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Dream Team Project Silent Auction
Returning to Fred Block’s MagicMeets Disney Fan Gathering!
Camp Hill, PA - July 19, 2008 - Sold Out! The DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project is pleased to announce that it will once again be holding a charity auction at Fred Block’s MagicMeets Disney Fan Gathering! There will be a large assortment of Disney merchandise, collectibles, pins, art, hand-crafted items, and show-stopping unique offerings available for bidding.  Donations have been pouring in and the team is hard at work preparing the lots for this year's silent auction, which promises to be even better than ever. Steve Barrett will again be up for bid, offering a personal Hidden Mickey's Tour that is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tim Devine of The Magic in Pixels has donated a stunning photograph of Cinderella Castle, which has been given a watercolor treatment, printed on canvas, and professionally framed - a true piece of art that would look incredible in any home or office. Nancy and Ray Harkness, of the blog Grumpy's Hollow, have created a one-of-a-kind Mickey quilt that is sure to be treasured by a lucky winning bidder. April Baker of Sugar 'n' Spice Papercrafts will craft a custom 20 page scrapbook for the highest bidder. These are just a few of the wonderful items that have been donated to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America via Firstgiving.com.  There will be a variety of Disney-related theme baskets, collectibles and art, and hand-crafted items in a range of prices, so there will be something to entice just about everyone! But only those attending the MagicMeet in Camp Hill will be able to bid. Cash; PayPal; and Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards via Firstgiving.com will be accepted for payment. Read the complete press release Preview this year's auction items Learn more about Fred Block's MagicMeets Disney Fan Gatherings
Dreams and Wishes and Smiles True Disney words, right? Children have dreams. They dream of becoming a firefighter or an astronaut or a cowboy or a pirate. They dream of princesses and fairies and pop stars and dancing the night away at a magical ball. They don’t dream about chemotherapy, losing their hair, being too weak to go to school.  Parents have dreams for their children. They dream about what they will become, who they might marry, what kind of job they may have, whether they will have grandchildren someday. But for a family with a seriously ill child, those dreams may seem very far away, and life may be more like a nightmare. Happy dreams may be hard to come by. Wishes.... for a visit to a magical place, for an escape from the fear, for a chance to create memories as a family that can be treasured for the joy they brought. Smiles.... a hug from Mickey, a kiss from a Princess, a spin on the tea cups, a laugh at Goofy’s antics. Time away from doctors and hospitals and having to grow up too soon. This is why the Dream Team Project exists. To help make the dreams and wishes of seriously ill children come true. To bring a smile to a child’s face when they need it the most. “When I came up with the idea of the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project a number of years ago,” says founder Lou Mongello, “I had hoped to simply donate what I could to an organization that could facilitate bringing some true magic to the lives of children that needed it, by sending them to a place that means so much to me – Walt Disney World. Today, thanks to the tireless efforts and incredible generosity of so many people, we have collectively raised tens of thousands of dollars, and in doing so, made a difference in, and touched the lives of many families.” Read more about the Dream Team Project Donate to the Dream Team Project at Firstgiving.com Read the Dream Team Project Blog
WDW Today Podcast Supports the Dream Team Project - And YOU Can Help!! The WDW Today podcast will be broadcasting live during MagicMeets. Co-host Mike Newell (Mouse World Radio) came up with a great idea to include a tie in to the Dream Team Charity Auction during the MagicMeets Live Show. Any donations made to the Firstgiving web page for Dream Team between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th will be announced on the live show. Firstgiving.com allows guests to make donations securely using a credit card. All donations made during the time period will be included in the Auction total announced at MagicMeets. When you fill in your donation, please include your Internet community affiliation in the comment field, so that you can be thanked properly on the air. Check out the WDW Today podcast website, http://www.wdwtoday.com/ for details on how to join them for this and all their live shows. They will have a chat room going during the broadcast, which is always lots of fun, and sometimes have a live video feed direct from MagicMeets. The Dream Team Project is really looking forward to this event and would like to thank Mike Newell for the great idea and WDW Today's help implementing it. Together we can spread some Disney magic and make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children.
The Magic In Pixels to Donate Portion of Sales to The Dream Team Project
 Tim Devine, photographer and owner of TheMagicInPixels.com, has announced that he will donate a portion of his sales at Fred Block's 2008 MagicMeets to the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project. "As a father of a very healthy two year old, I know first hand the magic and thrill of a Disney vacation, as seen through my son's eyes and mine," says Tim. "I have also seen how the Disney magic can bring a smile to the faces of ill children as well and that really inspires me to want to do what I can to help. I just think it's the right thing to do to try to give that magic to someone else who may not be as fortunate." The Magic In Pixels will have a large selection of matted 8 x 10" prints, 16 x 20" prints, and photo CDs. Additionally, orders for 16 x 20" prints may be placed in advance through TheMagicInPixels.com or at the table at MagicMeets. He will donate on-the-spot a percentage of the sales that are made at his table by the end of the Auction that day. This is a wonderful opportunity for MagicMeets attendees to purchase some beautiful art for their homes that will also help a worthy cause! The Dream Team Project thanks Tim Devine for his generous contribution!
2007 Auction Brought $9000 Worth of Smiles!
 There was silence. There were tears of joy and smiles from ear to ear. Then there was a lot of cheering. Good thing there was a chair ready for Lou! The reaction was unforgettable as Pat Whitson, Lou Mongello, and Fred Block announced the total amount raised by the Dream Team Project at the 2007 MagicMeets: $9000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, a combination of efforts including the Dream Team Silent Auction, sales of the Dream Team’s “I Helped Make a Child Smile” buttons, poster sales organized by AllEarsNet.com founder Deb Wills, and personal donations collected at the meet. The total was more than double what had been raised at the 2006 meet! Once again we would like to thank everyone who supported the 2007 auction, especially Fred Block. 
See more photos from the 2007 auction
Frequently Asked Questionsabout the Dream Team Project Auction
Q. What kind of auction format is it? A. The Dream Team Project Auction is a silent auction. There will be bid sheets in front of each item. Just write down your name and how much you are willing to bid, and the highest bidder at auction end gets to purchase the item.
Q. Do I have to be present at the MagicMeets to bid? Can I bid by phone or online? A. You must be present to bid. We unfortunately do not have the capabilities for absentee bidding. Q. What types of payment will be accepted? A. Secure payments using Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover can be accepted via Firstgiving.com (you may be asked to enter personal information to process this payment, which will NOT be kept by DisneyWorldTrivia.com's Dream Team Project). If you have a PayPal account, you may also use that for payment. Cash is also accepted. Q. Will there be photos or descriptions of the auction items available before the meet? A. Yes! As we did in previous years, we will post previews online at DisneyWorldTrivia.com in the Forums. Look for them to start around July first. You can also check out some advance previews here! Q. Will there be a wide range of items and prices? A. Yes, there will be items ranging from those with low starting bid to those worth well over $100. As with any auction, some items will sell for low prices and some will escalate quickly. Remember, our goal is to raise money to help ill children, so be prepared to bid generously! Q. I don't want to bid, or am not coming to MagicMeets... can I still make a monetary donation to support the Dream Team Project? Q. Are there any other ways I can help? A. We can always use a little help! You can donate an item from our "Wish List," or help us by becoming a Sponsor. Show your support with official Dream Team logo merchandise from our Cafe Press Store. All Proceeds support the Dream Team Project's efforts. If you have a blog, MySpace or FaceBook page, or frequent other message boards that allow it, you can add a user bar, banner, and/or link to our web page! This will help spread the word and help make even more children smile!
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