During the 2002 AANS Annual Meeting in Chicago, set for Saturday, April 6, through Thursday, April 11, the Young Neurosurgeons Committee will host the Fourth Annual Silent Auction, benefitting the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF). All auction proceeds help fund promising neurosurgical research through the 2002 NREF Research Fellowships and Young Clinician Investigator Awards. NREF is very appreciative of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee’s support.
This year two auction events-and a new twist-increase the convenience of contributing to a worthwhile cause in a festive fashion.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Silent Auction will be located near registration in the convention center. A grand assortment of gift certificates and items from premier Chicago restaurants, attractions, and upscale retail stores will be up for bid. The bidding will close on Sunday so that the certificates can be used during the purchasers’ stay in Chicago.
From Monday through Wednesday, the second Silent Auction will occur in the AANS resource center in the exhibit hall. This year’s event will offer highly desirable items, such as electronics, leisure experiences, airline tickets, golf clubs, and many more gifts donated by generous exhibitors.
The eBay Twist
Through the assistance of Griff Harsh, IV, MD, a member of the NREF Executive Council, the 2002 YNC Silent Auction will feature an eBay twist. NREF currently is setting up a Web site with eBay’s charity fundraising program. The eBay connection will allow the extra ease of viewing auction items and bidding online. More details will be available as this opportunity evolves.
Building on the highly successful 2001 Silent Auction, with your participation we all can look forward to a lively, record-breaking benefit in April. Come and join in the spirited bidding and support NREF!
Bobbi Burgstone is the NREF development manager.