The PNA Foundation is holding its annual Silent Auction on Thursday, Nov. 13, during the PNA 100th Anniversary Gala. All contributions and support will help the PNA Foundation continue its mission to benefit the sustainability of local news through philanthropy and fundraising, training and recognition of professional and student journalists. Support our PA Newsroom Internship Program, training programs and so much more.
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One hundred 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold for $100 each, giving you a chance to win up to $5,000 cash! Tickets will be sold online. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the PNA 100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Nov. 13. Winner will be drawn during the Nov. 13 event.
Purchase your 50/50 Raffle Ticket Now!
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Bid on these generously donated items at the Nov. 13 event. If you are not able to attend the event, email your top bid on any of these items to the PNA Foundation by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Winning bidders will be announced during the Nov. 13 event.
Items donated so far:
- Two-night stay at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort (includes breakfast and 3 p.m. late checkout) plus a $1,000 gift card that can be used at their spa, golf course, retail stores and/or food & beverage at the resort. Value of $2,270. Donated by the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Trib Total Media.
- Four tickets to the University of Miami vs. the University of Pittsburgh Panthers college football game on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh. Includes (1) parking pass. Value $325. Donated by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- Six Home Plate Club tickets for a mutually agreed date of the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season at PNC Park. Value of $2,400. Donated by Ogden Newspapers.
- Four VALR VIP tickets for a mutually agreed date of the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season at PNC Park. Value of $1,400. Donated by Ogden Newspapers.
- Three tickets to the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles football game on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. Section 240, Row 5, Seats 12, 13, 14. Value of $450. Donated by Kreischer Miller.
- Gift card for two-night stay to the Hotel Hershey, includes breakfast. Value $800. Donated by Hershey Resorts.
- Two-night stay at Lakefront Getaway at Indian Lake. Value of $800. Donated by the Bedford County Development Association.
- Overnight stay to Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center in Pocono Manor. Restricted dates apply. Value of $700. Donated by Kalahari Resorts.
- Peddler’s Village overnight stay plus dinner at Earl’s, their signature restaurant. Value of $400. Donated by the Bucks County Herald.
- “Visit Johnstown” gift basket contains many local items including concert passes from 1st Summit Arena, books, CDs, t-shirts, hat, etc. Value of $657. Donated by The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown.
- Flag. Value of $70. Donated by PA Senator Pat Stefano.
- Flag. Value of $15. Donated by PA Republican House Leader Jesse Topper.
- Bottle of Whiskey or Bourbon. Value of $60. Donated by Espy House Whiskey.
- Table Runner. Value of $55. Donated by Award Winner Journalist Heather Koontz, Bedford Gazette.
- Custom-Lined Eagles Blazer, Size 44. Value of $300.
- Gettysburg Basket. The basket contains a bottle of Adams Co Rebel Red, 2 hand painted Gettysburg wine glasses, a deck of playing cards with a vintage map of Gettysburg Square on the back, a trio of local made jams, crackers, local applesauce, a Gettysburg candle, and two pairs of cute Lincoln socks. Value of $100. Donated by Destination Gettysburg.
- Basket of goodies packed with a lot of symbolism – the raspberry for what the colonial newspaper in New York used to let the patriots know new info on the British. They’d print, “We now have raspberry brandy” to let George Washington’s spies know they had intel. “Things I’m Thankful For” since I’m happy print newspapers are still here, & of course, local Bedford, PA syrup. Donated by Tyna Walker-Lay (writer at the Bedford Gazette) and Peppercorn Marketplace.
Interested in donating? Email foundation@pa-news.org with a brief description, value and photo (if available) of the item.
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Questions? Contact Teresa Shaak at 717.703.3003.
