Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer

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[Best of Seth Meyers ᡣ𐭩 @badpostsethm]

Photos of seth with sherry truhlar and nancy monestime-williams at the possible dreams event on sunday !
(Photos by mvcommunityservices on instagram)

[Matt Hsu @UprightHealth]

@TeamYouTube On Fri got hacked by crypto-scammers. Fixed! Today: YT terminated channel for encouraging "illegal activities". I have put out over 600 fitness videos since 2010 with ZERO strikes and 319k subscribers! can u plz reinstate channel!?

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

I'm at the airport, checking in. Just made it through security and was waiting for my bag to come through the scanner. A very feeble man with a walker and 2 hearing aids approaches one of the TSA people from... https://t.co/NY9hug1lua

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Ugh - here in D.C., it's "Shen Yun" season. The advertising is nonstop. Anyone else being bombarded with video ads?

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Many are enjoying this downtime between Christmas and New Year's. If you're starting to prep for a 2020 auction and are thinking about venues, you may enjoy this look back at my venues from 2019. https://t.co/UCXuzUCeYi

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

The last auction of 2019 is finished. It was a church auction, and we had many 1st-time auction goers in the crowd -- and many hand-crafted items on the tables.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Tonight a generous crowd raised money for programs that encourage young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers. #STEMforHer

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

A few photos from last night's auction at Gonzaga. It's always a big enthusiastic crowd of current and former parents who loooove this school.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Last night's gala raised money for arts education. The theme was a take on Truman Capote's famous 1966 Black and White Party.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Record attendance. Record fundraising. Generous support to build a new cancer center in the community.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Just six more fundraising auctions this year.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Last night the gala raised money for hospice (Capital Caring). Over 90% of their patients receive care in the home, and the group serves over 1200 patients a day. The development team opted for a play on The... https://t.co/FGCNI4aIUz

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Wowser...it is a stunning venue tonight for The Lab School of Washington. I particularly like the acrylic chairs and sequin white/gold tablecloths. Raising money for education geared towards children who learn differently. #paddleraiser #fundaneed

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Here are a few photos from tonight's Red Carpet Gala -- I believe we may have inched past last year's record high -- from Arlington Academy of Hope.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Auction donations of Nationals packages are always popular, but after watching last night's World Series game, I think they might be more valuable. #MoveItToTheLive

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Sacred Heart Medical Center - Children's Miracle Network just sent me these photos from the Lunch with Tiffany's event. The event is always Tiffany-colored blue, but another color or two is the accent. One... https://t.co/sZ5FhSB4Af

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Presentation Academy had a big night tonight, setting a new record for financial aid fundraising. It is always fun to see what "takes off" in the appeal. (I was wow'd by the generous $1k gifts tonite.) And of... https://t.co/QCh3mYYDak

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Ever considered selling tickets to your auction gala on FB? Here is one example. One of my Boston clients is promoting; I noticed the post has some shares. https://t.co/67MWOZt9ER

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

This Chicagoland nonprofit does a good job of creating events donors enjoy. More than one guest told me they LOVE this gala! Here are a few photos.

[Sherry Truhlar, fundraising auctioneer @redappleauction]

Dorian video: Shot inside the home of a man living in the Bahamas but his home is built on 15' pillars so he stayed inside. Impressive to see. Can't imagine how it would feel inside his house. https://t.co/yawUaNI6MT