Penny Arcade is hosting a swanky fundraising dinner event for Child's Play and you're invited! Since its inception in November 2003, gamers and geeks around the world have raised nearly a million dollars in toys, games, and cash for sick kids through Child's Play. Our annual fundraising dinner auction is the headline event for the drive; please come out for a delightful evening and support the gamers' charity!
The evening begins at 6:30 pm, on the 4th Floor of the Meydenbauer Center (Rooms 405-406). Meet Gabe and Tycho from Penny Arcade, browse and bid on silent auction items while you enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine, and good company. Dinner and the live auction will commence at 7:30.
Auction Highlights:
Penny Arcade signed and numbered Xboxes and PS2sCardboard Tube Samurai limited edition laser cels (a Proof and #11 from 750)A complete Penny Arcade wardrobe (38 shirts!)Brand new PSPs and XBOX 360sA gaming day with the Penny Arcade crew (for up to six people)A tour of the New Bungie StudiosAn appearance in a Penny Arcade comic stripA tour of the new Penny Arcade office.A pet murloc for your World of Warcraft character (was available only at BlizzCon)Original PA comic strip artPAX banners (the much sought after and occasionally stolen comic strip banners from the Penny Arcade Expo!)and much more!
Attire:
Semi-Formal, no jeans please. Tuxedos welcome! Show off a little for your friends and peers.
Dinner Menu Choices:
Turkey breast roulade with sage shallot sauce, roasted sweet potatoes and cranberry chutneyor
Top sirloin steak with Merlot rosemary demi-glace and roasted forest mushrooms served with horseradish potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetablesor
Grilled vegetable Napolean layered with Fontina Val d'Aosta cheese and fresh herbs served with sauce rouille, chive oil and crispy leeksand
Baby spinach salad with toasted pecans, brie slice, dried apricots, and raspberry vinaigretteand
Chocolate Royale Cake featuring rich coffee cake with mocha whipped cream and chocolate shavings Fresh bread, coffee, tea, and wine are served with your meal.
Bidding:
The silent auction will run from 6:30 to 7:30. The live auction will run from 7:30 to 9:30. All bids are binding. Please bring form of payment to the event (cash, check, credit card) as all bids are to be settled that evening.
$75 of your ticket price is tax-deductible (ticket price - cost of dinner). Auction bids over the retail value of a donated item are tax deductible (consult your tax advisor). Tax ID # is 91-1156519.
All proceeds go to the Seattle Children's Hospital and the other partner hospitals of Child's Play. For a complete list of partners and donation links if you are unable to attend but would like to contribute, please visit Child's Play.
For any questions, please contact Kristin Lindsay at Child's Play.
