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Summer Getaways in Arizona

July 20, 2018

Summer Getaways in Arizona: As temperatures heat up in the Valley, rates drop, offering incredible summer specials at some of our favorite resort properties. Whether you are a visitor from out of state, or a Phoenix local looking for a weekend staycation, a summer getaway at a Arizona resort is a great (and affordable!) way to stay cool, spend time with the family, and enjoy some much needed relaxation.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale: Located at Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale is just blocks from the Musical Instrument Museum, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Reach 11 Sports Complex, and High Street Entertainment and Shopping Center. One of our valued Auctions in Action partners supporting the Phoenix Metro Chamber Foundation, this property offers affordable rates, a beautiful pool and a rotating silent auction featuring an incredible collection of sports and entertainment memorabilia. Click here to book your stay and get ready to experience all that North Scottsdale has to offer.

Desert Ridge Marketplace North Scottsdale

Located just a short distance from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale, Desert Ridge Marketplace features premier shopping, chef driven restaurants, health and fitness inspired options and entertainment for every occasion.

Marriott Courtyard Chandler: The fastest growing city in the valley, Chandler offers many beautiful staycation options, with the Marriot Courtyard being one of our top picks. Just a short distance from popular sights around town including Wild Horse Pass and Rawhide. Before setting out to explore the area, you can unwind in stylish accommodations, featuring plush mattresses, spacious workspaces and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, or take a dip in the sparkling outdoor pool.

The pool at the Marriott Courtyard Chandler the perfect place to wind down after a fast-paced day in Chandler.

Want to stay near one of the most popular attractions in Arizona? Check out the Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, located just around the corner from Golfland Sunsplash. Featuring over 30 exciting rides and attractions, including thrilling waterslides and award-winning miniature golf, Golfland Sunsplash has something for the entire family. After a busy day, refuel at the Courtyard Phoenix Mesa’s on-site restaurant, The Bistro, or take a dip in the beautiul outdoor pool.

Enjoy the Southwest sunshine and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool at the Marriott Courtyard Mesa.

Both Marriott properties are valued Auctions in Action partners and feature rotating silent auctions benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. Click here to learn more about these properties and to book your Marriott getaway.

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa: If you have been to an Arizona Coyotes game or an Arizona Cardinals game, it’s likely you’ve noticed the beautiful Renaissance Hotel, our newest Auctions in Action hotel partner. Inspired by desert sunsets, this beautiful Arizona getaway mixes classic design with contemporary finishes. The Auctions in Action silent auction inside the Renaissance features 16 items, all of which benefit Feed My Starving Children. Once you place a bid on one of the items, enjoy a short walk to the beautiful Westgate Entertainment District and enjoy a movie, dinner, drinks, and endless entertainment options. Feel like staying in? Beat the heat at the Renaissance indoor spa. This is a can’t miss destination this summer to stay cool and enjoy a relaxing getaway. Click here to book now.

Inspired by desert sunsets, the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa mixes classic design with contemporary finishes.

Through our Auctions in Action program, over $25,000 has been raised for deserving charities and non-profits in partnership with these properties. Please take a moment to thank the incredible staff at these locations for partnering with CBU to make a difference.

2018 Major League Baseball Season

February 21, 2018

The 2018 Major League Baseball season is upon us! After an ice-cold winter of free agency, things are starting to heat up in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, located in Florida and Arizona. Here in the valley, Cactus League teams reported on Monday, headlined by the National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, and Arizona’s own Arizona Diamondbacks.

Spring Training Charity Benefits Unlimited

Visit our showroom M-F, 9am – 5pm to shop authentic signed MLB memorabilia, all for a great cause! A portion of each sale will benefit one of four featured charities.

There are a total of 10 Spring Training Facilities located here in Arizona. They are: Salt River Fields (Diamondbacks and Rockies), Cubs Park (Cubs), HoHoKam Park (Athletics), Peoria Sports Complex (Padres and Mariners), Surprise Stadium (Rangers and Royals), Camelback Ranch (White Sox and Dodgers), Scottsdale Stadium (Giants), Tempe Diablo Stadium (Angels), Maryvale Baseball Park (Brewers and finally Goodyear Ballpark (Indians). Click here for additional location information and schedules.

