Panthers for a Purpose (2022)

Mark Your Calendars NOW for the 2023 Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving and Party!

Week of Giving: February 19-25, 2023

Party: February 25, 2023

Tickets go on sale January 3, 2023.

2022 Panther Foundation Fund A Dream - Milestone Moments

At the 2022 Party, more than $40,000 was raised for Milestone Moments.

The Week of Giving is February 19-25, 2023. No tickets are necessary to participate in the "Fundraising and Pride Week" portion of events. Silent Auction bidding is open to everyone however, you will need to register to bid. Registration will open early January.

Silent Auction

We collecting items and experiences for our Silent Auction. Consider donating today and be a part of this great event!

PREVIEW

Browse and Bid

The 2022 Silent Auction will open for bidding on Wednesday, February 23 at 6 p.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Friday, February 24. Silent Auction link.

Browsing

You can choose to browse all or by category. Category list is in the upper left hand corner of your screen.

Mark Your Favorites

Before bidding opens and you are registered and signed in on the app, you will are able to mark your favorites by clicking the star. Having a "favorites" list will help you find and watch the packages you are most interested in once bidding is live.

Mobile Bidding

If you are outbid you will be notified via text message
You can keep an eye on your bidding packages and any "favorites" packages by clicking on the drop-down menu and selecting "My List".

Register Your Family/Household

To bid on Silent Auction items you need to register your family/household. If multiple family members register, then it is likely you will be bidding against each other. Once your family is registered, you can share the link to bid together as a household.

To Register, click the link and follow the steps below to set up or login to your account if you have participated previously:

Click on "Get Started"
Complete the registration process
Specific URL to Registrant: The URL created after entering your personal information, including credit card, is specific to you and should only be shared with family members. Sharing this link does not provide access to your credit card information but does allow bidding on items that would later be charged to your credit card.
Create your wish lists now by marking your favorites.

Bidding Tips

Mark Your Favorites

Mobile Bidding

Bid - Bid the Next Increment
Bid More - Bid more than the next increment or set your Max Bid!

Buy – If this option is enabled, you can purchase the package for the price listed.

If you are outbid you will be notified via text message, you will also see a notification on your homes screen.
You can keep an eye on your bidding packages and any "favorites" packages by clicking on the drop-down menu and selecting "My List".

Use Max Bid Function

If you know you absolutely want an item, consider using the Max Bid function under Bid More.

If using Max Bid: Bidding will automatically continue in your favor until your max bid is reached or until the auction closes. If you bid is lower than the highest max bid on that package, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid.

Pick Up Items

Where can I pick up my items?

Winners will receive a communication following the completion of the Silent Auction. This will include an appointment link to schedule a pick up time the week of February 28.

Where will I pick up the items?

District Services Center

1415 81st Avenue NE

Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Door 12, Early Childhood Door

Park Curbside & Come On In

Park, then come on in to let us know you are there. We will have your packages ready for you and can assist you getting them into your car.

General Auction Rules

All Sales are Final
Bidder is responsible for monitoring personal mobile bids
Report any unauthorized activity on your silent auction bidding account immediately to 763-600-5550.
All items are sold on a "as is" or "where is" basis
Purchaser is responsible to note the expiration date on items
Values shown online in catalog are donor's best estimate and are not guaranteed by the Panther Foundation
Payment is to be made in full via credit card following the completion of the auction
Items must be picked up within 7 business days of the close of the auction

Having Trouble?

Company Match/Giving

Dine-to-donate

Show your spirit

A young student wearing a blue Panther shirt and smiling

Plan now to dress head to toe in our school colors all week long. Send in photos (pantherfoundation@district16.org) to be entered into a drawing to win a gift card to the Panther Store:

Tuesday, Feb. 22 – White Out
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Red Out
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Blue Out
Friday, Feb. 25 – Panther Spirit Day!

Spirit Week Slideshow!

The Panther Foundation Party takes place Saturday, February 26 2022, 7 p.m. at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids. The Party will close out the fundraising week featuring an amazing Silent Auction and will feature the band Good for Gary, a Twin Cities favorite. Guests will sing and dance the night away celebrating SLP Schools and our community. We are planning a fun evening with apps, games and special program moments.

