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Thursday, November 10, 2022
Seattle Marriott Redmond
Benefiting the participants, families and
communities served by AFK Youth Mentoring
Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m. Registration Opens
Gala Reception Begins
5:30 p.m. - Golden Ticket Raffle – “Winner
6:45 p.m. Chooses Best of Live Items”
6:50 p.m. Welcome in the Grand Ballroom
7:00 p.m. Dinner Service
Live Auction
Special Celebrations
9:30 p.m. AFK 20th Anniversary Gala
Concludes
Welcome to Athletes’ for Kids 20th Anniversary Gala!
We are excited to welcome so many generous supporters
to Athletes’ for Kids biggest celebration in history!
Tonight, we honor the extraordinary work that Athletes for
Kids has done in the last 20 years. Together, with your
support this evening, we can continue to impact the lives
of mentors, buddies, and the communities we serve.
On behalf of the staff, the board, and the families we
serve, thank you for contributing to our mission of
enhancing the lives of children who have disabilities and
the high school athletes who mentor them.
With gratitude,
Marni Kurtz, Executive Director
1
Premier Level Sponsors Gold Level Sponsors
$2,500 $1,000
Please join us in acknowledging the
support of our outstanding sponsors.
Let them know how much their support
for AFK is appreciated when you do
business with them!
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and
2 “Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.” - Goethe 3
the roots spring up and make new trees.” - Amelia Earhart
In-Kind Corporate Extra Special Thanks To:
Donors
Our Amazing Auction Team
Lead by Mark Schenfeld of Stokes Auction Group
Bid Recorders: Kendall and Joe Eddings
Description Divas: AFK Mentors
Rhyley Pruitt and Dylan Reilly
Winning Bid and Champagne Runners:
Maddox Malcolm and Nick Riley
Chapter Experience Project Chair
Gigi Predmore
Gala Catalog Project Chair
Anne Devney
Dessert Dash Project Chairs
Betsy Matias
Lisa Heck
With special thanks to:
National Charity League of Young Women,
Sammamish Chapter
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do
4 caring to change a person’s life.” - Jackie Chan in return, but because of who you are.” - Harold S. Kushner 5
AFK AFK
Board of Directors Staff
Executive Committee
Angie Ahlemeyer, President Marni Kurtz
Executive Director
Munira Gerth, Vice President
Gregory Malcolm
Tracy Brooks, Treasurer Director of Development
Sara Hyatt, Secretary Mayja Pastrana
Data and Development Coordinator
Anne Devney Nick Riley
Mentorship Coordinator
Michael Gardner
Agni Batt
Jeannette Adams Gorman IT Business Analyst
Elizabeth Hemphill Thom Stuart
Controller
Kenny Kim
Ken and Liz Moscaret
Gigi Predmore Advisory Directors & Founders of Athletes for Kids
Jody Riley
“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.”
6 “To kindness and love, the things we need most.” - The Grinch 7
- Charles Glassman
#1 - Anderson Island Cabin Weekend #3 - North Bend Night(s) Out
Value: $865 Value: $400
Donated by: The Kodosky Family of the AFK Issaquah Chapter Donated by: Pearl & Stone Wine Co., North Bend Bar & Grill, and
the Mentor Families of the AFK Skyline Chapter
This charming home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and comfortably
sleeps 8 guests. Enjoy the slow pace of island life. The nearby Riviera Golf
Wine and dine with your friends in charming North Bend!
Course is a lovely executive 9-hole golf course, with a par of 29. The newly-
renovated Lakeshore Restaurant is close to the cabin and offers an updated
Plan a special set of Snoqualmie Valley outings highlighted with:
menu and 180-degree views of Lake Josephine. After exploring nearby beaches
• $150 Pearl & Stone wine tasting for 6 including a bottle of Wondering Red
and trails, come back to all the amenities you desire in your own island escape,
Blend and GoVino wine glasses (presented at your tasting)
including a hot tub and fire pit!
• $100 Il Paesano Italian Restaurant gift card
• $150 North Bend Bar and Grill gift card
The main guests will sleep peacefully on a king bed in the master with a full
bath. The master bedroom also includes a futon. Bedroom #2 has a queen bed;
Note: Must be 21 years of age or older.
Bedroom #3 has two bunk beds, and the living room offers a queen-size sleeper
sofa. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need for your stay!
Bonus: Included with this weekend getaway is a bottle of red wine from Figgins
(2018) in Walla Walla for you to take home tonight. All the better the help you
#4 - VIP Summer Concert Experience for
plan your weekend getaway!
Four
Note: Must be 21 years of age or older. For a mutually agreeable date (excluding
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Christmas and Thanksgiving.)
