We would like to invite you to contribute a Family Tribute Basket for this year’s Spring Gala, which is being held on Saturday, April 29 at the Monona Terrace. Our theme this year is “Finding a Cure in Onederland.” Attendees bid on these baskets during the silent auction – with all money raised going toward finding a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

The Family Tribute Basket is a wonderful way for you to participate in the Gala to help raise money for research, even if you are unable to attend the Gala.  Last year, Family Baskets brought in over $10,000 and the baskets added a beautiful, warm personal touch to the evening’s silent auction.

If you would like to donate a family tribute basket, please fill out the Gala Procurement Form and send it to the JDRF office as soon as possible via email (westernwi@jdrf.org) or mail. Please get these forms in no later than March 30, 2017.

Please include the following:

1. Choose a theme for your basket.  This is your chance to be creative and have fun!  The options are limitless, so think about items and activities your family enjoys.  See the attached for ideas and theme examples.  Feel free to call me at the number below if you would like to talk about basket ideas.
2. The estimated value of each basket should be $75 or greater.
3. A picture to accompany the basket is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to the basket!  Who are you honoring and why?  Purely optional, but a great way to put faces to T1D and raise awareness.
4. Consider asking family members and friends to donate a basket on your loved one’s behalf.

Click Here for a list of basket ideas!

All finished baskets need to be in the JDRF office by March 30, 2017, feel free to drop your basket off sooner if you’d like to! If transportation is a problem, please contact us at 608-833-2873.