Live Auction 2026
Mountaineer Pride Private Dinner for Four: Hosted at Blaney House, you and you three guests will enjoy an unparalleled dinner experience featuring special guests WVU Michael President Benson, WVU Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker, and a WVU Sports coach of your choosing, with delectable meal catered by 2023 West Virginian of the Year and West Virginia’s first – and two-time – James Beard Awardee Chef Paul Smith. Date to be agreed upon by involved parties – valued at $5,000.
Getaway to Palm Desert, California: Unwind during your weeklong stay in a beautiful 2-bedroom villa at the coveted Marriott Desert Springs from July 26 – August 2. Sleep up to eight with one king and two queen beds, plus sofa bed. Enjoy gorgeous pools, on-site golf, tennis and basketball courts, and family-friendly amenities including movie theatre, rock wall, and recreation hub. Donated by AHMdigital – valued at $4,000.
Boston Celtics at TD Garden: Joe Mazzulla and Da’Sean Butler fans, don’t miss this opportunity to represent Mountaineer Nation in Boston. Enjoy two floor tickets to a Celtics basketball game at TD Garden in the 2026-2027 season (with donor approval of requested game date). Ticket package includes VIP parking and access to the private PIMCO Parquet Club, as well as Boston Celtics memorabilia autographed by both Mazzulla and Butler. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a totally immersive and thrilling NBA experience – valued at $6,000
Original Fine Art Painting by Nemacolin Resident Artist Xandria Maurer: Commissioned specifically for the WVU Cancer Gala, this one-of-a-kind work of art will first be unveiled during the event’s live auction. Cherished by collectors worldwide, from London to Uganda and from Virginia’s Dover Hall to West Virgina’s State Capitol, Maurer’s work masterfully blends light, color, and texture to create immersive scenes filled with tranquility and nostalgia. A transformative cardiac event that nearly took her life ignited her passion for painting and deepened her appreciation for life’s fleeting moments. Drawing inspiration from real-world landscapes, her art stands as a timeless testament to the healing power of nature and of storytelling through art. Included is a $300 credit toward professional framing services by Dale Sparks of All-Pro Photography – valued at $4,000
The Ultimate Naples Escapes: Experience Southwest Florida like never before with Hoffmann Family of Companies, the trusted name behind the area’s finest attractions. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Dave Hoffmann and the Hoffmann Family of Companies, two incredible experience packages are on offer:
Package A:
• A round of golf for four (4) at the renowned invitation-only Old Collier Golf Club
• An afternoon charter for up to ten (10) aboard the Miss Naples catamaran, perfect for coastal cruising and relaxation
• An exclusive evening in the Hoffmann Family's private skybox for ten (10) at Hertz Arena, cheering on the Florida Everblades
• Valued at $10,000
Package B:
• Sunset sightseeing cruise for up to ten (10) guests aboard the Naples Princess
• A round of golf for up to ten (10) at Old Corkscrew Golf Club, soon to be re-envisioned as Pandion Club
• $250 gift card to The Augusta Clothing Company, one of Naples’ newest upscale boutiques, located on the iconic Fifth Avenue South shopping district
• Valued at $10,000
From world-class concerts and championship golf to luxurious hospitality, seamless transportation, expert event planning, premier shopping, exquisite dining, and thrilling watersports—experience it all with the trusted name behind Southwest Florida’s finest attractions: Hoffmann Family of Companies