Games begin on Friday, February 23^rd and continue through the month of March leading up to opening day on March 29th. What does spring training mean for us? More fundraising opportunities! We will be fundraising for the Peoria Diamondback Club this Friday at Peoria Stadium for the Padres home opener and annual charity game. We will have a huge selection of sports and celebrity memorabilia on display and available to bid on throughout the game. The Peoria Diamond Club is a non-profit organization whose volunteers participate in the daily operation of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres Spring Training. In addition to Spring Training, the Diamond Club hosts special events and programs throughout the year to benefit local youth charities.

We will be fundraising for the Peoria Diamondback Club this Friday, February 23rd at Peoria Stadium for the Padres home opener and annual charity game.

If you are unable to make it to the auction, Dillon’s BBQ located close to the stadium on Thunderbird Road is currently hosting an Auctions in Action (AiA) silent auction benefiting Soldier’s Best Friend.

Not able to make it out to Peoria? No problem! We currently have AiA silent auctions scattered all across the valley. After taking in a Cubs game in Mesa, head a few miles down the road to Dave and Buster’s in Tempe. There you can grab a bite to eat, enjoy some drinks, and bid on awesome items benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona.

I know, I know, not everyone is a Cubs fan like me. Diamondback fans can watch their team at beautiful Salt River Field and end their night at the OdySea Aquarium. Inside you will find incredible aquatic wildlife, and our largest AiA display of 40 items! Each bid benefits the OdySea Aquarium Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity whose core focus is supporting education programs that assist low-income and Title 1 School in meeting and enhancing their curriculum.

Visit our Auctions in Action silent auction benefiting the OdySea Aquarium Foundation, now live at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale

If you are a fan of Andrew McCutchen, Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants, take in a game at Scottsdale Stadium during the day, go see a movie at Roadhouse Cinema at night, and bid on an item at their AiA benefiting MASK. So many options for you to a catch a baseball game and benefit a great cause here in the valley!

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Great Moments: Miracle on Ice

February 13, 2018

“Great moments are born from great opportunity.” Legendary coach Herb Brooks spoke those words to a ragtag group of college hockey players as they prepared for their David versus Goliath-esque matchup against the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet team in the 1980 Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid, New York. USA Hockey had the home ice advantage, but that’s the only upper hand the seventh-seeded U.S. team would have in this match-up. That is until they stepped onto the ice.

A few months prior, University of Minnesota coach Herb Brooks was hired on as the Team USA Olympic Hockey coach for the 1980 Winter Games. The team was projected to be filled with collegiate athletes, so a college coach was a must.

Brooks recruited students from his old University, and its direct competitor Boston College. The University of Minnesota and Boston College had a long running rivalry, but Brooks felt that the athletes from these two schools gave Team USA the best chance to defeat the Soviets.

1980 USA Hockey Team

The roster was headlined by Mike Eruzione and Jim Craig, two players most experts ticketed for a lengthy NHL career. Other notables were Jack O’Callahan, Neal Broten, Ken Morrow and Mike Ramsey. All great players, but nowhere near the talent of the Soviets. Brooks demanded that the team perfect the fundamentals, be better teammates, and most importantly, condition.

As the tournament kicked off, Team USA would finish 2nd in their group to Sweden, scoring 25 goals across 5 games and allowing only 10. In the other group, the Soviet Union stormed through the competition scoring 51 goals and allowing a mere 11. This would lead to the matchup that would later be known as the Miracle on Ice.

Remember when I mentioned that the Soviets held every notable advantage in this match-up? Well, everyone knew it. The experts knew it, the fans knew, and the players knew it. But once the puck dropped on February 22nd 1980, everything was on an even playing field. After two periods, the Soviets led 3-2, but hope wasn’t lost. Team USA had already done the unthinkable, they had stuck with the Russians for 40 minutes. Now all the conditioning Coach Brooks had demanded and the work they had put in up until this point would come into play. Team USA would complete the comeback and win the game 4-3, and as Al Michaels put it, “Do you believe in Miracles? YES!”

