI donation

Winning bid

$400

Won by

Danielle Curcio

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

Lot 12Golf & 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

Winning bid

$1,000

Won by

John DeVirgilio

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 13Golf & 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

Winning bid

$1,000

Won by

Stephen Lommano

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 14Golf & 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

Winning bid

$550

Won by

Karla MacDonald

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

Lot 15Golf

Play with Bellevue Pro Colby — Golf Experience for 3

You and two friends, on the course with the Bellevue pro.

3 golfers + Bellevue Pro ColbyBellevue Golf Club, Melrose, MA

Winning bid

$400

Won by

Ted Arbo

Date to be arranged with Colby at Bellevue Golf Club; club availability applies.

Lot 16Golf

Nashua Country Club — Golf Foursome

A weekday foursome at Nashua Country Club.

FoursomeWeekday play onlyBook with the Nashua CC Pro Shop

Bought now at

$800

Won by

Mrs. Tony Iuliano

Weekday play only. Date must be coordinated with the Nashua CC Pro Shop; club availability applies.

Lot 17Experience

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

Winning bid

$400

Won by

Lynn Shea

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 18Golf

Plymouth Country Club — Foursome

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

4 golfers2027 seasonMonday – ThursdayPlymouth, MA

Winning bid

$650

Won by

Giro Iuliano

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

Lot 19Golf

Indian Ridge Country Club — Unaccompanied Foursome

A round for four in Andover — no member needed.

4 players2027 seasonNo member neededAndover, MA

Winning bid

$600

Won by

Ann Powell

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 20Golf

York Golf & Tennis Club — Foursome with Carts

18 holes for four players, carts included, on the Maine coast.

4 players, carts included18 holesMonday – ThursdayYork, ME

Bought now at

$700

Won by

John DeVirgilio

Valid Monday through Thursday, before Memorial Day 2027 or after Labor Day 2027. One 18-hole round for four; it may not be split into separate days or two twosomes. Tee times must be arranged at least three days in advance, and the original gift certificate must be presented at check-in.

Lot 21Dining

Dining Package — Mamma Maria & Sogno

Two North End dinners, on the house.

$250 to Mamma Maria$250 to Sogno

Winning bid

$500

Won by

Mr. Hastings

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

Lot 22Food & 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

Bought now at

$600

Won by

Dan Cotton

Pickup/delivery arrangements to be confirmed with FOB.

Lot 23Auto

Stephen’s Auto Body — Complete Auto Detail

A full interior and exterior detail, courtesy of Stephen’s Auto Body.

Complete interior cleaningCarpet shampooFull exterior detailingUp to a full-size SUV

Winning bid

$450

Won by

Dan Cotton

Winner schedules directly with Stephen’s Auto Body, Inc.; provider terms and availability apply. Covers vehicles up to a full-size SUV.

Lot 24Sports

Boston Red Sox Tickets for 2

Two great seats at Fenway. Date to be chosen.

2 ticketsGreat seatsDate TBD

Winning bid

$200

Won by

Kathy Fiore

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

Lot 25Dining

Bellevue Wine Dinner for 2

A wine dinner for two at Bellevue.

Wine dinner for 2Bellevue Golf ClubDate set with Jason

Bought now at

$400

Won by

Andrea Ziabatis

Date must be coordinated with Jason.

Lot 26Gift 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

Winning bid

$200

Won by

Stephen Lommano

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 27Gift 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

Winning bid

$200

Won by

Stephen Lommano

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 28Auto

Car Detailing Package from Tulley Motors

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

Exterior wash & detailInterior cleaningWheels & tires deep cleanTulley Motors Group

Winning bid

$200

Won by

Joe Mallon

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

Lot 29Golf

Bellevue Golf Bag

A Bellevue Golf Club bag.

Bellevue Golf Club bag

Bought now at

$300

Won by

Lynn Shea

Pick-up or delivery to be arranged with Friends of Bellevue after the auction.

Lot 30Auto

Stoneham Ford — Quick Oil Change (A)

A quick oil change, courtesy of Stoneham Ford.

Quick oil changeStoneham Ford serviceSchedule with the dealerOil change A

Winning bid

$50

Won by

Dan Cotton

Winner schedules directly with Stoneham Ford; provider terms and availability apply. Two identical oil changes are offered, A and B.

Lot 31Auto

Stoneham Ford — Quick Oil Change (B)

A quick oil change, courtesy of Stoneham Ford.

Quick oil changeStoneham Ford serviceSchedule with the dealerOil change B

Winning bid

$50

Won by

Dan Cotton

Winner schedules directly with Stoneham Ford; provider terms and availability apply. Two identical oil changes are offered, A and B.

Sold
Lot 34Golf

Admirals Cove — Foursome, Jupiter, Florida

A foursome at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, Florida.

4 playersJupiter, FLDonated by Kathy Fiore

Winning bid

$1,500

Won by

Ted Arbo

Dates to be arranged with the donor, Kathy Fiore.

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 32Featured 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

Winning bid

$1,600

Won by

Mrs. Tony Iuliano

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

Lot 33Featured 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

Winning bid

$1,800

Won by

Mr. Redler

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

Thank You

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