First Bid: A Live and Silent Auction to benefit the Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF)
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March 5,2009 from 6-8 pm.
Call 215-752-5756 or click here for more information on OPAF's First clinics.
"First Bid" is OPAF's fundraiser and benefit auction event which will be held Thursday evening, March 5 from 6-8 PM at the Atlanta Hilton during the AAOP meeting in Atlanta, GA.
Live auction, silent auction and more...We will be featuring a "Southern" theme with our First Bid refreshments, to include BBQ pulled pork, Vidalia onion rings, pimento cheese spread, and peach salsa. We will be looking for ways to work the Southern theme in to all aspects of the evening. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated and will be gladly received by Darren Donnelly, OPAF Vice President or Robin Burton, OPAF ED. Brad Mattear has graciously agreed to once again serve as our auctioneer for the evening.
We will also have a special display of artwork produced by amputee children from Camp No Limits. Brooke Artesi will be matting and framing each piece and each will be displayed with a brief bio and photo of the child artist.
Auction Items
More items added all the time! Check back often.
Just some of our fabulous auction items!
Custom Designed Jewelry by Leslie Arbogast
"Mona Lisa" 2005 Seriolithograph by Neil J. Farkas, custom framed with Certificate of Authenticity
Four Turner Field Tour Passes, valued at $48.00 total and
Four Braves Museum Passes, valued at $20.00 total, not to be combined.
Field tour includes sky field, a luxury suite, pressbox, broadcast booths, lockerroom and dug out.
Museum details 135+ years of Braves franchise history from Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta.
Paralympic Torch and the custom case will be ready for the Atlanta First Bid! You have the use of the Torch and case for a year to display in your office with the understanding that the Torch will be returned to OPAF so that it could be auctioned off again for following year.
Autographed Copy of "It's Just a Matter of Balance" by Kevin Garrison, CP
An autographed copy of Prosthetics & Patient Management by Kevin Carroll, CP, FAAOP!
An Autographed poster of Prince Sports star Maria Sharapova
An autographed framed photo of Philadelphia 76ers Marreese Speights, value PriceLe$$!
A copy of the Premier Issue of Fashion Moves, a DVD of fashion and sewing tips for people with disabilities and those who care about them, value $25.00
Anonymous donor has donated a Crystal Scent Infuser, valued at $85.00.
Received Handpainted Tennis Themed Salad Bowl with coordinating Salt and Pepper Shakers, valued at $70 from Karen Jennings of the Pennsylvania Area Tennis District.
Also from Karen, a set of 4 handpainted wine glasses in a gift basket, valued at $50.00.
Dee Simonton, granddaughter of Dan McKeever is donating a "Bodacious" Atlanta Basket!
Hemet Prosthetics & Orthotics has donated their 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo on MAUI! Seven days, six nights in Paradise! Must be redeemed by 8/31/2009. Valued at $2400.00!!
Custom Designed Jewelry by Leslie Arbogast
"Mona Lisa" 2005 Seriolithograph by Neil J. Farkas, custom framed with Certificate of Authenticity
Four Turner Field Tour Passes, valued at $48.00 total and
Four Braves Museum Passes, valued at $20.00 total, not to be combined.
Field tour includes sky field, a luxury suite, pressbox, broadcast booths, lockerroom and dug out.
Museum details 135+ years of Braves franchise history from Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta.
Paralympic Torch and the custom case will be ready for the Atlanta First Bid! You have the use of the Torch and case for a year to display in your office with the understanding that the Torch will be returned to OPAF so that it could be auctioned off again for following year.
Autographed Copy of "It's Just a Matter of Balance" by Kevin Garrison, CP
An autographed copy of Prosthetics & Patient Management by Kevin Carroll, CP, FAAOP!
An Autographed poster of Prince Sports star Maria Sharapova
An autographed framed photo of Philadelphia 76ers Marreese Speights, value PriceLe$$!
