Treasures for TIHAN 2024
A fundraising event to benefit the programs and services of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network
Treasures For TIHAN 2024 – Saturday, June 8, 3-6 pm
“Treasures for TIHAN,” our signature fundraising benefit, celebrates 30 years of TIHAN’s service to the community with a spectacular event! Join us for a sparkling evening of fun, entertainment, live and silent auction, and making an impact!
Thanks to generous donors and friends, we have a lots of fun planned for you, with amazing auction items for you to bid on and win, a paddle raise to support essential programs and services, fun entertainment, delicious food, and more–along with an opportunity to make a difference and support people living with HIV.
It’s the biggest party of the year to benefit the programs and services that TIHAN provides for people living with HIV. This year’s event has two parts. The 10-day silent auction will be online and accepting bids from Wednesday, May 29 at 8am, and ending on Saturday, June 8 at 5:30pm. The live event is Saturday, June 8, from 3-6pm.
Tickets for this year’s event are $100 in advance, or $125 at the door. We are offering a special ticket price of 2 tickets for $150 only though May 31, so get yours now! You can also use the QR code below to purchase tickets.
We’re collecting lots of great items for our supporters to bid on during our online auction from May 29-June 8 and at our big event on June 8! Stay tuned to view the items and bid!
Event Admission – June 8, 3-6 P.M.
Tickets are only $100 in advance, or $125 at the door. We are offering a special ticket price of 2 tickets for $150 only through May 31, so get yours now! Purchase tickets here: Event Admission
Event Venue: Desert Diamond Hotel and Casino
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel is SMOKE-FREE indoors!
We’re excited to have a new venue: the ballroom at Desert Diamond Hotel & Casino in Tucson, on Valencia and Nogales Highway. It’s a beautiful facility with lots of free parking, and the ballroom is right next to the casino, so you are welcomed to stay afterwards and continue the party.
Desert Diamond is offering us a special room rate if you want to stay overnight Saturday night to chill out in one of their comfortable hotel rooms. These special room rates start at $122.
Reservations may also be made by calling 877-777-4212 or 520-342-3012. Refer to Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network room block. Reservations must be made by May 10, 2024. Room availability and special rate may not be available after this date.
The venue is just 15 minutes away from downtown or the University of Arizona.
Raffle Tickets
We are selling raffle tickets – $10 each, or 3 tickets for $25. Raffle drawing for the $1,000 prize will take place on Monday, June 10 at 5pm on Facebook live. Must be 18 to enter. Need not be present to win.
Tickets available at https://paybee.io/@tihan@17
Sign up to volunteer at the event
We need volunteers to help with a variety of roles, including event setup, registration, photography, silent auction support, check out, transporting items, and more. Event volunteers get free admission to the event.
Donate An Auction Item
Would you or your business/organization like to contribute an item or a gift certificate to support the cause, and receive exposure in our community of hundreds of compassionate people who share your values?
Auction items donated range from $50 to $5,000, and we’d love to have you join us with a donation of one or more gifts for us to auction (valued at a minimum of $50-$100 or more, please). We want to highlight you and your support. NOTE: this year, we are focusing on smaller sized auction items–especially gift baskets, gift cards and certificates, jewelry, trips and travel, and more. This year, we are NOT accepting donations of wall art.
Auction items that you would like to donate or that you have collected for the event may be dropped off at the TIHAN office (2660 North 1st Avenue) from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Also, item pickup may be arranged by calling TIHAN at 520-299-6647.
Please note: Items received after May 17, 2024 may not be included in the auction.
Items and completed donation forms may be delivered to:
TIHAN
2660 North 1st Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
TIHAN Phone: 520-299-6647
For more information, contact TIHAN at 520-299-6647 or email friends@tihan.org.
To access the online donation form, click here!
Or, you may download and fill in a donation form in advance.
Thanks To Our Event Sponsors
Become a 2024 Treasures Event Sponsor
Sponsorship levels begin at $250, and each level offers you a host of benefits, including free tickets, publicity, and great karma! Individuals or businesses can become an event sponsor. Categories are as follows:
| Amount Sponsor | Designation | Number Available |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | PEARL Sponsor | 1 |
| $7,500 | RUBY Sponsor | 3 |
| $5,000 | SAPPHIRE Sponsor | 5 |
| $2,500 | EMERALD Sponsor | 10 |
| $1,000 | TOPAZ Sponsor | 20 |
| $500 | AMETHYST Sponsor | 30 |
| $250- $499 |
OPAL Sponsorships | unlimited |
To become a sponsor or for more information, contact Scott Blades at 299-6647 or scott@tihan.org.
Payment for sponsorship may be done online at https://tihan.ejoinme.org/sponsorship
Benefits of each sponsorship level and deadlines are listed in this downloadable file.
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Find Out More About TIHAN
TIHAN, Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network, is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization focused on mobilizing the resources of faith communities to respond compassionately to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and to promote awareness and the prevention of HIV/AIDS.