Teddy Bear Ball
Durham Marriott Convention Center
Join us for an exciting evening
to benefit the kids at Duke!
The Teddy Bear Ball to benefit Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center will be Saturday, December 4, 2010. It is an evening full of the essence of the holidays. Guests browse and bid on hundreds of items while enjoying the tastes of the season.
Be sure to check out our sponsorship packages and sign up early for this year's sell-out event by contacting our office at dukekids@notes.duke.edu or (919) 667-2562.
About the Ball
The Teddy Bear Ball is one of the largest charity black-tie galas in the Triangle. Taking place the first Saturday of December, the event provides sponsors, donors and guests with the opportunity to don their finest apparel and enjoy fine food and company all in the name of helping sick children.
Evening Schedule for Saturday, December 4, 2010
| 5:45pm | Registration, Balloon Pop, Photos Open |
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| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Silent Auction and Passed Hors d'Oeuvres |
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| 7:30pm | Silent Auction Closes | |
| 7:45pm - 9:00pm | Seated Dinner and Awards |
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| 9:00pm - 10:15pm | Dessert, Program and Live Auction |
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| 10:15pm - Midnight | Dancing |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Teddy Bear Ball Sponsorship Reservation Form [PDF, 20.2KB]
~Granddaddy Bear $50,000~
Presenting Sponsorship includes:
- Bonus
Attendance for two at the Coach K Conference on Leadership (Oct '09 or '10) hosted by the Duke Fuqua School of Business.
Four VIP tickets to a Duke men's basketball game hosted by Chancellor Victor Dzau, MD.
An inside look at Duke Medicine with Kevin Sowers, CEO of Duke University Health System. - Up to four, eight-top tables
- VIP seating with opportunity to host Duke Medicine leadership
- Four hotel rooms for Saturday night
- Recognition
Welcome letter in event program.
Corporate logo in sponsor presentation during silent auction.
Corporate logo on Teddy Bear Ball web page.
Six live mentions during silent auction.
Acknowlegement and opportunity to speak during live auction.
Recognition as presenting sponsor in media materials and throughout the event.
~ Grandmama Bear $30,000~
Sponsorship includes:
- Bonus (choose any one of the following)
Attendance for four at Coach K Closed Practice Session hosted by Duke Children's (Oct '09 or '10).
Private dinner for three with a Duke leader. - Plus: Two VIP tickets OR four general seating tickets to a Duke men's basketball game.
- Up to three, eight-top tables
- VIP seating
- Three hotel rooms for Saturday night
- Recognition
Corporate logo in sponsor presentation during silent auction.
Corporate logo on Teddy Bear Ball web page.
Three live mentions during silent auction.
~Pooh Bear $15,000~
Sponsorship includes:
- Bonus
Attendance for two at Coach K Closed Practice Session hosted by Duke Children's (Oct '09 or '10).
Two general seating tickets to a Duke men's basketball game. - Two, eight-top tables
- Two hotel rooms for Saturday night
- Recognition
Corporate logo in sponsor presentation during silent auction.
Corporate listing on Teddy Bear Ball web page.
Sponsorship includes:
- Two, eight-top tables
- Recognition
Corporate listing in sponsor presentation during silent auction.
Corporate listing on Teddy Bear Ball web page.
Sponsorship includes:
- One, eight-top table
- Recognition
Corporate listing in sponsor presentation during silent auction.
Corporate listing on Teddy Bear Ball web page.
General amenities of the event only.
Our Sponsors
We extend a special thank you to our sponsors of the 2009 Teddy Bear Ball:
Hock Development

| Grandmama Bear Sponsor |
| Ameriprise Financial/Steve Felton/Rocky |
| Mount Gala
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| Pooh Bear Sponsor |
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RGD Project Management, Inc.
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| Teddy Bear Blitz Sponsor |
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Precision Platinum |
| Paddington Bear |
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Balfour Beatty |
| Barringer Bear |
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3M
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Our 2009 Duke Children's Teddy Bear Ball Quilt
"Storybooks"

This year's Teddy Bear Ball signature quilt is entitled, "Storybooks" and features beautiful quilt squares of favorite storybook characters designed by campers at Camp Kaleidoscope. Each camper also added a handprint signature to the back of the quilt. Their unique designs were artfully quilted together by Mrs. Edna Alston of the African-American Quilt Circle. The Teddy Bear Ball signature quilt is a highlight of the live auction.
Photo Gallery
Thanks to everyone who made the 20th Teddy Bear Ball so special. Please enjoy photos from the 2009 event.
Related Video
Watch a video and learn how you can help make miracles happen at Duke Children's!
Watch a video featuring the 2009 Teddy Bear Challenge winners.
Auction Donation Form
If you have items you would like to donate for the Teddy Bear Ball, please download and complete an Auction Aquisition Form [PDF, 70KB].
2009 Teddy Bear Ball Auction Catalog
The 2009 Teddy Bear Ball Auction Catalog is currently available. This Auction Catalogue is being updated daily, so please continue to visit the site to see the latest offerings!
Directions
Get a map and driving directions to the Durham Marriott and Convention Center.

