We are lucky to have two VERY talented men as our Masters of Ceremony for our event.  They add a ton of excitement and energy to our event and we cannot wait to share them with you again this year!

The Groz

Dave Grosby is the co-host of “Bob and Groz.” The Groz has spent the last 21 years of his 39-year broadcast career as a Seattle sports talk show host. Dave is also the play-by-play announcer for Seattle U basketball on KTTH 770. Before coming to Seattle, Dave worked at KFI in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento. He’s been married to his wife Bonnie for 23 years.

http://mynorthwest.com/category/bob_and_groz/

Chris Cashman

Chris is known as the formidable host of XBOX LIVE’s “1 vs. 100” – Reaching over 20 million subscribers and combining the experience of a TV show with interactive social gaming.  This new genre of entertainment was featured on Evening Magazine and has already earned awards including a place in the Guinness Book of World Records! Chris is also a television & radio veteran who’s hosted locally in Seattle on KING, KSTW and The Seattle Channel. For those efforts, he’s won 5 Emmys and appeared Nationally on the Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, PBS and CBS. As host of Microsoft’s Small Business Show, Chris has worked with some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the Country.  Chris also brought listeners his unique brand of humor as the Co Host & Producer for “The Groz” on ESPN radio in the Northwest.  He has produced the last 4 Emmy Award Galas for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, as well as the Puget Sound Radio Broadcasting Association “Soundie” Awards show. Chris is currently the host of “Business on Main” on MSN — The small-business leader’s source for information and inspiration.

http://www.chriscashmanonline.com

How exciting that we have an original drawing for our wine labels this year.  Not only will the wine be available for your consumption at our event, but you can even order a bottle or 12 to take home with you!  We are getting very excited!

Well, if you do, we have some wonderful silent auction items perfect for them!  We have a toddler’s game package, withT all the classics, and an easel for lots of art time!  You will also find a life size teddy bear…perfect for a reading nook to cozy up with.  Tons more for you to see in the silent auction, so make sure to get your tickets!

No need to wait anymore for that new iPad….we have one in our raffle this year.  Raffle tickets are $10 each, so you could actually get an iPad for $10 and know that your money was going to a good cause!  A win-win for all

Our 2012 event is quickly approaching on September 22nd!  We have some great items this year and once again, will have The Groz and Chris Cashman as our MCs.  With those two and the energy we consistently have our events, you are sure to have a wonderful time!  Please email catalinashope@gmail.com to RSVP!

Thanks to all of our donors and sponsors for our 2011 event.   Without our generous sponsors, our event and support for uncompensated care would not be possible.  Please see our full list of 2011 Sponsors.

How would you and your friends or family like to vacation at a beautiful home on the 4th hole of the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course?!  You have your own private pool and spa, with a built in BBQ to enjoy the views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.  You are always guaranteed wonderful weather in this part of California and there are activities for everyone!

A golfer’s paradise! PGA West boasts six golf courses with access to three public golf courses. The Coachella Valley boasts tennis, world class spas, multiple casinos, fishing, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, hiking, Palm Springs Aerial Tram rides, seasonal snow play in the local mountains, fine dining, and shopping at nearby El Paso and Old Town La Quinta.

This is just one of several vacations that we will be auctioning off at our event on September 24th, 2011.

Hi Everyone!

Our guild has a Facebook page that we keep updated with pertinent information about our events throughout the year.  Make sure you “like” us to be the first to know and also to keep updated on how much we raise for the hospital.  Thanks!

Catalina’s Hope Guild

Please join us for our annual Wine Pairing and Auction to raise money for uncompensated care for Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Visit our Events tab for more information.  We look forward to seeing you there!