This framed Miracle on Ice signed display is available in our showroom or by calling 480-483-0525

To this day, the Miracle on Ice at the 1980 Olympic Games is considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history making memorabilia from this historic day a must have for any sports collector. Charity Benefits Unlimited is proud to offer a collection of authentic Miracle on Ice signed memorabilia including framed photographs, jerseys and more! Available for purchase in our showroom or to be featured at your next fundraising event, you can learn more about these historic pieces by contacting our team at 480-483-0525 or info@cbuauctions.com.

Visit our showroom or call 480-483-0525 to shop authentic signed Miracle on Ice memorabilia

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Thank You!

February 8, 2018

Thank you to everyone who came out to TPC Scottsdale for the Greatest Show on Grass, the Waste Management Phoenix Open. With record attendance numbers, Thunderbirds Charities saw an unprecedented amount of support for their efforts in the community. All week our booth was crowded with enthusiastic golf fans looking to shop for a cause! If you were unable to attend and would like to support Thunderbirds Charities, you can visit our showroom located at 15849 N. 77th St. #1 in Scottsdale, or call us at 480-483-0525 to purchase items that were on display at the Phoenix Open.

The Charity Benefits Unlimited team would like to thank everyone who visited us at the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open!

If you purchased an item from us at the Expo, pick up begins at our showroom on Wednesday February 14^th. For customers who are out of state or who opted to have their items shipped, processing has already begun, and will continue throughout the week. Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as your items have shipped. If you have any questions about the status of your order, give us a call at 480-483-0525, or e-mail us at info@cbuauctions.com.

Congratulations to Lydia who purchased this autographed Willie Nelson guitar! Thank you for supporting Thunderbirds Charities!

On the course, we saw the third straight year of the tournament extending to a playoff on the 18^th. This year, Arizona State University alum Chez Reavie and Gary Woodland battled it out for the title of 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open Champion. Woodland would eventually top Reavie, as the record setting weekend came to a close. In all, 719,179 people came through the gates to watch some golf, enjoy a cold beverage or two, and to support Thunderbirds Charities. This year’s attendance shattered 2017’s number by over 60,000, and only looks to expand in the future!

Gary Woodland, the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open Champion

You can learn more about Thunderbirds Charities here, and stay up to date on all of the news and information for the Waste Management Phoenix Open by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you in 2019!

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2018 Phoenix Open

January 23, 2018

The Greatest Show on Grass returns next week as the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open tees off here in our home town of Scottsdale! During one of our favorite weeks of the year, Charity Benefits Unlimited will be onsite in the Expo Center fundraising for Thunderbirds Charities. With over 200 items from some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, you can’t miss us!

Visit Charity Benefits Unlimited in the Expo Center at the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open

Founded in 1986, the mission of Thunderbirds Charities is to assist children and families, to help people in need, and to improve the quality of life in our communities. Each year, our fundraising efforts at the Phoenix Open help to support this incredible organization and the programs they offer. In total, we have raised nearly $270.000! This will be our 7^th year at the Phoenix Open, and we are excited to make it our biggest and best year yet! You can help by visiting our booth Monday, January 29^th – Sunday, February 4^th, PLUS, mention the coupon below and receive 25% off your entire purchase!

Take 25% off your entire purchase including exclusive items ONLY available at the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open

You can catch the practice rounds at TPC Scottsdale on Monday and Tuesday, but the real fun begins on Wednesday with the Annexus Celebrity Pro-Am. Participating celebrities include: Arizona Cardinals players Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson, former Cardinals head-coach Bruce Arians, Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith and John Elway, decorated Olympian Michael Phelps, and many more!

The actual tournament tees off on Thursday at 7:30am and goes through Sunday. There are some great names in the field this year, including headliners Rickie Fowler, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama (winner of the 2016 and 2017 Phoenix Open), and legend Phil Mickelson.

After spending a day on the golf course, you can head over to the Birds Nest Concert Series for a night cap. Plenty of drinks and live entertainment will be available Wednesday – Saturday. Scheduled performers include: Flo Rida, Florida Georgia Line, One Republic, Zedd and Nelly.