A copy of the Premier Issue of Fashion Moves, a DVD of fashion and sewing tips for people with disabilities and those who care about them, value $25.00
Anonymous donor has donated a Crystal Scent Infuser, valued at $85.00.
Received Handpainted Tennis Themed Salad Bowl with coordinating Salt and Pepper Shakers, valued at $70 from Karen Jennings of the Pennsylvania Area Tennis District.
Also from Karen, a set of 4 handpainted wine glasses in a gift basket, valued at $50.00.
Dee Simonton, granddaughter of Dan McKeever is donating a "Bodacious" Atlanta Basket!
Hemet Prosthetics & Orthotics has donated their 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo on MAUI! Seven days, six nights in Paradise! Must be redeemed by 8/31/2009. Valued at $2400.00!!
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Hockey Puck signed by Mike Knuble
- Penske Racing South
- Indy Car Wing autographed by Helio Castroneuves
- Chip Ganassi Racing
- Juan Pablo Montoya Package
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Autographed Team Photo
- Sen. Arlen Specter
- VIP Day in DC (PA Residents ONLY)
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Bobble Head of World Champion Chase Utley
- Dale Earnhardt Foundation
- Dale Earnhardt Wall Clock
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Framed and autographed photos of Philadelphia Eagles Tight End, L.J. Smith #82. Retail Value PriceLe$$!
- Leo G. Stein and Company
- Leo G. Stein and Company of Chicago (John Bertegna) has donated a two bedroom, two bath oceanfront condo on Marco Island, Florida for a one week stay, valued at $2000.00!
- U.S. Paralympics
- US Paralympics are donating Two Autographed Banners, signed by Paralympic Chamions Erin Popovich (swimming) and Marlon Shirley (track and field). Value PRICELESS!!
- Silipos
- Silipos, Inc. is donating a $100 Spa Gift basket which will include their gel gloves, gel socks, cuticle sleeves and other products from their line.
- O&P Business News
- O & P Business News is donating a full page, 4 color ad in any 2009 issue of the magazine, valued at $2600.00.
- Celebrity Golf Club
- Celebrity Golf Club International, Tucker, Ga., where we're holding the Thranhardt Golf Classic. Value $320.00.
- Heritage Medical Corp.
- A crystal Harmony bowl by Tiffany.
- One bedroom villa for two in Costa Rica for one week. Redeemable May 1-December 1, 2009. La Cuesta is valued at $1350.00
- Villa La Cuesta - Designed to take advantage of the sloped terrain, this split level, one bedroom/one bath house, sleeps two in a queen-size bed with room for two more in a Murphy bed on the lower level. The spacious wrap-around veranda, with direct access to the upper level bedroom, accommodates the outdoor living/dining area so popular in this part of the world. For less than a luxury hotel room, enjoy your own private villa featuring:
Villa La Cuesta features:
* Spacious 2 room split level design, including 950 square feet of floor space
* Extensive veranda with ocean and jungle views
* Large fully equipped gourmet kitchen
* Beautiful tiled bath with large walk-in shower
* Elegant locally handcrafted custom hardwood throughout
* Sleeps 2 to 4 (includes queen sized bed in bedroom and optional Murphy-bed in living area)
* Comfortable orthopedic mattresses
* Delicious Egyptian cotton sheets and towels
* Air-conditioning
* Ceiling fans in every room
* Telephone with internet access
* Stereo with C.D. player
* Covered parking
* Deluxe common ocean view pool area with spacious bamboo covered bar/barbeque Rancho, including full bar, gas grill, dining area, hammocks, and audio/visual center with DVD and Direct Satellite TV
* Shared free laundry facilities - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
- The latest in ABC apparel!
- Atlanta Ballet
- Atlanta Ballet has donated two tickets to their production of "The Firebird", March 26-29, 2009. Value is $232.00.
- Chicago Bulls
- Chicago Bulls package donated by Marty McNabb CPO. He is going to donate (2) tickets to a Bulls game for the 09-10 season and some memorabilia
- Futura Intl
- Futura International of Clearwater, FL is donating a GPS system so that you never lose your way again! Valued at $149.00.
