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Here are the top 10 Questions we typically receive from our guests about a virtual experience:
1. What does JDRF 2020 Virtual Dream Gala mean? Since we are not able to meet in person this year to advance our mission of Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications, we are bringing the experience to you digitally. The virtual experience includes an auction with mobile bidding and brief program that you can log in on May 29th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. The program will begin at 7:00 pm with music before and after the program. 2. How do I know where to connect to the virtual event? You will be e-mailed the link to connect to the program by Monday, May 25th. The link will also be available on the JDRF Kansas City and JDRF Wichita Facebook pages. 3. Does it cost to attend? No, the there is no cost to join the virtual event. Please register as an online guest and pre-register your credit card so that we can send you the link to join the program and bid on auction items once it is open. 4. How many people can connect to the virtual event? We can have over 2,000 unique logins. 5. Why do you need my credit card at registration? The credit card information that you enter at registration allows you to bid on the auction items. Your credit card will only be charged if you are the winning bidder or you if choose to make a Fund A Cure gift. 6. When can I start bidding on auction items? The auction bidding will start in the morning on Monday, May 25th. Be sure to set a maximum bid and then your bid will be increased at the set level on that item until you have been out bid for that item. You will be notified if your maximum bid is out bid so you can increase your bid for the items you really want to win. 7. When will the auction close? The auction will close during the May 29th program before the Fund A Cure portion of the evening. There will be an announcement made during the program of when the auction closes. 8. I won’t be able to watch on May 29th, can I make a gift now? Yes, you may make a Fund A Cure gift which is a direct gift to our mission at any time. Make a gift now! 9. What if I have the highest bid on an auction item? You will be notified if you are the highest bidder in our mobile bidding website and then you will receive an e-mail from the JDRF Kansas City Chapter e-mail detailing pick-up instructions. 10. When will I pick up my auction items? In the email you will receive the night of gala, it will provide detailed instructions on item pick-up. We will have designated contact free auction pick-up dates and times. We will also be able to ship the item if you choose to pay for the shipping costs.