Party Details
Special Entertainment - Good for Gary

Party Details

VIP Event Pre-Party - 5:30 p.m.

Doors Open for all Guests - 6:30 p.m.

Panthers for a Purpose Program Begins - 7 p.m.

If you have a VIP Ticket - you get to start the party early! Join us at 5:30 p.m. for complimentary adult beverages, passed Hors d'oeuvres. You've got reserved VIP seating for the program and the concert, perfect for when you need to take a break from the dancing.

General Party Ticket Holders - Get there at 6:30 p.m. to grab a table for you and your friends. Our program will begin at 7 p.m. You won't want to miss this special part of the evening. Guests will enjoy appetizer stations throughout the evening and a cash bar.

Special Entertainment - Good for Gary

Good for Gary band posing together and smiling

Good for Gary is a Twin Cities cover band that specializes in playing current and past dance hits, focusing on the newest Top 40 songs. With a 7-piece line-up, there’s no hip-hop, pop, or dance song they can’t cover. You will hear some Iggy Azalea, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Macklemore and old school jams at every show.

The members of Good for Gary had been playing in Minnesota clubs for years in other bands and noticed that people love to dance to the music that the DJ plays during the set breaks. Most bands leave that stuff to the DJs, but Good for Gary is bringing dance music directly to the stage. With six years of playing nearly every weekend, Good for Gary has built a devoted local following and an electrifying live show.

Being a seven-piece band stocked with accomplished musicians, Good for Gary plays every note live with no backing tracks. The band’s humor and enthusiasm shines through in their bar-rocking, stage-jumping performances. Their devotion to getting people moving and staying current with today’s top hits is making Good for Gary one of the most exciting and sought-after cover bands in the Twin Cities.

This year, the Panther Foundation is shining a light on the importance of preparing students for milestone moments. We hope to shine a light on the important milestone beginnings that create confident and comfortable kids who are ready for their next steps.

Donate to the Milestone Moments Projects

Kinder Camp

Creating comfort and confidence at the beginning of our youngest learners' school experience.

A Woodcrest kindergarten teacher working with a student using Play-Duh

Westwood Welcome

Students coming together for the first time as they transition from elementary to secondary school.

A Westwood student giving the Panther Mascot a high five outside of the school building

Panther Mentors

Ensuring a welcoming personalized and successful start to a student's high school career as a 9th grader.

Check back on this website for all of the need-to-know information for the Panthers for a Purpose Event. Please send us your specific questions and we will update our FAQ for others to view.

Is this the Gala?

This is the Panther Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year. Since 2004, we have been proud of the 16 annual Gala events hosted by the Panther Foundation and attended and supported by so many of our community.

In 2021, we were unable to hold our traditional formal event. This year we are opting for something a little in between the 2021 event and the Galas from the past. This event is our largest fundraiser of the year - even though it may look and feel a little different. We hope this format will engage more of our community in the Giving Week and celebrate with us as we all come back together this year.

Will we host a gala again in the future? Perhaps.

What should I wear?

How can I sit with my friends? Is there a way to buy a table?

Our VIP Tickets come with reserved seating. We will do our best to group parties together in the reserved seating areas. Make sure you include a "group" name on your purchase and ensure the rest of the group does the same thing. VIP Tickets are limited so purchase yours early.

We do not have a table purchase option. Certainly you could purchase 8 VIP Tickets which would essentially be purchasing a table. Note this purchase would only name the purchaser on the receipt for tax purposes. We are unable to split purchases out to several people.

2024 Annual Sponsors

Become an Annual Sponsor

Become an Annual Sponsor and impact the Foundation and Spring Lake Park Schools all year long. Learn more about becoming an Annual Sponsor, the benefits and how to get your logo added to our website here.

Panther Foundation Facebook Page

We want to see the pictures of your watch party, tag the Panther Foundation on Facebook and share your photos and videos with our Panther Community!

Panther Foundation Facebook Page