- Ohio Willow Wood
- Ohio Willow Wood has donated a Fusion Foot, a high activity foot that delivers function without compromise. Includes footshell, spectra sock, pyramid reliever and rotating pyramid. One of 6 toe spring options, 2 heel wedges.
- The World's Largest Drive In
- The Varsity Restaurant, an Atlanta institution, has donated four meal vouchers, valued at $30. "Whattelyahave, Whattelyahave!" Hot dogs, chili dogs, slaw dogs, burger and fries, with an a Varsity Orange!
- Atlanta History Center
- Two Family Passes to the Atlanta History Center which includes the Atlanta History Museum, the Centennial Olympic Games Exhibit, two historic houses and 33 acres of gardens. Each pass is valid for up to two adults and four children. Value of $104.00
- Atlanta Symphony
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is donating two tickets to a choice of pre-selected ASO performances in the 2009-2010 season, valued at $100.00.
- Tennis anyone?
- USTA and US Open have donated a 2007 US Open Commemorative Lucite Ticket with a retail value of $50.00
- Grace Prosthetic Fabrication
- Grace Prosthetic Fabrication has donated a $500.00 gift certificate for prosthetic and orthotic fabrication services!
- Anatomical Concepts' Transconnector
- Patients often present with unique orthotic challenges. Having the ability to address a multitude of orthotic possibilities with one interchangeable system will most likely lead to improved positive outcomes and can do so at a substantial cost and time savings.
The VERSATILITY and SIMPLICITY of the KMO® has also made basic knee joint management easier to deal with.
The superior VERSATILITY and FUNCTIONALITY of the PRAFO® orthosis has been appreciated by rehabilitation teams for over 19 years.
This new innovation will enable your rehabilitation team to "quickly" connect and to disconnect any one of the numerous functional variations of the PRAFO® orthosis to one of the variations of the KMO® knee orthosis in a matter of seconds. Thus, transforming an ankle foot orthosis and a knee orthosis into a functional KAFO that can be used for an indefinite amount of time by your rehabilitation team and for your patients. Value $190.00 - Prince Sports
- A Prince Sports tennis package, including bag, racquet, hat, water bottle and more! Value $500!
- Dad's Garage
- Two tickets to any show at Dad's Garage, located in Atlanta, valued at $50.00
- A week in Vermont
- John McGarty has donated his cabin in Vermont again for the 2nd week in December. Value of $1800.00
- Custom embroidered lab coats!
- Anthony Velazquez has donated five custom embroidered lab coats, value $270.00.
- American Association of Breast Care Professionals
- A wine basket featuring Cleavage Creek wines from the American Association of Breast Care Professionals.
- Penske Racing
- Two donations from Penske Racing....a Visor from Helio Castroneves race helmet-Autographed! and a Ryan Newman Hero Card-Autographed!
- OandP.com and OPIE
- O and P.com and Opie Software are donating an 8gb IPOD Touch, valued at $230.00!
- Billie Jean King
- World Team Tennis and Billie Jean King are donating an autographed copy of Billie Jean's book, "Pressure is a Privilege, Lessons I've Learned from Life and Battle of the Sexes"
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Philadelphia Flyers have donated a puck signed by Ossi Vaananen #23.
- Amputee Coalition of America
- Amputee Coalition of America has donated a One Year Professional Membership to their organization, valued at $125.00
- Optech O&P
- Marty McNab and OPTECH have donated two (2) 100 level Chicago Bulls seats for a 2009-2010 game, plus a Bulls hat and a Bulls Bogglehead!
- Endolite
- Endolite is donating a Epirus Foot, fully assembled, including glide sock and foot shell.
- Joe Gibbs Racing
- Joe Gibbs Racing has donated an autographed Joey Logano 1/24th car. Love those NASCAR folks!
- Richard Petty Museum
- Richard Petty Museum has donated an autographed poster of The King, Richard himself.