The Birds Nest Concert Series, January 31 – February 3rd, gates open at 3:30pm and the headliner takes the stage at approximately 8:30pm each night

This year’s Phoenix Open promises to be another great event, benefiting an amazing cause! You can find out more information on the tournament, parking, scheduling and more by clicking here.

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2017: Year in Review

January 8, 2018

2017 saw Charity Benefits Unlimited reach new heights as a company with over 900+ Auctions in Action silent auctions and 300+ charity events across 6 states! Those events, combined with a record year for direct showroom sales, translated to over $800,000 raised for deserving charity and non-profit organizations. This is a substantial increase from 2016, and we are so thankful to all of our customers and partners who made this number possible.

One of the highlights of 2017 was our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. Through a variety of fundraising programs including an onsite silent auction at each Rams home game (our team made 14 road trips to LA!), ongoing online auctions and special events, such as the Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon and the Taste of the Rams event, we have raised over $40,000 for the Los Angeles Rams Foundation! We would like to thank the Rams for their partnership and congratulate them on their first playoff appearance since 2004!

The CBU team made 14 roads trip to Los Angeles to raise money for the LA Rams Foundation

One of our most exciting partnerships in 2017 happened right here in our home state of Arizona and our home city of Scottsdale. That partnership is with OdySea Aquarium, located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura. Since launching our first Auctions in Action silent auction at OdySea this past spring, we have now raised over $70,000 for the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. The OdySea Aquarium Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity whose core focus is supporting education programs that assist low-income and Title 1 School in meeting and enhancing their curriculum. We could not be more proud of the success of this partnership and we look forward to working together in 2018!

In partnership with OdySea Aquarium, CBU has raised over $70.000 for the OdySea Aquarium Foundation.

We can’t talk about our success in 2017 without mentioning some of our incredible Auctions in Action (AiA) partners and the incredible difference they are making in our community:

Dave and Buster’s: $31,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Arizona
Mountainside Fitness: $25,000 total raised, benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona and Special Olympics Arizona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: $19,000 raised for Arians Family Foundation
Maggiano’s Little Italy: $18,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Arizona
Twin Peaks: $14,000 raised for American Cancer Society

Sending out a huge thank you to these partners and to all of our AiA partners who help us make a difference every single day!

In addition to the success of our AiA program in 2017, we had the honor of attending some incredibly successful events throughout the year. The Pump Foundation held its annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and raised over $27,000 in one night. Locally, Celebrity Fight Night raised $26,000 for Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Jump Ball 2017 raised $19,000 for Phoenix Suns Charities, and Eric Dickerson’s Golf Invitation raised over $19,000 for Young Warriors Foundation!

We want to thank all of our partners for an amazing 2017. Together, we did great work for these organizations, and we look forward to working together in 2018 and beyond!

Lastly, we want to thank you, our customers. Without you, none of this would be possible! Our company slogan is ‘Give with Passion’, and we work hard to deliver a quality product that allows these organizations to exceed their fundraising goals, but in reality it is you that gives with passion by participating in our silent auctions and visiting our showroom to shop for a cause.

Here’s to a great 2017, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead in 2018!

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Arians Family Foundation

December 27, 2017

The Arians Family Foundation motto: A Voice for Children. Led by former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, Arians Family Foundation (AFF) aims to better the future for countless children across the nation, giving them a chance to live in an environment where they feel safe, loved, and in a culture where they can succeed. Charity Benefits Unlimited is proud to be a fundraising partner for AFF events throughout the Valley, and in Arian’s off-season home state of Georgia.

Each year, Arians Family Foundation holds several events in Arizona, including the Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic in the spring and the Arizona Cardinals Cards Kick-Off party in the fall. AFF’s marquis event is the Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic held in Lake Oconee, Georgia. Each year around the 4th of July, AFF invites hundreds of athletes and celebrities to join the event, which includes a gala night with musical guests as entertainment. In 2017, country star Chase Rice and American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, performed for attendees during dinner. The 2018 Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic will conclude with an incredible live performance by Kane Brown. We can’t wait! Click here for tickets and details.

