Hope Forward · Live auction
Extraordinary experiences. An Extraordinary Cause.
This year's live auction takes you from the set of The Pitt to the South Pacific with front-row access and one-of-a-kind escapes along the way.
Explore the lineup and get ready to raise your paddle at Hope Forward: Funding Science. Fueling What's Next. on October 22.
How to Bid:
Preview the live auction packages below, including experience details and important terms and conditions. Bidding takes place exclusively in person at the Fall Benefit on October 22, 2026. Online bidding and purchases are not available.

Spa & Sparkle Staycation
Bring your two best friends for a two-night stay in the spectacular three-bedroom Presidential Suite at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, with three restorative spa treatments and a private dining experience for up to six. Add a little extra glamour with customized Oribe hair treatments and blowouts for three at Charles Ifergan Salon, and a $1,500 Jill Alberts Jewelry gift card with private in-room styling and piercing. It's a staycation filled with pampering, sparkle, and unforgettable indulgence!
View Fine Print
Waldorf Astoria: Accommodations, spa treatments and private dining are subject to availability and blackout dates.
Charles Ifergan Salon: Blowouts must be redeemed Tuesday–Saturday with select stylists only and expire April 22, 2027.

Voyage of Hope
Set sail on an extraordinary South Pacific voyage of your choice for two aboard Evrima from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Unwind in the luxury of your Terrace Suite while enjoying world-class hospitality and the intimacy of an exclusive yachting experience. Choose your dream South Pacific voyage and experience an unforgettable journey where adventure meets unparalleled elegance.
View Fine Print
Certificate is valid for one complimentary voyage for two in a pre-determined Terrace Suite aboard any South Pacific voyage on Evrima, subject to availability. The average length of a South Pacific voyage is 7 nights; the itinerary and duration covered by this certificate are subject to confirmation by the cruise provider. Excludes Christmas and New Year’s voyages. Suite upgrades may be purchased for the cost difference, subject to availability. Certificate applies to the voyage only. Winner is responsible for air transportation, pre- and/or post-cruise hotel accommodations, and transfers to and from the ship. Not eligible for the preferred air promotion. Optional shore excursions and personal onboard expenses are not included. Taxes, fees, and port expenses per passenger are additional and are the winner’s responsibility. Certificate may not be transferred, redeemed for cash, or sold. Voyages redeemed with this certificate, including additional suite upgrades or supplemental items, are not eligible for commissions. Valid for one year from the issue date of October 22, 2026.

