Auction Items
The 40th Anniversary Gala featured a fantastic silent and live auction, plus a ticket raffle with a huge variety of one-of-a-kind prizes! Detailed below are some of the unique items that were on offer at the event. Proceeds from the auctions raised over $5,000 to help support Women's Center programs and services.
- Gift certificate for a multi-course dinner for four
Donated by The Black Cypress restaurant in Pullman, WA
This item raised $310!
- Original, near-mint condition 1972 and 1973 issues of Ms. Magazine
Autographed by then-editor Gloria Steinem
Donated by Kay Keskinen
The first issue, July 1972, went for a record-breaking $350!
- Autographed copy of "Angela Davis: An Autobiography"
Donated by the Women's Center
This item sold for $50!
- Custom-made pink freshwater pearl and copper necklace and earrings set
Donated by Anna-Maria Shannon
This beautiful set raised $90! - Roe v.Wade legal appeal to U.S. Supreme Court, autographed by Sarah Weddington
Donated by Kay Keskinen
Sold for $200!
- Framed, autographed photograph of Sally Ride
Donated by Kay Keskinen
This item raised $250!
- Framed autographed photograph of Kristin Armstrong
Donated by Maureen Taylor Regan
Sold for $190!
A huge THANK YOU to all of our generous donors for your support in helping to make this event such a success!