- Kingsley Manufacturing
- "Cruise with Captain Jeff Kingsley, aboard Stryker, off the coast of Newport Beach, California, where the beautiful people live!
- Rick Riley, CP
- An autographed copy of "Living With A Below Knee Amputation" Unique Insight from a Prosthetist/Amputee by Richard Lee Riley CP, BS
- Allard
- Allard USA has donated a $100.00 gift certificate for Omaha Steaks! Yum.
Art in O&P Auction
The art, which may include O&P-related themes or have been created by anyone in the O&P community--patients, practitioners, or other community members--will be auctioned on Thursday evening, March 5, at the Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. Pieces already submitted have come from children with amputations at Camp No Limits, Live Oak, Florida, as well as from O&P practitioners and members of the community at large. Paintings, photographs, sculpture, and mixed-media pieces are welcome.
Giclee "Six Below", photograph on canvas by Doug Hughes, amputee
Mosiac Head Sculpture, "Hidden" by Wendy Smith, CP (c)
Carved Wooden Trinket Box, by Ted Thranhardt, CPO (e)
Carved Wooden flower vase by Ted Thranhardt, CPO (e)
Al Ingersoll, CP on behalf of Healing Hands for Haiti International Foundation as donated a one of a kind wood carving of a Haitian man with amputation, commissioned by HHHIF P & O clinic to try and raise awareness of Haitians with disabilities.
Michael Burton has donated several of his photographs from the US National Parks, matted and framed.
Jesse McKeever, grandson of Dan McKeever has donated one of his 16 x 20 photographs. "Seascape of New Zealand", matted and framed.
Giclee "Six Below", photograph on canvas by Doug Hughes, amputee
Mosiac Head Sculpture, "Hidden" by Wendy Smith, CP (c)
Carved Wooden Trinket Box, by Ted Thranhardt, CPO (e)
Carved Wooden flower vase by Ted Thranhardt, CPO (e)
Al Ingersoll, CP on behalf of Healing Hands for Haiti International Foundation as donated a one of a kind wood carving of a Haitian man with amputation, commissioned by HHHIF P & O clinic to try and raise awareness of Haitians with disabilities.
Michael Burton has donated several of his photographs from the US National Parks, matted and framed.
Jesse McKeever, grandson of Dan McKeever has donated one of his 16 x 20 photographs. "Seascape of New Zealand", matted and framed.
- Marty Mandelbaum, CPO
- Cherry Burl, Natural Edge Bowl
Shallow Natural Edge Bow
First Bid Event Sponsors
OPAF, its beneficiaries and its board of directors is deeply indebted to the sponsors of this and all other OPAF events. Thank you.
Elizabeth Mansfield, Immediate Past President
Elizabeth Mansfield, Immediate Past President
- Tidwell's Orthotics
- This year's Swag Bag will be none other than the world famous Tidwell's Orthotics sunset motif bag.
What we love about OPAF programs!
Raving Fans - First Volley
"Thanks again for putting First Volley this weekend; it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed getting a chance to play with the pros." Brian McEvilly
"We loved the competitive play. It was fun and I hope to do it again and again. I hope First Volleys never stop. It has made me love tennis." Michael Lavanga
"I was so happy that we had our first competitive round robin, it was great. It was a little confusing at first with the point system. I did catch on. It was excellent to see excitement on peoples faces." JoAnne Cohen
"I can't believe that I was actually serving the ball in the square!!!! Thank you so much" Susan Lazarchick
"Thank you Robin and Darren for doing such a wonderful job. I was glad to help out." John Laughlin
"Thank you Robin!" Maggie Coe
"It was fun" Julia Philon
"I love competitive play!!!" Horst Behner
"This was exactly the sort of activity and training I needed to get back into athletic activity. Hosting location wasn't inconvenient, just far away. Boy, what an event First Volley was! I am thoroughly impressed with how well you guys run things, and with the fact that everyone involved actually gives a d**n. Now you've actually got me thinking of taking a couple of days off to do a "First Weekend" and hit First Volley and First Swing in Atlanta in March (since I have friends in Atlanta anyway.)" Dennis Crowley
"We loved the competitive tennis portion. It was great to see the developing tennis skills in action. Again, the impact the pros have is amazing." Erik Rebstock
"I loved the individual instruction the kids received regarding tennis technique" Linda Rebstock
Raving Fans - First Swing
"The instructors were great. They did a super job with the children and adults. They were able to deal with a diverse group of limitations. Well done to the team," Ashley Thomas
"It was fun taking lessons in a wheelchair and hitting balls. It would take too much time and too many strokes to play a match, even on a Par 3. Let me know when you hold the next class. Thanks for putting the golf outing together," David Robertson.