The Ultimate Dinner Party
Host a private dinner party in your home for 10 guests, featuring a custom menu prepared by RPM Chef Bob Broskey. Elevate the evening with exceptional wines personally selected and presented by renowned sommelier and Michelin-starred restaurateur Michael Muser, including expert pairings, captivating storytelling, and unparalleled hospitality. Elegant event design by Vince Hart of VH Designs, with florals and linens from Windy City Linens, to add the finishing touch to this one-of-a-kind dining experience.
View Fine Print
RPM Chef Broskey: Private dinner to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date; valid for 1 year.
Michael Muser Wine experience: Must be scheduled at least 6 weeks in advance on a mutually agreeable date; host must provide at least 20 wine glasses at the event site; expires December 31, 2027.
VH Designs & Windy City Linens: Experience not redeemable on major holidays; valid for 1 year.
Hollywood Insider Experience
*** Set visit and lunch on the Warner Bros. lot must take place no later than December 18, 2026. ***
Go behind the scenes of one of TV’s biggest hits. You and a guest will enjoy a special opportunity on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California. You’ll take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour and visit the set of The Pitt during a Season 3 production break. The set visit does not include access to or observation of filming.
While you are on the Warner Bros lot, you’ll separately share lunch with Emmy winner and breast cancer survivor Katherine LaNasa, who plays beloved veteran charge nurse Dana Evans on The Pitt. The lunch will take place on the same day as the set visit, at a time and location to be determined by production, subject to Ms. LaNasa’s availability.
Then settle into six glamorous nights at two Four Seasons icons:
- Three nights at the legendary Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, in a Studio Suite with daily breakfast for two and complimentary valet
- Three nights at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, in a Premier Balcony King Room
Savor dinner for two at Michelin-starred Seline, helmed by Chef Dave Beran, former executive chef of NEXT in Chicago and 2026 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: California.
Finish camera-ready after a signature treatment and blowout at Chris McMillan Salon, stylist to the stars, plus a gift bag of Chris McMillan hair products to take home.
Set visit subject to production approval, availability and other conditions. See fine print for full terms.
View Fine Print
The Pitt Set Visit, Warner Bros. Studio Tour and Lunch with Katherine LaNasa: The set visit, Warner Bros. Studio tour, and lunch with Katherine LaNasa must all take place on the same day, during Season 3 production, no later than December 18, 2026, on a date and at times approved in advance in writing by production. The set visit will occur during a production break and will not include access to or observation of filming.
All aspects of the set visit, Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and lunch are subject to production and talent availability and may be changed, modified or canceled based on production needs, circumstances beyond production’s control, or other unforeseen circumstances. Both guests must be 18 years of age or older and are subject to Producer’s prior approval. Each guest will be required to sign all required documentation, including a Set Visit Agreement and Confidentiality Agreement, and to comply with all production, studio and security requirements as a condition of participation. Producer reserves the right to deny any proposed guest access to the studio facility or set. The set visit, Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and lunch may not be sold, reauctioned, transferred or assigned. Warner Bros. Television’s contribution to this package is limited to the set visit, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and lunch on the Warner Bros. lot.
Warner Bros. Television and the producers of The Pitt are not providing, and are not responsible for, transportation, airfare, parking, lodging, meals or dining experiences, salon experiences, or any other elements of this package. Transportation, airfare, lodging, meals and other travel-related expenses associated with the set visit are not provided by Warner Bros.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel: Provided by Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Based on availability. Major holidays, Super Bowl weekend and holiday weekends excluded; other blackout dates may apply. Not valid with other promotions or events and not redeemable for cash, services or gratuity. Certificate must be presented at check-in. Expires December 31, 2027.
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills: Provided by Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Based on availability. Components may not be split. Credit card required to book. Certificate must be presented at check-in. Expires October 22, 2027.
Seline: Provided by Seline. Dinner for two includes food and tax. Reservations required and subject to availability. Gratuity and alcohol not included. No expiration.
Chris McMillan Salon: Provided by Chris McMillan Salon. Available Monday–Saturday; closed Sundays and major holidays. Appointment required. Certificate must be presented at redemption. Valid for 1 year.
Hotel stays and other package elements do not need to be used on the same dates as the set visit. All package elements are non-refundable and not redeemable for cash.

Birdies, Beauty & Bling
Tee off at two of the country's premier private clubs: a hosted threesome on Medinah Country Club’s famed Course #3 (site of the 2026 Presidents Cup) and a foursome at Rich Harvest Farms complete with lunch and a private auto museum tour. Beyond the greens, indulge in a luxurious day of beauty at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology, with Botox, a DiamondGlow microdermabrasion facial, Sofwave skin rejuvenation, and premium Alastin skincare. Complete the experience with a $2,000 gift card to Lester Lampert, Chicago's renowned fine jeweler, for the perfect touch of sparkle.
View Fine Print
Medinah Country Club: Golf threesome requires accompaniment by a club member. 2027 date and tee time must be mutually agreed upon with the member host and club.
Rich Harvest Farms: Round must be played on a weekend day between July and October 2027. Date and tee time must be mutually agreed upon with the club. Includes carts, greens fees, lunch for four, and a tour of the auto museum. Caddies and alcohol are not included.
Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology: Must call and mention certificate when scheduling. Certificate must be presented at appointment. Not valid for products at Skin Science. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Must be presented at the time of service. Non- transferable and not replaceable. May not be combined with certain promotions unless specified. Expires January 8, 2027.
Lester Lampert: Gift card expires October 31, 2027.
Social