2023 WCB FUNDRAISER AUCTION
Item #1 Kitchen Basics
Donated by Lisa George, Valued at $50
Includes 7” by 9” black and white paddle-shaped cutting board, double spatula, and Sea Salts of Hawaii Zest de’ Orange.
Item #2 Pen Friend
Donated by Anisa Proda, $150 if purchased new
Audio labeler with extra labels. Gently used.
Item #3 Donerton Power Q20 Pro
Donated by Reg George, Valued at $25
Waterproof Wireless Sports Headphones
Item #4 Alexandrite 27 ct Oval
Donated by Steven McCray – Spokane Council of the Blind
This loose stone is a stunner, measuring approximately 3/4” by 7/8”. Shaped as an oval with facets surrounding the edge, the color will appear differently in various lighting.
Item #5 $50 Amazon Gift Card
Donated by WCB Diabetics
Item #6 Braille Labeler
Donated by Anisa Proda
Gently used.
Item #7 Washington Wine
Donated by Bruce Radtke, Valued at $90
Six bottles of wine (3 red, 3 white). Winning bidder must be 21; items must be picked up at convention. NO SHIPPING.
Item #8 Echo Dot 5th gen
Donated by Snohomish County Council of the Blind, Valued at $50
Amazon’s most popular smart speaker features a sleek design and improved audio for vibrant sound anywhere in your home. With Echo Dot, you can stay on track with help from Alexa, control compatible smart home devices and start routines with your motion.
Item #9 Single Serve Coffee Maker
Donated by Cindy Hollis, Valued at $40
No more worrying on how to use that hotel coffee maker or even whether there’s one in the room. Now you can take your own. Made by Vimukun, this black with stainless steel coffee maker weighs just 1.8 pounds, measures 4.7” D x 6.3” W x 10.24” h, and is perfect for travel. The Coffee Brewer is easy to use. Pour 6 to 14 ounces of water in the reservoir, add a KCup or use the provided mesh filter with ground coffee, place your mug underneath, then press the only button and wait for about 2 minutes to enjoy your coffee. Oh yes, and it shuts off automatically. Wake up to that perfect cup no matter where your travels take you!
This item will be shipped to the winner directly from the donor.
Item #10 Three Pounds of Coffee
Donated by Guide Dog Users of Washington State, Valued at $65
Two pounds of small batch specialty coffee from Café Che Che, ethically & sustainably grown & sourced. Available in whole bean or ground, light, medium, dark, extra dark, or extra extra dark roast. Choose from the current offerings available on the Google form. View it at this link: Cafe Che Che Order Form (google.com) Also includes a liquid level indicator and one pound of coffee from Ray’s Roast Coffee. Burundi Masha (medium blend) 1 lb. beans, small batch, roasted in Dayton, Washington.
Item #11 Headset & Bluetooth Keyboard
Donated by Snohomish County Council of the Blind, Valued at $75
Logitech H390 wired USB computer headset (new) and Plugable portable, foldable Bluetooth keyboard with protective case/stand (like new). Headset features enhanced digital sound, noise-canceling mic, in-line controls, and padded comfort. Full size keyboard is a rugged metal design and has a USB charging cord.
Item #12 Clover 3 Handheld Video Magnifier
Donated by Leading Edge Vision, Valued at $199
Pocket-sized, lightweight video device magnifies 3.8x to 16x with patented Eye-Protection Lighting System. The screen is 3.5” and the whole thing weighs just 4 ounces. This item will either be shipped to the winner directly from the donor or picked up in the Exhibits Hall at the convention.
Item #13 Sleeping Headset
Donated by Anisa Proda
New but unboxed.
Item #14 Currency and Tie Bar
Donated by Steven McCray – Spokane Council of the Blind
Custom made silvertone tie bar etched with WCB. 1953 $2 bill red seal has been circulated and is in fair condition. It hasn’t been graded.
Item #15 Flip It Lights
Donated by Lisa George, Valued at $20
This two pack will light up your life. Each light is 215 lumens of bright light. Stick them anywhere.
Item #16 Thunderbird and Whale Purse
Donated by Lisa George, Valued at $35
Animal friendly vegan leather purse from Native Origins. This wine colored 7” by 9.5” fashion bag has a 49” adjustable strap and features an embossed design by Ernest Swanson Haida.
