The DREAM BIG Gala and Auction is the MetroWest YMCA’s signature event with 100% of the proceeds directly supporting local children and families when they need us most. This year, our Gala and Live Auction will take place on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30 - 9:00 pm at The Sheraton in Framingham.

Participate in a wonderful evening surrounded by hundreds of community leaders and Y supporters featuring silent and live auctions emceed by Y volunteer, Framingham Resident, and NESN Sports Anchor Tom Caron!

Join us as Dave McGillivray announces the 2025 DREAM BIG awards to Robin Welch & Tom Caron!

The online silent auction takes place leading up to our gala and will open on Tuesday, November 25th, and conclude during the event at 8:00PM on December 4th. Our live auction will take place in- person during our DREAM BIG event.

How to Register to Bid

Click on register and complete, including cell phone and email address and a credit card. A credit card is required in order to bid on items. This information will ONLY be saved for check out and to communicate with you about the DREAM BIG event. 

How To Bid

1. Enter https://dreambiggala.cbo.io into your browser’s address bar or click on the linked url. 
2. Scroll to the bottom and enter in your bidder number, phone number or email address and tap GO.
3. Confirm you are the name listed (a password may be required at this time) then hit "Continue".
4. Once completely logged in, you can search by item #, keyword, or by category.
5. To place a bid tap on the blue "Bid/Info" button. There you can place a fast bid, bid or set a max bid, and read details about items. 
6. Tap on MENU > MY ITEMS to view your activity throughout the event.

Checkout From Your Phone

You can securely checkout from your phone with a credit card. Once you have a checkout available, a red "Pay!" button will appear at the top of your bidding screen. Tap on this button to proceed to checkout. *For one checkout, wait until all auction items (silent, live, appeal) have closed. You must check your items you are bidding on to see which ones you have won. 

Tips and tidbits

• I forgot my bidder #? Type your phone # or email address in the bidder # box. Tap GO. You also can tap on the "?" for help.
• How do I remove a bid? Right after you place a bid, you have the option to "undo" on the confirmation banner at the top of the screen. Once this banner goes away, you will need to contact Amy Miller; 
• I already selected "no" or replied "STOP" to the SMS text message alerts, not realizing that I wouldn't receive outbid notices. Can I fix it? Yes! Text "START" to 56651 to begin receiving these once again.
• How do I place a Max Bid? To place a "max bid", tap on Bid/Info > BID/SET MAX > select the amount you are willing to spend on the item > SET MAX. The system will bid up to that amount for you automatically. You will be notified via text message if you are outbid on this item.
• Did I win? You will receive a notification from ClickBid that you are the winner. Also, once the auction has closed, you can look under MENU/MY ITEMS to view everything that you have won/purchased.