"This event was great for adults and children," Deborah Jackson
"I was very impressed with the entire clinic. This was my first OPAF clinic and I learned a lot and gained practical experience which was great. I would love to attend other First Clinics if they were hosted nearby," Elizabeth Nixon.
"Had Fun!" John Book
"Excellent presentation and hands on instruction. Facilities also first rate! Please repeat sometime," Nick LaRaia, PT
"I was pleased to see that instructors in most cases were proactive in helping attendees, instead of them waiting for the attendees to approach them with questions," Scott Mullins
"Very well done! Have gone out to play once, hit the ball well, but had difficulty walking on uneven slopes," Kevin McMahon.
"We loved the competitive play. It was fun and I hope to do it again and again. I hope First Volleys never stop. It has made me love tennis." Michael Lavanga
"I was so happy that we had our first competitive round robin, it was great. It was a little confusing at first with the point system. I did catch on. It was excellent to see excitement on peoples faces." JoAnne Cohen
"I can't believe that I was actually serving the ball in the square!!!! Thank you so much" Susan Lazarchick
"Thank you Robin and Darren for doing such a wonderful job. I was glad to help out." John Laughlin
"Thank you Robin!" Maggie Coe
"It was fun" Julia Philon
"I love competitive play!!!" Horst Behner
"This was exactly the sort of activity and training I needed to get back into athletic activity. Hosting location wasn't inconvenient, just far away. Boy, what an event First Volley was! I am thoroughly impressed with how well you guys run things, and with the fact that everyone involved actually gives a d**n. Now you've actually got me thinking of taking a couple of days off to do a "First Weekend" and hit First Volley and First Swing in Atlanta in March (since I have friends in Atlanta anyway.)" Dennis Crowley
"We loved the competitive tennis portion. It was great to see the developing tennis skills in action. Again, the impact the pros have is amazing." Erik Rebstock
"I loved the individual instruction the kids received regarding tennis technique" Linda Rebstock
Raving Fans - First Swing
"The instructors were great. They did a super job with the children and adults. They were able to deal with a diverse group of limitations. Well done to the team," Ashley Thomas
"It was fun taking lessons in a wheelchair and hitting balls. It would take too much time and too many strokes to play a match, even on a Par 3. Let me know when you hold the next class. Thanks for putting the golf outing together," David Robertson.
"This event was great for adults and children," Deborah Jackson
"I was very impressed with the entire clinic. This was my first OPAF clinic and I learned a lot and gained practical experience which was great. I would love to attend other First Clinics if they were hosted nearby," Elizabeth Nixon.
"Had Fun!" John Book
"Excellent presentation and hands on instruction. Facilities also first rate! Please repeat sometime," Nick LaRaia, PT
"I was pleased to see that instructors in most cases were proactive in helping attendees, instead of them waiting for the attendees to approach them with questions," Scott Mullins
"Very well done! Have gone out to play once, hit the ball well, but had difficulty walking on uneven slopes," Kevin McMahon.
"Firsts" In The News
- OPAF Elects Officers, Board Members
- The board of directors of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) met recently in Chicago to elect new officers and board members. Effective December 1, 2008, OPAF officers will include the following people...
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- All the latest news and updates from OPAF. Opportunities, Possibilities And Fun!
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