Our spectacular auctions offer Visions guests an exciting array of highly desirable items to bid on.
All of our auction items have been generously donated by individuals and businesses who want to make a positive difference in our community. The involvement of many kind donors is integral to the success of Visions, and we sincerely appreciate the generosity of everyone who chooses to support the Victoria Hospitals Foundation in this important and meaningful way.
Last year, our live and silent auction together raised more than $80,000 to benefit our hospitals! Proceeds from the Visions 2009 auctions support the Intensive Care Unit at our hospitals.
Our Auctioneer
Back by popular demand, Wild Bill Henke will again bring his unique talents and humour to the Visions live auction. A career auctioneer and member of the BC Auctioneers Hall of Fame, Wild Bill takes pride in being a good auctioneer and knowing the product. Last year's guests will have no trouble recalling his memorable vocal impression accompanying the Triumph America motorcycle featured in Lot 9.
The Live Auction
Items selected for the live auction are the result of many months of planning and preparation by the Visions Auction Committee and Victoria Hospitals Foundation staff. These unique packages often include items that cannot be purchased in stores.
This year's catalogue of auction items includes:
Click on the auction items listed below for full descriptions.
The Fine Print
- All auction sales are final and items are sold "as is."
- Upgrades, extensions, exchanges, or returns are not permitted.
- Decisions of Victoria Hospitals Foundation staff are final.
- The Foundation makes every effort to properly describe the auction items and in no event shall be responsible for the accuracy of item descriptions made orally, at the auction or elsewhere, nor shall there be deemed to be any warranty, representations, or assumptions of liability.
- Participation in the auction constitutes acceptance by the bidder of all rules and conditions set out in this program. The Foundation reserves the right to withdraw any auction items.
- Under Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, tax receipts may be issued for an amount paid which exceeds the fair market value of an auction item, at your request.
"Wild" Bill Henke