Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2024 Lines for Life Always Hope Gala being held?
This year's Always Hope Gala will be held at the Portland Art Museum's Kridel Grand Ballroom at 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland, 97205.
How do I attend this event?
To celebrate with us in-person on Friday, April 19, 2024; you will need to purchase event ticket(s) or a sponsorship.
Tickets are $175 each and can be purchased here.
Sponsorship details are available here.
Will I receive a ticket to the event?
Physical tickets will not be issued. By purchasing tickets or a sponsorship, your name and the names of your guests will be added to our attendees list - simply check in when you arrive at the event!
How do I participate if I am not attending the Always Hope Gala in person?
Those not attending in person are invited to participate in our virtual auction and/or make a donation in support of the event. Our virtual auction will open Monday, April 15 and close Friday, April 19. Bid high on travel, sports, and pampering packages no matter where you are!
To make a donation in support of the event, under “Tickets and Sponsorships to the Always Hope Gala”, scroll down to “I would like to make a donation” and choose your custom amount. No registration is required to donate!
We encourage you to invite your friends and family to attend the live event, virtual auction, or to make a donation in support of Lines for Life’s mission.
How do I donate an item/gift certificate/paddle raise to the auction?
If you are interested in donating a package to the online auction, please complete this form, save and send to Maggie O’Connor, Assistant Development Director, MaggieO@linesforlife.org. If you want to discuss donation ideas, please email or call Maggie at 503-679-8746.
How do I sponsor the Always Hope Gala?
Sponsorship details are available here.
To purchase a sponsorship, go to the Tickets and Sponsorships to the Always Hope Gala page.
How do I invite my friends and family to the Always Hope Gala?
Please send this link to friends and family who may be interested in attending the event or getting in on the online auction!
How does the online auction work?
The online auction opens Monday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. and closes on Friday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. Email instructions on registering for the auction will be sent prior to the opening.
You can view each auction package and bid as often and as much as you'd like. If you don't want to bid on items but still want to support Lines for Life, we appreciate any donations you would like to make before and during the event through the online auction website.
If I win an online auction package, how do I pick up that package?
You will be notified by email if you are the highest bidder on a package in the online auction. Packages can be delivered to homes within the greater Portland area or pick up at the Lines for Life office can be arranged. Shipment can be arranged for any winning bidders located outside of the Portland metro area. The winning bidder is responsible for shipping costs of physical items (not gift certificates).
Who do I contact if I have questions about the event that are not listed here?
Maggie O’Connor, the Lines for Life Assistant Development Director, can be reached at 503.679.8746 or by email at MaggieO@linesforlife.org. Maggie is happy to help with all questions and if she doesn’t know the answer, she will find it.
