Thursday November 7, 2024 | VICTORIA, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
A private box for the December 7 Taylor Swift concert in Vancouver is being auctioned off by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF).
One lucky bidder who wins the auction — and 13 of their friends — will have the opportunity to enjoy the December 7 performance of The Eras Tour in Vancouver— one of the final nights of the superstar’s worldwide tour.
That includes a $2,500 food and beverage credit as generously gifted to the Foundation by BC Place.
The concert is otherwise sold-out, says VHF as part of their announcement about the auction today. The auction is part of the VHF Visions gala on November 16.
Proxy bidding online:
While the Visions gala live and silent auctions are restricted to guests, this private box package is also available to the public through proxy bidding online at VictoriaHF.ca/tswift up to 7 pm on November 16, 2024.
The top three proxy bids will be represented by designated bidders during the Visions live auction at 8:50 pm on November 16, 2024 — up to, and if needed, the maximum bid set.
BC Place is the donor:
“We are so grateful to BC Place for this donation; to be able to offer one very lucky bidder this sought-after opportunity will do a great amount of good for our hospitals,” shares Visions Steering Committee Chair, Charlotte Salomon, KC.
Vision annual fundraising event:
Visions is the Foundation’s annual fundraising event, and Victoria’s premiere black-tie gala. Over its 30+ year history, Visions has raised more than $13.2 million, funding that VHF says is urgently needed medical equipment at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals.
This year’s Visions gala will support the Foundation’s latest campaign, It’s Time for Surgical Innovation, which is bringing robotics and new surgical technology to the Island.
Restrictions:
VHF itemizes these restrictions:
Tickets are valid for the December 7, 2024 Taylor Swift The Eras Tour concert only.
- Includes food and beverage credit of $2,500.
- In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations, if the auction purchase price exceeds the item’s fair market value by 25% or more, the purchaser is eligible for a Canadian charitable tax receipt for the portion exceeding the fair market value.
- By bidding on this package, you agree to make payment to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation before November 22, 2024.
- Purchase is non-refundable and package is non-transferable. In the event of event cancellation, the purchaser will receive a full charitable tax receipt.
Economic impact:
The Taylor Swift concert phenomenon generates a local economic boost in whatever city she performs in.
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