Auction: Indulge in a luxury vacation to reconnect and recharge
Imagine yourself in two of the most captivating international destinations: the sun-washed Tuscan countryside or the pristine Caribbean beaches of Tulum.
We invite you to bid on two luxury vacations offering an unhurried bliss that lingers long after your return. Each select destination is steeped in history with unparalleled vistas and its own reputation for exceptional cuisine, featuring the finest local ingredients.
Option 1
Gather family and friends for a week “under the Tuscan sun” outside the stunning hill town of Cortona.
Seven nights in a 4-bedroom, 4-bath Tuscan villa with housekeeping, a breakfast chef, and concierge service.
A private pool, evening cooking class with dinner, and full-day wine tour with lunch and transportation are included.
Soak in the breathtaking countryside and relax, recreate, or tour a region famed for inspiring artists, oenophiles, and epicureans for centuries.
Great for 4 couples or 2 small families.
Option 2
Escape to your week-long retreat in Tulum, Mexico, known for its dramatic Mayan ruins and perch atop the Caribbean.
A 7-night stay in 4-bedroom, 3-bath beachfront villa with pool, and maid service.
A private chef at your disposal offering unlimited food and drinks, created with local ingredients.
The newly renovated space includes high-speed internet and central air conditioning.
Beachside massages, nature tours, and fishing excursions are available to book.
*You do not need to be at the event to bid. Absentee bids must be placed by May 28 and secured with a credit card. Reach out to Ann-Louise Lipman for further details: alipman@thefloatinghospital.org or 917.742.9820
Sponsors
To inquire about sponsoring this year’s event, please reach out to Ann-Louise Lipman, alipman@thefloatinghospital.org or 718-784-2240, ext. 215
BENEFACTOR
CHAMPION
VISIONARY
Karen & Doug Seidman
PATRON
Shannon & Philip LaRocco
Amy De Shong
ANCHOR
Belita Brown-Knight
Beltramini Family
Sarajane Brittis, PhD
Sean T. Granahan, Esq
Irish Business Organization of New York
Gloria Jackson
UNFCU
For 160 years, The Floating Hospital has provided healthcare, education, and relief services to New Yorkers who need them most. This summer, we celebrate not only how far we’ve come—but the course we chart next. You are invited to join us for an elegant evening marking our milestone anniversary and embracing our theme, 160 & Rising–Your Support, Their Futures—a tribute to your generosity, which has uplifted countless families, and the futures still waiting to be shaped. Together, we will honor our past, envision what’s ahead, and recognize the philanthropic spirit that continues to ensure children and families have access to care, stability, and opportunity.