Value: $400
Donated by: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
#2 - Release the Kraken...Soon! (11.17.2022) Get ready for an unparalleled evening of wine, food and music at Chateau Ste.
Michelle Winery. You and your guests will begin your evening with a reception
Value: $850 featuring a selection of Northwest appetizers and Chateau Ste. Michelle wine.
Then, proceed to the winery’s scenic outdoor amphitheater to enjoy one of
Donated by: The Carmichael Family the many fine performances presented during Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2023
Summer Festival on the Green concert series.
Act fast...Your Kraken game is only one week away!
The concert season begins in June and will offer performances throughout
the summer. In past years, the diverse line-up of musicians included Chicago,
Includes: Two front row club seats (left of the visitors bench) at Kraken vs. New
Natalie Cole, Moody Blues, Stevie Wonder and Ringo Starr. Seating in the
York Rangers on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m at Seattle’s new Climate
winery’s reserved section and parking in the reserved lot is also included.
Pledge Arena.
Enjoy truly unforgettable evening of fine wines, exquisitely-prepared food, and
Bonus: Also includes a parking pass for the 5th Avenue Garage across from the
memorable music under the stars!
EMP, near Climate Pledge Arena.
Notes: Must be 21 years of age or older. Expiration Date: September 30, 2023
“Athletes for Kids is the most rewarding experience I have ever had.”
8 “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop 9
- AFK Mentor
#5 - Weekend Escape at The Seaberry #6 - THE Legendary Eastlake Bar Cart
A Two-Night Stay for Six in Seabrook Value: $1,300
Value: $850 Donated by: Eastlake AFK Chapter Families. Go Wolves!
Donated by: Olga Kouzmina and Eugene Chigrinskiy You’ve heard about the legend, now it can be yours.
Captivate all five senses during your stay at The Seaberry in Seabrook, A stylish bar cart loaded with nearly $1,000 worth of coveted spirits and wine,
Washington. Whether you are relaxing on the deck or kicking back inside, you perfect for entertaining at home.
will be able to see, hear, smell, and taste the ocean. Head down the stairs, just
steps away, and feel the ocean waves rolling over your toes. Bar accessories, food, and mixers that will keep your bar cart stocked for the
holidays and beyond are also included.
Directly across the street is Seabrook’s town center. Spend the day shopping,
enjoying a bite to eat, or playing at the playground. Sport courts and the dog • Aviation Gin • Ketel One Vodka
park are just minutes away. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a family escape, • Bailey’s Irish Cream • Le Rose’ French Fizz
The Seaberry will not disappoint. • Castello Del Poggio Moscato • Mills & Mash Kentucky Bourbon
• Cazadores Tequila Reposado • Navigator 5 Year Panama Rum
Featuring three bedrooms, The Seaberry has a queen on the main floor, two • Cotes Du Rhone by Cellier • Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth
twins in the loft and another queen on the lower level. Leave the city stress at • Des Princes 2020 • Queensmen Gin
home, watch the sun go down over the Pacific and toast to another day at the • Dolin De Chambery Dry • Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon
beach from The Seaberry. • Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 2019
• Gruet Cuvee 89 Sparkling Brut • Templeton Rye
Notes: For mutually agreeable dates excluding blackout dates as follows: • Kavlana Coffee Liquor • Tito’s Handmade Vodka
• Kavlana Triple Sec • Whispering Angel Rose’ 2021
• 11/24/22 through 11/27/22
• 12/19/22 through 12/31/22 Notes: Must be 21 years of age or older. Cart and contents will be available for
• 01/01/23 through 01/08/23 pick up in Sammamish or delivery next week.
• 01/13/23 through 01/16/23
• 02/17/23 through 02/24/23
• 04/10/23 through 04/23/23
• 05/26/23 through 05/29/23
• 07/01/23 through 09/30/23
“AFK Mentors choose to spend time with their buddy - engage, care, assist,
10 “For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.” - Audrey Hepburn 11
and understand.” - AFK Buddy Parent#7 - Sahalee Golf Twosome #9 - Italian Dinner Party in Your Home
Value: $500 Value: $990
Donated by: Dana & Brad Straw, and Jeannine Gibson Donated by: Juanita and Lake Washington AFK Chapter Families
Golfers! Here is your chance to update your bucket list by playing the “High Enjoy all the ingredients for an at-home dinner party for eight in your home on
Heavenly Ground” of Sahalee! This package features a round of golf for two at the date of your choice!
Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish. A renown venue of multiple professional
and amateur championships (including the 1998 PGA Championship and the Start with a $250 Kirkland Cafe Veloce gift card for a full take-out, special menu
2016 LPGA Championship). You will feel like a “member for the day” as your choices, dinner for eight.
member-hosted round features 18 holes for your twosome - and a delicious
lunch! Once you have the meal, bring it home and combine it with any of the 12 bottles
of wine included with this package. There is a delicious mix of six Northwest
Note: Schedule for a mutually agreeable date with donor; preferably before wines and six Spanish wines, perfectly suited for your Italian dinner from Cafe
September 30, 2023. Veloce.
Additionally, spend a $500 Pottery Barn/Williams Sonoma/West Elm gift card
for any “extras” you desire for your kitchen or home - in preparation, or reward,
#8 - Four Days at a Spectacular Rental for entertaining family and friends!
Home in Chandler, AZ (December 2022) Note: Must be 21 years of age or older.
Value: $2,000
Donated by: The Caraway Team at Windermere #10 - High School Senior Portrait Package
Enjoy a four-day weekend stay at a privately-owned backyard paradise home Value: $725
in Chandler, Arizona, (near Phoenix). Everything you need to escape the rain
of Seattle for a weekend in December. This beautiful property features four Donated by: Robert Jacobs Portraits
bedrooms, two baths and a saltwater swimming pool.
A portrait of your High School Senior is more than a fleeting moment captured in
Choose from the following dates: time – it is an art form – something that lifts your spirit and touches your heart
– that draws you back to it time and time again.
Thursday, December 1 through Monday, December 5, 2022
Thursday, December 8 through Monday, December 12, 2022 Whether it is a large black and white or color work of art on the wall, or a
Thursday, December 15 through Monday, December 19, 2022 collection of prints capturing the many faces and emotions you see every day in
Thursday, December 22 through Monday, December 26, 2022 your loved ones.
Not available New Year’s Eve weekend Professional photographer Robert Jacobs creates images that will stay with you
for years to come.
Note: Packages includes pre-session consultation, creative portrait session,
portrait review session, and $200 gift voucher for prints.
“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” “Thank you to my buddy, who has provided me with lessons,
12 - Lucius Annaeus Seneca skills, and laughter.” - AFK Mentor 13#11 - Mariners Game Tickets, T-Mobile #12 - BIDDING FRENZY!
Park Tour and More for Four! Get your bid cards ready! Some of your favorite local merchants, organizations,
and institutions generously donated gift cards for tonight’s 20th Anniversary
Value: $923 Gala. Mark, our handsome and talented auctioneer, will guide you through the
exciting process we call “Bidding Frenzy!” Have Fun!
Donated by: Eastside Catholic AFK Chapter Families
What a season for the Mariners! Here’s your chance to reserve 4 seats at a Jak’s Grill Gift Card ($200) - Donated by: Issaquah AFK Chapter Families
Mariners home game at T-Mobile Park in April 2023 to kick off next year’s run to
the World Series! With three locations, this Greater Seattle area neighborhood steakhouse serves
delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner selections. Yum!
This package includes:
Cookie Club of the Month ($180) - Donated by: National Charity League,
• 100 level seats for 4 (April 2023, game TBD) Lake Sammamish Chapter
• $300 gift card to nearby 13 Coins Restaurant for pre- and post-game
refreshments Each month, for 12 months, the National Charity League, Lake Sammamish
• $200 on-line gift card to Fanatics to purchase your team spirit items Chapter will make 2 dozen cookies of your choice to serve 8-10 people. The
• A tour of T-Mobile Park (date and time TBD). cookies can be holiday themed for each month if the donor would like. Dietary
restrictions will be honored prior to baking the item each month.
Go Mariners!
Delivery: If the bidder lives within the city limits of Sammamish/Issaquah, donor
will do a contact-less delivery. If bidder lives outside city limits, arrangements
will be made for a mutually agreeable pickup location. December 2022 through
November 2023
TOPGOLF ($200) - Donated by: Issaquah AFK Chapter Families
A sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game
everyone can enjoy. Paired with an outstanding food and beverage menu,
climate controlled hitting bays and music. Valid at any location in the US.
Dessert Club of the Month ($180) - Donated by: National Charity League,
Lake Sammamish Chapter
Each month, for 12 months, the National Charity League, Lake Sammamish
Chapter will make a dessert of your choice to serve 8-10 people. The dessert
can be holiday themed for each month if the donor would like. Dietary
restrictions will be honored prior to baking the item each month.
Delivery: If the bidder lives within the city limits of Sammamish/Issaquah, donor
will do a contact-less delivery. If bidder lives outside city limits, arrangements
will be made for a mutually agreeable pickup location. December 2022 through
November 2023
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” “Mentoring has taught me the value of patience and compassion.”