Arians Family Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic

2017 Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic in Reynolds, Lake Oconee, GA

With help from our Auctions in Action community partners who host silent auctions benefiting AFF throughout the year, Charity Benefits Unlimited successfully raises thousands of dollars annually for this incredible organization. It is an honor to have a Bruce Arians in the state of Arizona, who was not only a great leader to our home team, but is someone who gives back so much to our community.

Arians Family Foundation Auctions in Action Alamo Drafthouse

Auctions in Action silent auction at Alamo Drafthouse Phoenix/Chandler benefiting Arians Family Foundation

Click here for upcoming AFF events, and to learn more about this incredible organization.

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Los Angeles Rams Foundation

November 11, 2017

As the 2017 NFL season continues, so does our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. This season Charity Benefits Unlimited and the Rams have joined forces to raise money for the team’s foundation. Through a variety of programs including an onsite silent auction at each Rams home game, ongoing online auctions and special events, such as the Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon and the Taste of the Rams event, we are very proud to announce that, together, we have raised over $40,000 for the foundation!

Los Angeles Rams Foundation Charity Luncheon

We were very proud to be a part of the 2017 Los Angeles Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon.

The Rams Foundation focuses on providing resources that will impact the greater Los Angeles area, specifically youth education, health/wellness and poverty. Some of the non-profits they benefit are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and Make a Wish Los Angeles, just to name a few. The Los Angeles Rams are making such an impact in the community, and we couldn’t be more proud to help aid their efforts. Learn more about the LA Rams Foundation and how they are giving back to the community by visiting their website.

If you want to help support the LA Rams Foundation, you can click here to visit the 24/7 online auction, or visit our Charity Benefits Unlimited team at each home game this season. Our silent auction will be located on the East side of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and will feature a huge selection of authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia. Each bid will help make a difference!

Charity Benefits Unlimited will be at each Rams home game this season fundraising for the LA Rams Foundation. Visit us on the East side of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Planning your fundraising event!

November 9, 2017

There you are, planning your fundraising event. You and your team are brainstorming a cool, easy way to raise money for a non-profit at your gala next month. Someone suggests a basic raffle. Effective? Sure. But will it make the impact you are looking for? No. Then you hear the two words you’ve been searching for: Silent Auction. It’s perfect. A company can come in with custom-framed items ranging from football to entertainment, process payment, and help you reach your fundraising goals. Now to find that company to meet all your needs… Presenting Charity Benefits Unlimited!

No matter the size of your event, Charity Benefits Unlimited will work with you to exceed your fundraising goals. We will provide items of your choice to your organization on a consignment basis, with no financial obligation or risk on your part. The bidding process is easy, and holds a lot of benefits for you. For example, an item is opening at $100, 25% of the opening bid is automatically donated back to you. This item ends up selling for $300; you will receive $225 for the item and we will receive $75 (75% of the minimum bid). It’s a win-win for everyone! Items that do not sell at your event will be returned to us at no additional cost to you.

“It was a relief to not have to worry about the auction during the event, but still be able to receive the benefits of having a silent auction” – Brian, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

We have raised over 4.7 million dollars for local and national charities such as: Bruce Arians Family Foundation, JDRF, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Make A Wish Arizona, among many others, and you can be next! What are you waiting for? Contact us to learn more about our services and start the journey to meet your fundraising goals! Visit cbuauctions.com, email us at info@cbuauctions.com or call us at 480-483-0525.

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Charity of the Month: Thunderbirds Charities!

March 2, 2016

Spring event season is upon us, and our most successful event of 2016 has been the Waste Management Phoenix Open benefiting Thunderbirds Charities. We will continue our efforts in raising money for Thunderbirds, as they have been chosen to be our Charity of the Month. Throughout the month of March, 10% of in-house sales will directly benefit Thunderbirds Charities.

Recently awarded ‘Most Outstanding Foundation’, Thunderbirds Charities aim to assist children and families in need through the funds raised throughout the Phoenix Open. They have raised a total of $86 million dollars of countless for Arizona Charities.

“Thunderbirds Charities was established in 1986 as the charitable arm of the Phoenix Thunderbirds. The mission of Thunderbirds Charities is to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in our communities.”

You can learn more about Thunderbirds Charities via their website!

You can help us continue to raise money for Thunderbirds Charities by visiting our showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm!

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