Auction Items Include Unforgettable Experiences At “The Howard Stern Show,” Hot Concerts, and New York Knicks, Rangers, Giants, Jets, Mets and Yankees Games
AUCTION OPENS TODAY AT CHARITYBUZZ.COM/GARDENOFLAUGHS
New York, NY (March 20, 2024) – The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today an exclusive online auction ahead of the upcoming Garden of Laughs comedy benefit via global charity auction site, Charitybuzz. Fans everywhere who want to support the Foundation’s work in making dreams come true for young people in need in the tri-state area can bid on unforgettable packages. The auction is open now and runs through April 3, 2024, with all net proceeds going to the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
The 2024 Garden of Laughs comedy benefit will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on March 27 at 8:00PM ET. Garden of Laughs is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser – having raised more than $6 million for the Foundation across four prior events between 2013 and 2019. This year’s star-studded event is hosted by Steve Schirripa and includes sets by comedians Bill Burr, Michael Che, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Heather McMahan, Tracy Morgan, Sam Morril, and Jon Stewart. Celebrity and athlete presenters including Victor Cruz, Susie Essman, Edie Falco, Whoopi Goldberg, Doc Gooden, Adam Graves, Luis Guzmán, Henrik Lundqvist, Camryn Manheim, Jill Martin, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, John McEnroe, Chris Meloni, Mike Richter, Marc Roberge, CC Sabathia, J.B. Smoove, John Starks, Ben Stiller, Kenan Thompson, and Paul Wesley will also participate in the event.
Visit Charitybuzz (charitybuzz.com/gardenoflaughs) to bid on unforgettable experiences including:
- The Howard Stern Show, Stern Live! & Studio Tour: You and a guest sit in on a live broadcast of Stern Live! hosted by Gary Dell’Abate and Rahsaan Rogers. Then, receive a tour of the Howard Stern Show studio and offices from Gary Dell’Abate, and have a meet & greet/photo opportunity with Richard Christy and Sal Governale.
- A private Event Level Suite at the Olivia Rodrigo concert at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2024. Includes 12 tickets in a suite on the Event Level with a personal suite attendant and a catered food and non-alcoholic beverage package.
- Two tickets to the Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2024, plus VIP entry and an MSG merch package.
- Four tickets to the Noah Kahan concert at Madison Square Garden on July 15 or 16, 2024, plus VIP entry and an MSG merch package.
- Two tickets to the Pearl Jam concert at Madison Square Garden on September 3 or 4, 2024, plus VIP entry and an MSG merch package.
- Two tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2024-25 New York Rangers regular season home game with a meet & greet and photo opportunity with Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist, and watch him record the MSG Networks pre-game show.
- Two tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2024-25 New York Rangers regular season home game, plus a visit to the MSG Networks broadcast booth with sportscasters Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti.
- Two tickets to the New York Rangers game on Sunday, April 7, 2024 vs. the Montreal Canadiens at 7:00 PM ET, plus VIP entry, access to the Delta Club which includes complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages, a Bench Buddy experience for a youth aged 5-13, and a post-game on-ice photo.
- Two tickets to the New York Rangers game on Thursday, April 11, 2024 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET, plus VIP entry, access to the Delta Club which includes complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages, a Zamboni ride for a youth aged 5-13 during the 2nd intermission, and a post-game on-ice photo.
- Two tickets to the New York Knicks game on Friday, April 12, 2024 vs. the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30PM ET, plus a meet & greet with MSG Networks’ Hall of Fame Broadcasters Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Mike Breen.
- Two tickets to the New York Knicks game on Sunday, April 14, 2024 vs. the Chicago Bulls at 1:00 PM ET, plus VIP entry, access to the Delta Club which includes complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages, Ball Kid experience for a youth aged 5-13, and a post-game photo on the court.
- Four tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2024 New York Yankees regular season home game, plus two signed baseballs.
- Four tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2024 New York Mets regular season home game, plus access to the field to watch batting practice before the game.
- Four Coaches Club tickets and pre-game field passes for a mutually agreed upon 2024 New York Jets regular season home game, plus access to an on-field deck behind the Jets bench, food and non-alcoholic beverages, pre-game field passes, and a parking pass.
- Four tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2024 New York Football Giants regular season home game, plus four pre-game field passes and a parking pass.
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with the MSG Family of Companies – MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment – to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care throughout the tri-state area.
By partnering with Charitybuzz, the Garden of Dreams Foundation is able to reach hundreds of thousands of potential new donors to unlock important funding for their work.
Limited tickets remain for Garden of Laughs, and are available via Ticketmaster.com and at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre box offices. For more information on Garden of Laughs and the Garden of Dreams Foundation, please visit www.gardenofdreamsfoundation.org
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About The Garden of Dreams Foundation
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity dedicated to bringing life-changing opportunities to young people in need. In partnership with MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment – including the Knicks, Rangers, Rockettes, Westchester Knicks, famed showplaces, and regional sports and entertainment television networks – the Garden of Dreams brings young people together to raise their spirits, build resilience, and provide networking, mentoring and educational opportunities through MSG’s power of community building. All of the Foundation’s activities are driven by three guiding principles – Community Projects, Education, Inspiration & Joy – and target young people facing illness or financial challenges, as well as children of uniformed personnel who have been lost or injured while serving our communities. Since its inception in 2006, the Garden of Dreams Foundation has impacted more than 425,000 young people and their families.
About Contributions
Contributions will support the work of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization as described in section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. A copy of the Garden of Dreams Foundation’s most recently filed annual financial report is available from the website of the New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at www.charitiesnys.com or upon request by contacting the Garden of Dreams Foundation at 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10121.