We are now accepting donations for the Derby's Auction. You can click on one of the links below to donate an auction item or browse for ideas to donate. Scroll further to see examples of auction items donated last year.
Examples from the 2022 Auction List
Villa McFuego, Puerto Vallarta
$2,400 - Estimated Value
Enjoy a three-night stay on mutually agreed upon dates between May 15 and October 31, 2022, in a beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta. This villa is fully staffed with a cook, maid service, and house server and sleeps 6 guests comfortably. This oceanfront property has a private pool and beach.
Donated by: Pat and Andy Brown
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Diamond Heartbeat Necklace
Value: $1,365
This stunning piece is 14 karat gold with .31 cttw Diamond (GH/SI1-SI2 Quality) women’s necklace. The chain can be adjusted from 15-18”.
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Donated by: Bridget Bandy and Mary Jo Gurley
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Private Dining Event at War Horse for 12!
Value: $2,500
Jim Tinkham, Certified Executive Chef, will prepare a delectable dinner for you
and your guests including wine and Tito’s Vodka drinks. This will take place on a mutually agreed-upon date at the War Horses Lounge. Please book before May 1, 2023.
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Donated by: War Horses For Veterans and Jim Tinkham
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A Trip to the mountains. Sleeps 12!
Value: $4,000
“The Range” in Breckenridge, CO is a 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath home just minutes from Main Street attractions and Summit County adventures, ranging from skiing to biking. This incredible property boasting a chef’s gourmet kitchen also has a shuffleboard table in the game room and a hot tub on the lower deck where you can enjoy the mountain scenery. Enjoy a 4 night stay on a mutually agreed-upon date between October 2022 and May 2023.
Donated by: Steve Bax
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Custom Fire Pit
Value: $1,100
Enjoy evenings by the fire with this unique fire pit package including the fire pit, lid, wood holder and a fire poker. This combination will be a great addition to any backyard and will be a fun conversation piece. ROUGH and RIGID FIRE PITS in Basehor, KS got their notoriety by making a custom fire pit for our very own Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes! Their fire pits are made from old propane tanks and tilt for directional heat. The owners of Rough and Rigid are very happy to support War Horses for Veterans because their dads are veterans, too! A bundle of firewood is included to get you started!
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Donated by: Joe and Christy Heller and Rough and Rigid Fire Pits
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The Royal Package
Value: Priceless
Three lucky guests will enjoy Diamond Club tickets to a Friday night game on a mutually agreed date. You will be sitting with War Horse's favorite Royal’s alum, Jaime Bluma. This package includes premium parking, Fireworks experience on the field after the game and a guided tour of the stadium and clubhouse with Jaime. There will also be a surprise meet and greet with other famous Royal alumni. Finally, this package includes Royals swag including autographed items.
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Donated by: The Kansas City Royals
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Foursome in the War Horses Golf Tournament
Value: $750
Join the team from War Horses for Veterans at Prairie Highlands Golf Course on Monday, September 19, 2022, for a fun day of golf. Your foursome will receive the VIP treatment that day by having WHFV coolers of drinks and snacks waiting for each of you when you arrive so that you will never have to wait for the beer cart on the course. You will also receive 4 WHFV shirts and 4 sleeves of Tito’s golf balls. Entry into the tournament is of course included as well!
Donated by: War Horses for Veterans
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Live Painting by Kansas City artist, Alexander Austin
Value: $2,000
Alexander Austin will create a beautiful painting during the Derby Party to be auctioned off at the end of the night. Alexander’s prominent work includes Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the KC Chiefs, and Royals just to name a few.
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Donated by: Alexander Austin and Nick Lewman
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Sporting KC Package
Value: $1,500
This soccer lovers package includes 6 game tickets, pregame field access, a pregame coaches corner, and post-game field club locker tours! The game will be on a mutually agreed-upon date.
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Donated by: Dr. Neal Erickson
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A week in Hilton Head
Value: $3,000
This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is located in Palmetto Dunes Plantation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This beautiful home sleeps 8 guests and is lagoon-facing as well as a short 5-minute walk to the beach. It is close to numerous golf courses, restaurants, and miles and miles of bike trails. 2 hours of daily tennis or pickleball courts are included free of charge. This home is available for a week's stay from September 2022 to May 2023.
Donated by: Ted and Tiffany McBride.
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One Kansas City - War Horses
Value: Priceless
This 1:1 Alexander Austin print has been customized by the artist and personalized for War Horses for Veterans. The original painting is a compilation of the Kansas City skyline, memorable moments, city legends, and the various murals painted by the artist throughout his career. The original painting traveled the city as an interactive art exhibit where people were asked to add their signatures, bringing Kansas City together as one. This "One Kansas City for War Horses" is made available, especially for the War Horses for Veterans Derby Party. The artist used acrylic paint to include the War Horses emblem and asked the cofounders to participate, adding their signatures to this one of a kind art piece. A special note will also be added to the back of the print thanking the gracious donor for supporting the War Horses mission.
Donated by: Nick Lewman
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