More than $28,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs in the eighth annual Amanda Todd Legacy online auction.
The fundraiser for the Port Coquitlam-based society that helps victims of extortion and cyberbullying is open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 until Oct. 14, 2024, via 32auctions.com.
The auction coincides with the anniversary of Todd's death on Oct. 10, 2012, as well as the United Nation's World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.
This year’s goal is $15,000 for the nonprofit run by Carol Todd, a School District 43 educator whose daughter, Amanda, died by suicide at 15 after years of being harassed online.
Last year, the auction raised $27,000, which allowed the organization to start a $25,000 endowment fund for Capilano University undergraduates in the music therapy program.
For the 2024 round, proceeds will go to the new The Foundry in the Tri-Cities and for children/families counselling, Carol Todd told the Tri-City News today, Sept. 26.
Among the auction items donated by businesses are jewelry, art, meals, theatre events and sports games.
And the big ticket prizes are:
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- valued at $1,500, it includes two nights of accommodation and breakfast for two in the Wildflower
- City of Port Coquitlam recreation gift basket
- valued at $1,165, it has a one-year family City Pass and city swag
- iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular service
- valued at $785, this device donated by Telus is a 10th generation
- River Rock Casino Stay and Play package
- valued at $509, it includes one night in a one-bedroom suite plus a $50 food and beverage credit and $100 free play at the casino
- Great Canadian Casino Vancouver package
- valued at $400, the certificate includes a $200 Gordon Ramsay Burger dining credit and $200 of free play credits
- Capilano Bridge Suspension Park
- valued at $300, it includes four single admission day passes
- Vancouver Opera
- valued at $300, it includes two mezzanine tickets to Flight
- RayBan sunglasses donated by New Trend Optical
- valued at $230, the non-polarized glasses are designed for women
For more information about the Amanda Todd Legacy, you can visit the group’s website.
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