14 - Robert Louis Stevenson - AFK Mentor 15#12 - BIDDING FRENZY! continued #13 - Beaver Lake Cocktail Cruise for Four
Value: $500
Salish Lodge and Spa ($200) - Donated by: Mercer Island, Newport, and
Liberty AFK Chapter Families
Donated by: Shawna & Sandy Blyth
The Premier Pacific Northwest Destination is just 30 minutes east of Seattle in This exclusive package, only available for purchase at the AFK 20th Anniversary
Snoqualmie. Valid towards lodging, spa services, and/or dining. Gala, includes a delightful, 90-minute cruise experience on Beaver Lake with
cocktail and light appetizer service for 4! Set sail in Spring/Summer of 2023!
Pacific Northwest Ballet Tickets ($200) - Donated by: Barb Luxenburg;
Pacific Northwest Ballet Notes: Must be 21 years of age or older. For a mutually agreeable date between
Memorial Day and Labor Day 2023.
Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the largest and most highly-regarded ballet
companies and ballet schools, under the direction of Peter Boal.
#14 - Waterfront Weekend on Lake Chelan!
Float Therapy & Sauna Package ($234) - Donated by: Float Seattle
Value: $1,900
Good for three float therapy sessions and three infrared sauna sessions at any
Greater Seattle area location. Donated by: Julie & Zach Jason, Mellisoni Vineyards, Batch 213,
Frenchie’s Flutes & Fleurs, and the Skyline AFK Chapter Mentor
Ski or Snowboard Rental Package for Two ($200) - Donated by: Gerk’s Families
Ski and Cycle, Issaquah
A girls’ weekend escape for six? A boys’ weekend away for six? A couples’
Seasonal rentals include skis or snowboards, boots, poles, and unlimited hot
weekend lakeside escapade? The winning bidder gets to decide!
wax. Plus, if your kids out grow out their equipment before the season ends,
Gerk’s will gladly swap gear for the proper size. Season rental dates: Mid-
This package includes:
September through Mid-April.
• Two-night stay at the stunning “Water’s Edge Landing” waterfront home
• Wine tasting for 6 at Mellisoni Vineyards (and a bottle of 2019 Best Friends
Pizza Every Month for a Year! ($300) - Donated by: Frankie’s Pizza
Red Blend)
• $200 dinner certificate to Sorrento’s Ristorante
Frankie’s Pizza is proud to be your gourmet and traditional pizza joint with six
• $130 Frenchie’s Flutes & Fluers gift certificate
locations in Issaquah, North Bend, Maple Valley, Snoqualmie, Bonnie Lake, and
• Batch 213 Luxe Candle Basket
Enumclaw.
Amazing Villa features 2 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen), a loft with 1 Queen
Four Premium Mariners Tickets ($400) - Donated by: Dave Eskenazi at
sleeper sofa, and 2.5 bathrooms. Enjoy a lake view from every room, full kitchen
Seattle Sports History
with stainless steel appliances, and a patio with gas grill, fire table and hot tub.
Usage of a private dock for daytime boat moorage and three buoys for overnight
These four seats are only 14 rows behind the field between home plate and the
moorage also included.
third base dugout! For a mutually agreeable date in 2023.
Notes: Must be 21 years of age or older. For a mutually agreeable dates
between November 2022 and May 2023.
“The connection our son has with his mentor is special and we are so “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference.”
16 thankful to AFK for making this connection.” - AFK Buddy Parents - Helen James 17#15 - Private Golf Foursome at Tumble #16 - Electric Boat Party Cruise on Lake
Creek (with Bonuses!) Union for Ten
Value: $800 Value: $550
Donated by: Carla Vail
Donated by: Mercer Island, Newport, and Liberty AFK Chapter
A round of golf for 4 with carts at the Private Tumble Creek Course in Suncadia, Families
Washington. This is SPECIAL! Normally, you would have to golf with a member
(1 + 3 persons), but this special certificate allows you and three friends to golf Grab nine friends and host a “Party on the Water!” Take in the breathtaking
together as an unaccompanied foursome on this spectacular course! views of the Seattle skyline with your group of up to ten people on an electric
boat on Lake Union. Your $550 Electric Boat Company gift card will cover a
Named one of the top private courses in America by Golf Digest, the Tumble two-hour boat rental and fresh, locally sourced and delicious catered food and
Creek Club Course captures the spirit of Tumble Creek’s commanding mountain drinks.
setting. This extraordinary Tom Doak-designed golf experience is yours to enjoy
for the afternoon. It has hosted US Open sectionals and NCAA collegiate golf You reserve your cruise and order your catering for the date that works best
events numerous years offering a true test of golfing skills. Tumble Creek is the for you. Boats are heated and can be completely enclosed for year-round
private community portion of the Suncadia Resort which is just off exit # 80 enjoyment.
from I-90, roughly an hour from Bellevue. This package also includes an extra-
special bonus: Bloody Mary cocktails and snacks delivered to your foursome on Catering is available between April and October. If you choose to book between
the driving range as you warm up, and post-round drinks and appetizers served November and March or if you’d prefer to bring your own food and drinks, you
on the patio of the host’s stunning Tumble Creek private residence! can use the extra money on your gift card to upgrade to a more luxurious boat, a
longer cruise or even a second cruise.
