A baby has brittle bone disease. Two people have been diagnosed with brain tumors. Another man, who is just 39 years old, has ALS. These are some of the people who will benefit from the support of Lancaster County Field of Hope this year. The Columbia-based organization helps people in Lancaster County who are facing health hardships, and you can be a part of this mission by attending Hope@22, a fundraiser for the organization.
Hope@22 will be held on Saturday, April 2, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Garth gallery, 22 S. Second St., Columbia. The event - named for the address of the gallery - will feature a silent auction, giveaways, beer from Pour Man's Brewing, wine and lite fare. Josh Wolpert will provide live entertainment.
It's been two years since Field of Hope has been able to hold its auction, said Carol Heth, who founded the organization in 2016. Garth donates the space for the evening, and a wide variety of items will be up for grabs.
Prizes include a staycation at the Heths' Columbia 6-acre property, which is an Airbnb. A cooking night for 10 at the Heths' house is also featured. Prizes also include a live edge pecan coffee table, a suite for 24 people to see a Barnstormers game, artwork, a basket of kitchen items and a cookbook signed by chef Chris Santos, wine donated by Deerfoot Winery and a planter from Perfect Pots.
"This year, we are offering online bidding as well as in-person," Heth stated. "We'll be posting items online, so people from out of state or anyone who can't come to the event can bid."
Heth remarked that Garth provides a unique space for the event. "It's an art gallery, so there are all kinds of neat things to look at while you're there," she said.
She also noted that the 2022 recipients of Field of Hope's support are invited to attend Hope@22 as the organization's guests and will be introduced at the event. Applicants are evaluated individually when determining who will receive financial support each year, she said. Since its inception, Field of Hope has helped 26 recipients, giving away just shy of $235,000. In the past, the auction has raised $6,000, and Heth said she's hoping this year will match or surpass that amount.
Tickets are not required to attend Hope@22, but a door donation is requested. Heth noted that the event will take place on the second floor of the gallery, so stairs are used to access the space.
"Come out and enjoy an evening of giving to others and supporting those who are going through a rough time," she commented. "Come out and meet some new people. It's a relaxing evening, although the bidding does get a little competitive. It's just a fun night out."
For more information on Hope@22 or to access online bidding for the auction, visit http://www.lancofieldofhope.com.
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