FORT WALTON BEACH — Cox and Home Instead Senior Care's Cox Charity Auction, benefiting Covenant Hospice, is April 11 through May 9.
The fundraiser will feature four week-long auctions at www.CoxCharityAuction.com. Each will offer a variety of packages starting at 40 percent off retail value.
“The great thing about this event is that anyone, anywhere, can bid and support the caring services Covenant Hospice provides,” said Rachel Mayew, Covenant Hospice's development and communications manager. “We already have several covetable packages that we expect to be highly popular among participating bidders — an iPad Mini donated by Cox, a fishing trip and dolphin cruise from Olin Marler Charters, multiple beach stays courtesy of Southern Vacation Rentals, golf packages from Emerald Bay Golf Club, tickets to the Digital Graffiti event in Alys Beach, and even a hot air balloon ride!
"All of these amazing items and experiences are available at a fraction of the retail value.”
Additional auction items will include spa and massage services, artwork, jewelry, tickets to performing arts events, and gift certificates to local and national chain restaurants and retailers.
The schedule is as follows:
•Auction One, April 11-18
•Auction Two, April 18-25
•Auction Three, April 25 to May 2
•Auction Four, May 2-9
Organizers seek additional items for the auction. Businesses and individuals interested in making a tax-deductible donation of an item, gift certificate, professional service or condo stay should contact Rachel Mayew, 428-0605 or rachel.mayew@covenanthospice.org.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Auction benefiting Covenant Hospice kicks off April 11