Note: For a mutually agreeable date for the 2023 golf season.
Ahoy!
#17 - Come Fly With Me! Two Round-Trip
Tickets on Alaska Airlines
Value: $2,500
Donated by: Alaska Airlines
Where will you go? Who will you take? What are you waiting for?
Notes: Transportation is valid on Alaska Airlines with no blackout dates. Each
main cabin ticket is valued at $1,250. Vouchers need to be ticketed by the
winning bidder prior to the expiration date, November 11, 2023. Vouchers are
not transferable and are subject to the additional terms and conditions on the
applicable Travel Authorization Form.
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a “I believe it is the most wonderful gift in life to be able
18 push in the right direction.” - John Crosby to share time with others.” - AFK Mentor 19#18 - Woodinville. Wine. Wow. (aka #20 - Tandem Paragliding Flights for Two
TruthTeller Winery and More) Value: $605
Value: $1,360 Donated by: Issaquah AFK Chapter Families
Donated by: Redmond AFK Chapter Families Is Paragliding on your “Bucket List”? If so, it’s time to make it happen!
The award-winning TruthTeller Winery invites you and up to 9 of your friends to a You and a friend begin your day paragliding off Issaquah’s Poo Poo Point. No
private wine and music pairing tasting with winemaker Keith at the Woodinville minimum age requirements. Seattle Paragliding has flown passengers ages
tasting room. 5 to 94 years young. You fly “tandem” with an instructor pilot who provides
everything you need and helps you with every step. Harnessed together, you
You pick the tunes, and we’ll pair the wines for a fun tasting event (you can tell and your instructor run down the grassy launch ramp located at the top of Tiger
Keith is all about fun!) Mountain and let the paragliding wing carry you away. There is no jumping
involved!
Your event will also include an additional wine tasting experience for 4 people at
Patterson Cellars and a $280 gift card for dining at Vivi Pizzeria! After running a few steps, you suddenly find yourself airborne, sitting
comfortably in a reclined harness, your feet dangling above the trees with no
Note: Must be 21 years of age or older. one in front of you and no cockpit surrounding you. No noise – just you and
the wind. Bonus: When you are done with this amazing experience head down
the street into old Issaquah and grab a drink and a bite to celebrate at family
friendly Sunset Alehouse with your $50 gift certificate.
#19 - Scarves Up! (FC Sounders Game for
Four + Parking)
Value: $305
Donated by: Gigi & Tracy Predmore
It’s time to reserve some of the best seats at Lumen Field (four rows behind the
bench!) for the FC Sounders 2023 campaign - and their quest for a third Major
League Soccer Championship!
Ticket Information:
• 4 sounders tickets for a mutually agreed upon date
• Charter section 133, Row D, seats 1, 2, 3, 4
Also included: Parking pass, valued at $25
“I get to bond with my buddy as he shows me stuff he likes to do, as well as “Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every
20 what I like to do, and we both support each other constantly.” - AFK Mentor act creates a ripple with no logical end.” - Scott Adams 21#21 - Lake Chelan Three-Night Getaway! #22 - Hosted Chef Dinner for Up to 25!
Value: $3,000 (At the Predmore Residence)
Donated by: Nichole & Peter Wengert Value: $3,000
Experience Lake Chelan’s hottest new vacation destination with a stay at The Donated by: Chef John Boggio & Caraway Team
Lookout! This traditionally designed lakeside neighborhood is just one mile from Hosted by: Gigi & Tracy Predmore
quaint downtown Chelan. Enjoy a 3-night weekend stay with friends and family in
the “Lakeview Landing” home, inspired by and designed with the history of the The winning bidder (and their friends and/or family) are in for a treat! You’ll
Chelan Valley in mind. Prepare to enjoy the mountains and lake during your stay collaborate with renowned Chef John Boggio and residence hosts Gigi and Tracy
and plan on creating cherished memories at this special destination. With 300 Predmore to create a culinary experience for up to 25 people. Buon appetito!
