{"id":15353,"date":"2026-06-16T15:26:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=15353"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:27:38","slug":"we-did-it-thank-you-for-making-our-annual-silent-auction-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2026\/we-did-it-thank-you-for-making-our-annual-silent-auction-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"We Did It! Thank You For Making Our Annual Silent Auction A Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ThankA Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing KIDS FIRST! Community!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our annual online silent auction officially wrapped up at midnight last night, and we are absolutely thrilled, humbled, and deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of support!<\/p>\n

Whether you placed a last-minute bid, claimed a winning treasure, shared our auction link with your network, or made a direct cash donation\u2014THANK YOU.<\/strong> You stepped up to the plate, and your generosity blew us away. From fierce bidding wars over the Choose Your Own Adventure<\/em> book collections to massive enthusiasm for our rare art, animation cels, and unique experiences, it was an incredibly fun and exciting ride to the finish line.<\/p>\n

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to the wonderful donors who generously gave their art, books, tickets, collectibles, and professional services to populate our catalog. We couldn’t have done this without you!<\/p>\n

\"\"As you know, e<\/strong>very single dollar raised goes directly toward our mission of turning Art and Experiences into Youth Education. Your contributions fund our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics<\/strong> and Film Festival<\/strong> programs. Because of you, we can continue training the next generation of youth to be critical media users, while delivering outstanding, enriching films to kids and families worldwide.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Winners:<\/strong> If you won an item or an experience, keep an eye on your inbox! Our auction team is officially working on fulfillment and will be reaching out to you shortly via email to finalize your shipping addresses and details.<\/p>\n

\"\"Missed Out? It\u2019s Not Too Late<\/strong>! Did you get outbid at the last second? Or did you miss the midnight deadline altogether? Good news: you can still take home a treasure while supporting KIDS FIRST! We have a select number of fantastic items\u2014including rare books, unique collectibles, and art pieces\u2014that didn’t receive bids before the clock ran out. In fact, one of our wonderful art buyers already reached out this morning to claim an extra piece directly! If you’d like to browse our remaining inventory and make a direct purchase to support our youth media literacy programs, please reach out to us at admin@kidsfirst.org. Let\u2019s turn these remaining items into incredible opportunities for our youth critics!<\/p>\n

We are so proud of what this community can accomplish when we come together. Thank you for standing with us, believing in our youth reporters, and helping us make a lasting impact.<\/p>\n

With our deepest gratitude,<\/p>\n

The KIDS FIRST! Annual Auction Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Robin Greenberg, Ranny Levy, Evie Kaatz, and Nancy Kenney<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing KIDS FIRST! Community!
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