Cocktail Attire

6:00 p.m.         Registration, Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction

7:00 p.m.         Dinner served, program begins

7:20 p.m.         Evening Program, Live Auction and Fund A Cure

9:30 p.m.         Dessert & Dancing

Parking & Directions

Glen Sanders Mansion is located at 1 Glen Ave, Scotia NY 12302

Free self-parking. After parking, you will go through the main entrance of the Mansion and be greeted by Breakthrough T1D volunteers welcoming you to the event, getting you checked in, and joining us for cocktail hour.

Guest Names
This is a ticketless event, so please make sure that Breakthrough T1D has all of your guests’ names and contact information on file. If we do not already have your guests’ information, they can provide it at guest check-in. If there’s been a change in who’s attending with you, please let us know as soon as possible!

**Providing mailing address, email addresses and cell phone numbers with names will help expedite your guests’ check-in experience. This helps with auction check out preparation, post event thank you letters and more. Thanks for your assistance in advance!

Silent Auction & Online Bidding

We will have an exquisite Silent Auction on display for you, with items like designer accessories, unforgettable experiences, golf foursomes, and much more!

Important Note: Do not register yourself as a Remote Bidder! You will be assigned a bidder number & receive your own Online Bidding link. As an attendee at the Gala, you will receive a text and/or email with your unique Online Bidding link. If we did not receive your phone number or email prior to the event, you will receive it once you check-in on Friday. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at UpstateNY@BreakthroughT1D.org.

Live Auction

Are you looking for a relaxing resort getaway? Aruba or Cabo san Lucas, perhaps?!  Or, maybe you’d like to crack open a bottle of 23-Year Pappy Van Winkle for the holidays! Or, how about a date night with an exclusive dinner, tickets to the Blake Shelton Friends & Heroes tour, & two rooms at the Renaissance Hotel in Albany, NY? These are just a few of the items in our live auction! Preview available now on mobile bidding!

Fund A Cure

An opportunity for you to fund innovative research and accelerate progress towards improving lives and finding cures. Funding opportunities during the evening’s program range from $25,000 to $250. When you hear the level at which you wish to make your gift to support T1D research, please raise your bid card until your bid number is called. All Fund A Cure gifts are 100% tax deductible.

Important Note: If you are attending our event, please do not register as a Remote Bidder! You will be assigned a unique bidder number and receive a personal link to our Silent Auction.

To Become a Remote Bidder

Even if you won’t be in the ballroom on Friday, November 15th, you can still help us raise money and get some incredible items in the process!

Just click this link to visit our mobile bidding site: https://BreakthroughT1DAlbanyGala24.ggo.bid

Once on the site, click Get Started to register and start bidding!

The Silent Auction will open on 11/13/2024.

Check out our exciting slate of Live Auction items, available only in the ballroom at the Gala!

Blake Shelton Live

Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience. This package includes 4 premium tickets to see Blake Shelton at the MVP Arena on Saturday, March 8th where you can hear hits like “God’s Country” and “Honey Bee.” Included is dinner for 4 before the show where “Every Time I Hear That Song” you’ll remember the great food and company. After the show, enjoy an overnight stay in 2 rooms at the beautiful Renaissance Hotel, ensuring you can “Relax” and enjoy “A Guy with a Girl” kind of night.

1 Week in Cabo

Experience a marvelous Mexican vacation at The Ridge at Playa Grande Resort & Spa. Located upon acres of private beach at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, this beautiful resort is within walking distance of downtown Cabo San Lucas shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and activities. You will enjoy a 1 week stay in an 850 sq ft suite, featuring a bedroom with king bed, 2 full baths, living room with a queen-size sofa sleeper, a modern kitchen and balcony. This package includes 2 roundtrip airline tickets out of Albany on Southwest Airlines.

An Evening with Angelo

Indulge in a delicious dinner in a unique setting, prepared by the man himself, Angelo Mazzone. Your taste buds and friends will thank you for this exclusive opportunity to have dinner for 10 prepared by Angelo in his state-of-the-art test kitchen in Clifton Park.

23-Year Pappy Van Winkle

Indulge in the epitome of whiskey craftsmanship in this coveted bottle of 23-year old Pappy Van Winkle. As rare as it is exceptional, this bottle has spent over two decades maturing in charred oak barrels. Secure your chance to own a piece of whiskey history and add this rare gem to your collection or gift to a connoisseur in your life a bottle that cannot be found in stores and is regarded as the best in the world!

Big Blue for Breakthroughs

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the thrill of NFL football from the best seats in the house when you and a friend watch the NY Giants take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1pm on Sunday, Nov 24th from MetLife Stadium. You’ll sit in section 113 on the 50 yard line, 6 rows up from the field and a VIP parking pass is included. Take your game day experience to the next level with your Coach%u2019s Club access that includes upscale food, beverages, and exclusive on-field access behind the Giants bench. Commemorate your great day when you get to go on the field after the game to take pictures. Touchdown!

Aruba Vacation

Escape to paradise with this luxurious 7 night stay at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino. Nestled on the southern coast of the picturesque island of Aruba, the resort offers guest the ultimate Caribbean vacation experience. This family-friendly oceanfront resort is located on beautiful Eagle Beach, voted one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches. Relax by the resort pool, or find your spot on the shimmering white sands of the beach and marvel at the clear turquoise waters. Your suite sleeps 4 with 1 private bedroom with a king bed and a living room with a queen sleeper sofa.