days of sunshine a year, The Lookout at Lake Chelan will be your home base for
activities galore. From springtime warmth and sun, to late summertime water The Italian-themed menu will feature:
skiing and wine tasting, autumn hiking and star gazing, even wintertime snow
skiing and tubing, The Lookout at Lake Chelan has activities and adventures for • Passed Appetizers
everyone! • Caprese Bites
• Crab Cakes
Notes: • Smoked Salmon Canape
• Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
• Main home sleeps 12 people, plus adjacent, attached “carriage house” • Entree Options include:
sleeps an additional 4 guests (1 King bed, 1 Queen sofa sleeper) for a • Garlic Herb Lamb Rack with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
maximum of 16. • Pappardelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Ragout (vegetarian)
• Dates to be arranged by mutual agreement, July/August and all holidays • New York Steak with Red Wine Demi and Roasted Broccolini
excluded. • Garlic Herb Chicken with Scalloped Potatoes
• Expires on November 10, 2023. • Dessert Options:
• (Value based upon these standard market rates: $3,000 = $750 per night • Cannoli
for main house, $250 per night for carriage house.) • Creme Brulee
Chef Biography:
Chef John’s local experience includes: The W Hotel, The Edgewater Hotel on
pier 67, and for Tom Douglas at the Dahlia Lounge. Most recently, he had the
opportunity to work for Iron Chef Morimoto at his Seattle restaurant Momosan.
He has worked on catering events that fed around five thousand guests all the
way to intimate wine tasting menus for just a few close friends. “Sharing great
food with people and creating memories is my goal when serving my culinary
creations.“
“Kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light. You’ll “The connection our son has with his mentor is special, and we are so
22 never know how much your caring matters.” - Amy Leigh Mercree thankful to AFK for making this connection.” - AFK Buddy Parents 23#23 - Private Foursome at The Plateau Club #25 - Family Weekend Escape to Suncadia
(with Extras!) Value: $1,700
Value: $976 Donated by: Gretchen & Mike Reimbold
Donated by: Sara and Troy Hyatt This private vacation home situated on the 18th hole of Prospector Golf Course
is ideal for three couples or two to three families to vacation together! It features
Enjoy your own “private” foursome at The Plateau Club. Carved from a classic three bedrooms, four bunks, two queen sleeper sofas, four bathrooms, and
Northwest forest on the Sammamish Plateau, The Plateau Club offers a sleeps 6-10 very comfortably. In addition to your amazing accommodations this
picturesque 18-hole championship golf course. Your golf outing includes carts package includes a $200 gift card to The Stovehouse restaurant at Suncadia
for your foursome and a $150 credit for dining at the course after your round! Resort and two passes (for 4 people each) for the Suncadia Swim and Fitness
The winning bidders this evening will also receive a goody basket of golf items center.
and snacks to complete the package.
This Pacific Northwest resort setting offers an extensive list of resort amenities,
Notes: For a mutually agreeable date (Monday – Thursday) between the winning including 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, two championship golf courses,
bidder and The Plateau Club, during the 2023 golf season. Expiration date is public parks, local wining and dining, and world-class spa treatments. The
October 31, 2023. on-site experiences are endless, and this vacation home is truly stunning!
Notes: Package is for two mutually agreeable consecutive dates, March through
May of 2023, based on availability. No pets allowed.
#24 - Unisex TAG Heuer Watch
Value: $1,500
Donated by: Ben Bridge Jeweler
This stunning timepiece was selected by Ben Bridge Jeweler especially for the
20th Anniversary AFK Gala. The Tag Heuer “Aquaracer” with white mother of
pearl dial in stainless steel has everyday reliability, as chic as it is durable. The
wrist weight is perfect. This is a go-anywhere, do-anything sports watch.
It’s time... for you to bid on it.
“I’ve had the privilege to literally watch my buddy grow before my eyes and the
24 “Kind people are the best kind of people.” - Anonymous 25
memories we have made are unforgettable.” - AFK Mentor#26 - Raise Your Paddle to the Stars! #27 - Instant Wine Cellar: A Special
Collection of Wine
This portion of our program is a powerful way to show your support for the
programs and people involved with AFK Youth Mentoring. Value: $912
This evening, please consider a 100% tax-deductible contribution at one of the Donated by: A Special Collection of AFK Families
following levels:
Exclusive for the Gala this year: Our All-Star line-up of 16 delicious wines! Your
“Instant Wine Cellar” for the holidays and beyond!
