Big Wishes Can Come True This Holiday Season
Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Bring home a unique gift for a good cause

BOSTON — Are you searching for a unique gift that will impress your loved ones this holiday season? Holiday shopping just got a bit easier thanks to The Home for Little Wanderers’ (The Home) Big Stars for Little Wanderers Holiday Online Auction. Local and national stars have aligned to support a programs and children at The Home. Last years’ famous lunch with Ellen Pompeo from Grey’s Anatomy raised nearly $17,000!

Starting Wednesday, November 28, finding that one-of-a-kind gift that will "wow" your friends and family is only a click away. But, don’t delay! Bidding ends on December 16. People can take a chance to buy their favorite items by visiting www.thehome.org/auction. Donated items in our catalogue this year include:

• 1 set of Fenway Park bleacher seats own a piece of history!

• Lunch with Baseball Hall of Famer and Red Sox commentator Dennis Eckersley

• Dinner with hockey legend Ray Bourque at his North End Italian restaurant Tresca

• A spa package for six including a manicure, pedicure, make-up, lunch, champagne, and massage at Emerge on Newbury Street

• Lunch with local celebrities Candy O’Terry, Magic 106.7, and Dr. Carolyn Kaelin, leading cancer researcher and author

• A getaway to the famous Meadowood winery in Napa, California

The online auction is part of The Home’s annual holiday campaign. All proceeds benefit children and families served by The Home, many of whom are victims of abuse and neglect.

Please click here to bid on unique gifts, restaurant gift certificates and get-aways. New items will continue to be added throughout the month.