Nine years ago I received a liver transplant. Since that time a personal passion of mine has been the Seattle-based charity Transplant House that provides transplant patients and their caregivers with high quality, affordable housing during their pre-and post-operative stay.  

Transplant patients, from small inftants to retirees, often travel far beyond their local hospital for transplant surgery where they face limited housing choices. Transplant House provides long-term, significantly discounted leases on apartments that are furnished, cleaned, and maintained following strict medical protocols established by the University of Washington Medical Center.

Dale Chihuly has been a friend of mine for 30 years. Last year, when I told Dale about Grand Image’s commitment to our charity, he immediately stepped up to help our cause. And this year, he is doing it again!

As part of this year's Transplant House Auction, we are holding a drawing for a signed, studio edition glass piece by Dale Chihuly.

DAKOTA MACCHIA, 2008

Value: $7,000

Donated by: Chihuly Studio

Purchase Your Drawing Tickets Online

This stunning glass piece is from Dale Chihuly’s famous “Macchia” series renowned for its innovative use of color and extravagant design.  The 2008 Portland Press Studio Edition, “Dakota Macchia” bursts in a kaleidoscope of color. The rich blue exterior is accentuated with luminous spots of green and yellow and fine lines of reddish orange. The striking magenta interior provides an alluring contrast, and the entire form is edged with a warm yellow lip wrap.  

Purchase Your Drawing Tickets Online by November 11, 12 Noon PST

Only 280 tickets available. You do not need to be present to win.

1 ticket - $25

5-tickets pack - $100 ($25 savings)

The drawing will take place at the November 12th Transplant House Reception & Auction.  The winner will be contacted on Monday, November 14th. 

This donation is tax-deductible. Transplant House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Fed Tax ID 20-5523963.