«$2,500« Includes:
«$1.000« • 2012 Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage
• 2013 Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage
• 2013 Force Majeure Collaboration Series Red Wine
«$500« • 2015 Kerloo Upland Vineyard Grenache
• 2016 Kerloo Stone Tree Tempranillo
• 2017 Kerloo Red Willow Vineyard Syrah
«$365« • 2017 Long Shadows Pirouette
• 2017 Pepper Bridge Merlot
• 2017 Pursued by the Bear Cabernet
«$250« • 2018 Icicle Ridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2019 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2019 Alexandria Nicole Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
«$100« • 2019 DeLille Cellars D2 Red Wine
• 2019 Karma Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2019 The Walls Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2020 Rotie Cellars 2020 Northern Blend
At the conclusion of “Raise Your Paddle to the Stars,” our Auctioneer will lead Notes: Winning bidder must be 21 or older and should have friends and family
the audience through the delicious “Dessert Dash” portion of the evening. who enjoy wine.
“Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts “Our family loves the friendship between our daughter and her mentor.”
26 and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” - Joseph B. Wirthlin - AFK Buddy Parents 27#28 - Release the Kraken...Later #31 - Ultimate Seahawks Game Day for Two
Value: $682 Value: $335
Donated by: Gigi and Tracy Predmore
Donated by: Seattle Seahawks, Sue & Toby Richards
Here’s your chance to cheer on the most exiting team in the NHL, from two of
the best seats in Climate Pledge Arena! Seahawks fans, get ready for a special experience at Lumen Field. This fantastic
football package provides you with two tickets to the game and a pregame
Notes: Two Club Level tickets (Sec 26, Row Q, Seats 11-12; $341 per seat) for a sideline experience with up-close views of the players as they prepare for hard-
mutually agreed upon date. hitting NFL action. The sideline tour ends before the raising of the “12” Flag,
then you’ll move up to your seats to join the loudest fans in the National Football
League. The pregame sideline experience and the power of the “12s” make this
#29 - Romantic Kirkland Date Night a coveted opportunity! Game date is Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. as
the Seattle Seahawks take on the New York Jets. GO HAWKS!
Value: $939
Donated by: The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa Note: Seats are located in Section 333, Row T, Seats 7-8
Nathalie and Stephane Boss
A mini “staycation” for you and your special someone. Start with a luxurious
meal at coveted Café Juanita ($450 gift card) followed by an overnight stay at
#32 - Family Portrait Session
the posh Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa ($489) at Carillon Point.
Value: $895
Notes: Reservations required. Hotel certificate expires on 8/18/2023. Donated by: Robert Jacobs Portraits
#30 - Wine & Dine in Woodinville A portrait of your family is more than a fleeting moment captured in time – it
is an art form – something that lifts your spirit and touches your heart – that
Value: $715 draws you back to it time and time again.
Donated by: Chateau Ste. Michelle, DeLille Cellars, Sparkman Whether it is a large black and white or color work of art on the wall, or a
Cellars, and Skyline AFK Chapter Mentor Families collection of prints capturing the many faces and emotions you see every day in
your loved ones.
If you love wine, this is the perfect set of experiences for you and your wine-
loving crew! Professional photographer Robert Jacobs creates images that will stay with you
for years to come.
Package includes:
Note: Package includes pre-session consultation, creative portrait session,
• $260 Chateau Ste. Michelle Grand Estate Tour for 4 (with wine and food portrait review session, and $200 gift voucher for prints.
pairings)
• $70 Sparkman Cellars tasting for 2 and a $55 bottle of 2018 Outlaw Merlot
• $130 DeLille Cellars tasting for 4 and a bottle of 2019 D2 Heart
• $200 dining certificate at The Lounge at DeLille Cellars
Note: Must be 21 years of age or older.
28 “When I hang out with my buddy, I just flat out have fun!” - AFK Mentor “Always be a little kinder than necessary.” - James M. Barrie 29#33 - Tranquil Cabin Near Mt. Rainer #36 - Escape to Seabrook
Value: $500 Value: $900
Donated by: Madhu Gadde Donated by: Lesli Williams
Enjoy two nights and explore the best of the Mt. Rainier area from this homey, Unwind and relax in style at Seabrook, the charming coastal village near Pacific
private, and charming (2 bedroom/1 bath) cabin on secluded forest acreage. Beach, Washington. Enjoy two blissful nights in this beach house “Seaside
Treasure” that sleeps 8, complete with a full kitchen, sun room, TV/kids room
Notes: For a mutually agreeable date until the end of December 2023. No pets. and 2.5 baths.
Located just one block from the center of town and directly across the street
from the indoor pool and hot tub.
#34 - Snoqualmie Valley Date Night
Take in the full Seabrook experience by visiting the many shops and parks,
Value: $260 walking trails to the beach and the neighborhood fire pits. Leave your cares
behind and indulge in a weekend at the seashore!
