Spring Out of Quarantine Auction

The Auction

Happy one year of staying home and staying safe! 

Once again, an in-person Spring Gala cannot be safely done due to COVID-19. To try to help combat some of the restlessness everyone is feeling, we are introducing a one-of-a-kind VINA event! The Spring Out of Quarantine Auction is a virtual silent auction full of fun experiences and great deals to help get out of the house in the coming months as the weather warms up and more people get their vaccine.

Thank You Sponsors

To purchase a sponsorship, visit the "Sponsorships" tab above.

Drs. Donald & Sandra LaTurno

FAQs & Tutorials

HOW TO REGISTER: Click the green "Register Now" button and fill out the required fields. Remember or write down your password. The next section will ask you to enter your credit card information, you will not be charged until you check out of the auction. You will receive a text and email containing your bidder number and a link to the auction. 

FORGOTTEN BIDDER NUMBER OR PASSWORD: If you forget your bidder number, you can sign in with the email or phone number you used to register. If you forgot your password, press the "forgot password" option and enter your phone number or email to receive next steps.

SPONSORSHIPS: To purchase a sponsorship, fill out the online form and press submit or download the physical form to mail back to VINA.

BIDDING TIPS & TRICKS

CHECKOUT: You can securely checkout with a credit card. Once the auction has closed, checkout will become available. A red "Pay!" button will appear at the top of your bidding screen. Tap on this button to proceed to checkout. A video tutorial will be posted toward the end of the auction.

TROUBLESHOOTING: For any other questions and troubleshooting, email sjorgens@vinadental.org

MAX BID: Tap on Bid/Info then BID/SET MAX. Select the amount you are willing to spend on the item then press 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. (This is also explained in the video above0

RESUBSCRIBING TO TEXT ALERTS: Text "START" to 56651 to begin receiving these once again. 

VINA

VINA is a nonprofit dental clinic established in 2008 and located in Brighton, Michigan. All of the patients at VINA have no dental insurance and income at or below 225% of the Federal Poverty Level. The out-of-pocket cost of dental care is too great and many patients do not have access to affordable dental care without the services of VINA. 

Many patients at VINA have not had dental care in years or even decades. Many experience frequent pain and other health complications from this lack of dental care. Oral health problems can prevent patients from receiving surgery or infection, taking a toll on overall health. VINA works to provide quality dental care and education to these underserved patients to improve health and quality of life. 

VINA patients only pay $25 per appointment and $10 for routine hygiene visits. This reduced financial burden for patients helps restore smiles in the community. VINA is funded through special events, donations, and grants.

Services include: Oral Cancer Screenings & Oral Exams, Oral Surgery & Extractions, Fluoride Treatment, Cleanings, Fillings, X-Rays, Crowns