DanceBlue invites community to 11th annual silent auction
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2026) — University of Kentucky DanceBlue will host its 11th annual silent auction 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Harper Hall, 177 N. Upper St. in downtown Lexington. DanceBlue’s silent auction welcomes everyone, including DanceBlue alumni, clinic families, students and community members. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m.
Paid parking is available across the street from Harper Hall, with additional parking garages within walking distance. Guests will enjoy an evening of live music, food and personal stories from clinic families and doctors that highlight DanceBlue’s mission and the fight against pediatric cancer. The dress code is cocktail attire.
The silent auction will feature a variety of items, including baskets highlighting local businesses, as well as signed UK basketballs and footballs, bourbon, UK sporting event tickets, custom DanceBlue apparel and artwork created by children at the clinic.
“We are excited to make this our best silent auction yet and look forward to welcoming everyone to Harper Hall,” said Allie Fort, DanceBlue corporate chair. “DanceBlue invites all community and university members to participate, as every attendee makes a direct impact to the DanceBlue mission.”
All proceeds support DanceBlue’s fundraising efforts, including the Golden Matrix Fund, pediatric cancer research and resources for the children and families of the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic through food vouchers, gas cards, housing assistance, clinic staffing and other benefits.
To learn more about the DanceBlue Silent Auction, visit the ticket website or contact Allie Fort at corporate@danceblue.org for more information.
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