Donated by: Mount Si AFK Chapter Families
Notes: Excludes Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend, or Labor Day
A full array of gift cards for six of the Snoqualmie Valley’s iconic “wine and dine” weekend. No pets please.
destinations!
You will enjoy entire series of “date nights” with gift cards to:
#37 - Think Snow! Four Lift Tickets at the
• The Attic at The Salish Lodge ($50)
• Volition Brewing ($50) Summit at Snoqualmie
• North Bend Bar & Grill ($50)
• Mount Si Golf Course Restaurant ($40) Value: $500
• Snoqualmie Falls Brewery ($40)
• Sigillo Cellars wine tasting ($30) Donated by: Ski Lifts Inc./Summit at Snoqualmie
Enjoy four lift ticket vouchers, good for all areas at the Summit at Snoqualmie
during the 2022- 2023 winter season.
#35 - Dinner and a Show!
Value: $200 #38 - Get a Room!
Donated by: Issaquah AFK Chapter Families
Value: $250
Use your $150 Village Theater Mainstage ticket certificate to reserve seats to Donated by: Seattle Marriott Redmond
a show of your choice. Then, the day of the performance, redeem your $50
gift card for cocktails and appetizers at Issaquah’s own authentic Mexican Enjoy one weekend night stay in a guest room and a $50 voucher to spend on
restaurant - Cantina 42 before you take in the show! delectable dining at Brown’s Stockyard Exchange restaurant inside the hotel.
Notes: Friday or Saturday night arrival. Blackout dates may apply.
“The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and “This mentorship has meant a lot. It is like I have another older brother!”
30 compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” - Maya Angelou - AFK Buddy 31Table Captains Chapter Experience Leaders
Angie and Monte Ahlemeyer
Julie and Matthew Artz
Ann and Jeff Brooks
Tracy Brooks
Alisa and Kevin Chow
Anne Devney Chair: Gigi Predmore
Einat and Roei Ganzarski
Sarah and Michael Gardner Eastlake: Andi Zahn
Munira and Karl Gerth
Jeannette and Don Gorman Eastside Catholic: Tammy Penarczyk
Kelly and Michael Grace
Cathryn and Ben Hawken Issaquah: Rachel Stoner
Elizabeth and Brandon Hemphill
Sara and Troy Hyatt Juanita/Lake Washington: Tina Olenick
Fran Kennedy Ellis and Matt Ellis
Olga Kouzmina and Eugene Chigrinskiy Liberty/Newport/Mercer Island: Tiffany Eriksen & Erin Krawiec
Marni and Greg Kurtz
Carolyn and Gregory Malcolm Mount Si: Stephanie Hager
Kathy and John Mileski
Liz and Ken Moscaret Redmond: Gretchen Reimbold
Christy and Casey Otley
Gigi and Tracy Predmore Skyline: Helen DiMeco
Keren and Joe Pruitt
Jamie and Jacob Rawson
Alicia Riley and Michael Tran
Jody and Charles Riley
Stacey and Damen Schuneman
Liz and Doug Staab
Dana and Brad Straw
Jeannette and Eric Tarcha
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.”
32 “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” - Dalai Lama 33
- Kahlil GibranAuction Rules
By bidding in our Athletes for Kids (AFK) auction, each bidder agrees to these
auction rules.
1. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise
noted. All items are “as is.” AFK has attempted to describe and catalog
items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be
responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship,
provenance or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog, or
made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty,
representation, or assumption of liability.
2. The auction item value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have
not been appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay above this fair
market value estimate may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Please consult your tax adviser to clarify amount of deduction.
3. Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless
specified.
4. Payment for items purchased must be made in full on the night of the
auction to the cashier. AFK accepts major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, etc.). Please allow 15 minutes after the auction bidding
has closed before reporting to the cashier.
5. Following payments, you may pick up your purchases in the checkout area.
You must show your paid receipt for items to be picked up.
6. The purchaser must pick up all items the night of the auction unless special
arrangements are made.
7. AFK reserves the right to add items to or withdraw items from the auction,
without notice.
8. Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within
one year of the date of the auction.
9. Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction
and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless
from any liability arising indirectly from AFK, their elected and appointed
officials, members and employees, the auctioneer(s), the auction company
and its agents and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or
volunteers connected with the auction.
34 “To err on the side of kindness is seldom an error.” - Liz ArmbrusterFounded in 2002 as Athletes for Kids, AFK Youth Mentoring is
an independent, nonprofit organization focused upon building
supportive mentoring relationships between high school athletes
and children who have disabilities and special needs of all kinds.
“Celebrating 20 years of impacting lives...one mentorship at a time.”
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