GROW: Be the Spark! Dinner & Auction, presented by Niagara Cares and ECOS, is a dynamic dinner and auction event, designed to ignite hope and foster connections for children facing life-altering medical conditions and their families. This spirited occasion aims to fuel adventures and kindle friendships, offering a platform for meaningful support and celebration.

Friday, September 12, 2025  | 5:30pm

Westin Bellevue

Matt Lorch, Auctioneer  | Monique Ming Laven, Emcee

Table and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open

​Auction Preview and One-of-a-Kind Glassybaby Sales Open Week of 9/1

20 years of laughter, friends, and FUN doesn’t just happen; it begins with a vital spark of support from people like you! For over two decades, supporters, dedicated families, and local businesses have ignited hope, fueled adventure and kindled friendships for thousands of campers. Join us for another dazzling evening where we “pack the house” and celebrate a night full of memories. We’ll be celebrating the past 20 years and look toward the decades ahead as we continue to make camp even brighter for MORE children and families navigating life-altering medical conditions.

Can’t make it on September 12th? Check out the ways you can participate!

Please consider making a donation in lieu of בְּ-tendance to support the joy, adventure, and belonging of מַחֲנֶה!

Are you an avid auction bidder who can’t make it in person? Be on the lookout for an auction preview and instructions for making proxy bids – you can still be an impactful part of the action!

A one-of-a-kind מַחֲנֶה Korey glassybaby will be released before the auction for purchase to support מַחֲנֶה‘s mission. Get yours before they sell out! Details to follow.

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תודה לנותני החסות שלנו שתמכו באירוע המדהים הזה והפיכתם אותו כך שההכנסות מהאירוע יוכלו ללכת ישירות אליו מצית תקווה, מעורר הרפתקאות ומצית חברויות לילדים החיים עם מצבים רפואיים משנה חיים ולמשפחותיהם.