Item #17 PowerMag Handheld Illuminated Magnifier
Donated by Leading Edge Vision, Valued at $75
7X 24D
This item will either be shipped to the winner directly from the donor or picked up in the Exhibits Hall at the convention.
Item #18 Computer Stylus
Donated by Dan’s Wood Working, Valued at $30
Handcrafted from Big Leaf Maple Burl, this computer stylus is dyed a wine color.
Item #19 Speak to Me
Donated by Pierce County Association of the Blind, Valued at $175
Let your inner shopper go wild with this $175 gift certificate for merchandise from the Speak To Me catalog. View the catalog at this link: Speak To Me Catalog
Item #20 $50 Starbucks Gift Card
Donated by Leslie Spoone
Item #21 Handmade Crocheted Lap Throw
Donated by Harold Quantrille
Comfy, cozy, and bright colors – red, orange, yellow, blue, green, and purple. Approximately 45” square.
Item #22 Restaurant Gift Cards
Donated by Dan’s Wood Working, Valued at $50
$25 Olive Garden and $25 Buffalo Wild Wings.
Item #23 Back T Pack
Donated by Reg George, $125 if purchased new
Stand tall, move freely, carry naturally. This backpack is a game changer! Designed to fit across your shoulders and distribute weight evenly to improve your posture and provide secure, easy access to your belongings, you’ll be completely hands-free. (Used on one trip.)
Side bag dimensions: 14″L x 13″H x 3.5″D
Weight: 2.1 lbs
Volume: 637 cu inches per pouch; 1274 cu inches total
Holds a 15” laptop 15″ long
Item #24 Vintage Jewelry
Donated by Steven McCray – Spokane Council of the Blind
Sterling Silver pierced earrings are 3/4” hoops with facet cuts. Jade pendant with chain is approximately 1.25” by 1.25” in a hexagon shape. Etched with yin yang symbols.
Item #25 Pearl Camera from Freedom Scientific
Donated by Alco Canfield, $325 if purchased new
In automatic mode, the PEARL senses motion, so it knows to snap an image and begin reading again whenever you turn a page. The PEARL sets up in seconds and folds into a compact 14”x 3”x 2 1/8” package, and zips into its protective neoprene case for maximum portability. (Used.)
Item #26 DoubleTree Does It Again!
Donated by Doubletree Hotel Seatac, valued at $350
Two night stay during the 2024 WCB Convention at the Doubletree Hotel SeaTac and dinner for two in Seaports restaurant (certificate will be mailed to the winner).
Item #27 Calming Cozy Massaging Heated Footrest
Donated by Reg George, Valued at $
Take relaxation to the next level. From Sharper Image, this heated massaging footrest provides soothing heat to your legs, ankles, and feet. Three heat settings, three massage modes, luxurious sherpa fabric lining and velveteen outer fabric, weighted clay bead filling, auto shut-off (15 minutes for massage, 2 hours for heat), nine foot cord.
Item #28 Hardwood Chess Set
Donated by Frank Cuta
Imagine this beautiful wooden chess set sitting in your family room. They do not make them like this anymore. Before everything went plastic and magnetic, craftsmen fashioned each piece of this set from hardwood. The pieces are constructed with a pin in the base that fits into holes on the included hardwood game board. The white pieces are flattened on top.
Includes all of the original pieces and a wooden box with a sliding door for storing them when you want to get them out of the way.
Item #29 Clover 3 Handheld Video Magnifier
Donated by Irie Low Vision and Braille, Valued at $199
Pocket-sized, lightweight video device magnifies 3.8x to 16x with patented Eye-Protection Lighting System. The screen is 3.5” and the whole thing weighs just 4 ounces. More details available at this link: https://irie-at.com/product/clover-3/
This item will be shipped to the winner directly from the donor.
Item #30 Energrid Power Bank VS810PD
Donated by AT Guys, Valued at $75
Power bank for the visually impaired. Patented design with 10,000mAh Battery has Vibration & Sound. This accessible portable charger will power your iPhone, Android phone, BlindShell, braille display, Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and more. The battery level is indicated by tones or vibrations so you’ll know how much charge is left. With two fast charging ports, you can power multiple devices simultaneously. Charge your iPhone three times with a single charge of the power bank.