830 WCCO Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction

WCCO Radio is hosting their third annual live on-air auction to raise funds for NMDP℠, an organization that saves lives every year by connecting patients with their donor match for a life-saving blood stem cell transplant—including the life of WCCO's very own fan favorite, Jordana Green.

Join us live on for this year’s Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction on May 29, 2025 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each half hour will feature inspiring stories as well as a new auction item to bid on.

Pre-bid on your favorite items prior to the event. All bids submitted prior to the event, will be included during the Live Auction on May 29th. Pre-Bidding will close at 10:00pm on May 28th, and bidding will resume during the desired package segment during the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction.

NOTE: Pre-Bids will require an online auction account to be created.

Listen every half hour for a new auction item which will be auctioned LIVE on air.

NOTE: There is no need to create an online auction account for event day bids - all bids and information will be collected  over the phone by an NMDP staff member. 

Bid on items by calling 763-406-5600 during your desired package's segment.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward saving more lives through bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants by supporting groundbreaking research, patient assistance grants, and adding more potential donors to the NMDP Registry℠.

AUCTION PAGE

6a - (Vineeta) Gophers vs Nebraska game experience: 2 tickets sitting with Vineeta & Steve Simpson at midfield to see the U take on Big 10 foe Nebraska on Saturday, October 18th at Huntington Bank Stadium. Experience includes pregame tailgate party AND on-field access DURING THE GAME!

6:30a - (Vineeta) Grandview Lodge experience: A 3-day/2-night stay, including free breakfast free rounds of golf each day for up to 4. Provided by GVL

7a - 5 Day Cabin Rental - John Schuster's place: Stay at our great station friend John Schuster's lake home...a 4-bed, 3-bath Deerwood cabin on Bay Lakehttps://www.vrbo.com/2091260
(based on availability, booking timeframe to be picked no later than August 31st and cannot be changed)
-all 5 days must be used on 1 booking only
- Winner stay can be between these days:
October 26, 2025 -April 26, 2026Max 13 People - No Pets - Family Friendly cabin
-Up to a $2000 security deposit may be required
-Guests are responsible for any and all damage to the property.
-Winner agrees to sign a short term rental agreement noting terms above, liability agreements and general rental terms. Provided by John Schuster.

7:30a - (Vineeta) - Minnesota Wild: 2 lower-level tickets to a mutually agreed upon game in Oct or Nov + 2 passes to the NHL Alumni Lounge; AND a Team Signed Jersey and a Team Signed Stick. Contributed by Minnesota Wild.

8a - (Vineeta) Vikings VIP game experience with Vineeta & Steve: (Includes VIP Seating, Food & Beverage + Parking). 2 Delta Club tickets sitting with Vineeta & Steve Simpson to see the Vikings take on World Champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct 19th at noon inside U.S. Bank Stadium.

8:30a - (Vineeta) Broadway show at the Ordway + brunch experience with Vineeta & Steve: Saturday, June 14th - the winning bidder and guest will have brunch with Vineeta & Steve at the St. Paul Grill inside the St. Paul Hotel...then see the Broadway show "Legally Blonde" with Vineeta and Steve at the Ordway. Contributed by Flint Hills Resources + St. Paul Hotel.

9a - (Adam & Jordana) The Fray concert experience at The Fillmore:You'll attend The Fray's "How to Save a Life" concert WITH Adam & Jordana...this experience includes Premium Bar Top seats located just behind Suite 5, which includes: Reserved seating, club access, premium food & beverage, dedicated restrooms, in-seat wait service, and flexibility to move down to the main floor. Provided by Live Nation.

9:30a - (Adam & Jordana) - Wingin' It Wednesday package: winning bidder gets to do their own 'Wingin It Wednesday'  topic/rant, then hang out with the show and go for WINGS with the show afterward!

10a - (Adam & Jordana) Lawn and Garden Package from Frattallone's Hardware and Garden Stores: The winning bidder here receives a lawn mower, blower, and trimmer from Frattallone's...delivered by Adam, Jordana, and DJ - who'll help you break all of the tools in by doing yard work at your house. Mike Frattallone will also swing over and bring some plants and/or shrubs based on the winning bidder's preference, to help with your landscaping. Special thanks to Mike Frattallone and Frattallone's Hardware & Garden Stores!

10:30a - Bend the Ear of the WCCO Program Director & Market Manager: Got an opinion on our programming? Some changes you'd like to suggest?? Here's your chance. And we'll even take you to breakfast or lunch to hear you out on all of it! (Date and location TBD with mutually agreed on with winning bidder)

11a - (Adam & Jordana) Boat Cruise & Dinner with Paul Douglas! Meet on the Wayzata dock for drinks & dinner with Jordana & Marc + Paul & Laurie. Then you'll hop on Paul's boat for a sunset cruise after dinner around Lake Minnetonka. As Paul describes, "You'll know more about the weather and vodka than you ever wanted but it'll be a blast!"

11:30a - (Adam & Jordana) - Twins Radio Team Meet + Greet: Mutually Agreeable Date – 4 tickets in the Thrivent Club plus an exclusive meet/greet with the Twins Radio Broadcast crew before the game. Provided by the Minnesota Twins

12p - (Chad) The Sid Hartman Experience at Murray's: winning bidder receives dinner for two in the famous Sid Hartman booth at Murray's Steakhouse. Chad will join, tell stories about his dad, and you'll leave with your choice of memorabilia from Sid's collection. [Murray's and Chad]

12:30p - (Chad) Studio naming rights for a month: Have the WCCO studios named after you or your personal business (no medium or large corporations) for a month! We'll produce pieces that mention your name in fully sponsored liners, and run 8-10 times per day 6a-6p in prime dayparts.

1p - (Chad) Minnesota United Gameday VIP Experience: 4 Lower-Level Tickets to August 6 Leagues Cup Match vs Atlético de San Luis (Liga MX). Minnesota soccer legend Manny Lagos to give a personal "chalk talk" and mini tour of Allianz Stadium before the game. Benchwarmers – Get down on the pitch and watch warm-ups from the home team bench. Share the experience with our own Chad Hartman!

1:30p - (Chad) 'Am I Wrong' Host Package: Always wanted to give your take on a number of topics to Chad & Dave?? Here's your chance! Get to hang out in-studio for a Friday show and then YOU'LL create the agenda for the weekly bit 'Am I Wrong.'

2p - (Chad) - Twins Executive Balcony: *This is a buy-now exclusive package...only 20 tickets available for Thursday, June 26th 12:10p game vs Seattle Mariners. Join Chad Hartman, Dave Harrigan, and ?? for fully catered food & beverage from one of the coolest private viewing spots at Target Field! Provided by Minnesota Twins.

2:30p - (Chad) - TPC/3M Package: golf/tee times for 4 at the exclusive TPC club in Blaine...PLUS, 4 tickets to the 3rd round at the 3M Open, on Saturday July 26th - which includes a concert that evening with country music recording & touring artist Lee Brice. Courtesy of TPC and 3M Open.

3p - (Jason) Progressive dinner with DeRusha: a progressive dinner at Borough, with drinks at Char Bar after. Provided by Jester Concepts.

3:30p (Jason) Front yard landscape renovation: Our tremendous partners at Pro Turf will do a front of the home landscape renovation with a value up to $4000! Provided by Pro Turf.

4p - (Jason) Taste the Taste: Taste-test the juicy lucy’s with Jason DeRusha at the Taste Of Minnesota on Saturday July 5th, AND sit in the VIP perch for Cheap Trick and Joan Jett concert, and receive fully decked-out swag bag from Taste of MN! (Value $3,500). Provided by the Taste of Minnesota.

4:30p - (Jason) Surdyk's Wine Party: winning bidder receives an at-home wine party for 6-8 guests. An expert from Surdyk's will attend + discuss the wines with all attendees. The Surdyk's catering team will prepare an assortment of cocktail bites that will pair well with the wines. In addition, Surdyk's can pre-batch an easy cocktail to be served at the conclusion of the evening. Courtesy of Surdyk's.

5p - (Jason) Four Seasons Package: 2-nights in an executive suite, daily breakfast at Mara for two and complimentary valet parking for one vehicle. Courtesy of the Four Seasons Hotel.

5:30p - (Jason) - Twins "Dugout Buddies" Package: This one's for the parents & grandparents! Experience provides 4 tickets to a mutually-agreed upon date/game...and includes the opportunity for 2 kids to meet Twins players on the field during batting practice and pregame activities. Kids are sat in padded chairs right in front of the Twins dugout and players come and greet them as they come through for BP. *The team recommends that the 'Dugout Buddies' bring something like a baseball or glove for autographs. Courtesy of Minnesota Twins.