SNO Annual Meeting Silent Auction
Bid. Win. Make an Impact to Beat Brain Cancer.
Participate in the Silent Auction held during the 2026 SNO Annual Meeting in Philadelphia! Every bid helps support Beat Brain Cancer, the Foundation of the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Throughout the Annual Meeting, you will have the opportunity to bid on exciting travel, hospitality, jewelry, and other special packages generously donated by SNO partners and supporters!
Featured Auction Items
Experience Phoenix and Sedona
Get a preview of an upcoming 2027 SNO Annual Meeting host city!
Our auction will feature special hotel and destination packages in Phoenix, and Sedona Arizona, giving winning bidders an opportunity to experience the hospitality, dining, attractions, and sunshine of the Valley of the Sun.
Bid on a special hotel experience:
Phoenix Foodie Gift — Courtesy of Visit Phoenix
Get a taste of Phoenix! Visit Phoenix has generously donated a Phoenix Foodie Gift, offering the winning bidder a delicious introduction to the flavors that make Phoenix such an exciting culinary destination.
Experience Washington, DC
Discover the history, culture, dining, and excitement of our nation's capital, our host city in 2028.
Our Beat Brain Cancer Silent Auction will feature special hotel experiences in the heart of Washington, DC, giving winning bidders an opportunity to explore iconic monuments, world-class museums, exceptional restaurants, and the vibrant neighborhoods that make the nation's capital such an unforgettable destination.
Bid on a special hotel experience:
Kendra Scott
Add a little sparkle while supporting an important cause! A special thank you to Kendra Scott for generously supporting the Beat Brain Cancer Silent Auction with an in-kind jewelry donation.
Colorado Mountain Home — Four-Night Stay
Escape to the heart of the Rockies with a four-night stay in this modern mountain home in Silverthorne, Colorado. With breathtaking mountain views and comfortable accommodations for up to eight guests, it’s an ideal retreat for adventure, relaxation, and time together. Enjoy easy access to world-class ski resorts, including Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Arapaho Basin, and Vail. Beyond ski season, explore the area’s abundant hiking, biking, and lake activities. Guests also enjoy access to the community’s resort-style amenities, including a year-round heated pool, hot tubs, a lake, and welcoming gathering spaces. In warmer months, enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and miles of private hiking trails. All amenities are shared and located within the community.
Located approximately 1.5 hours from Denver International Airport. Dates and additional details are subject to availability and will be coordinated with the winning bidder.
Discover Philadelphia Package
Courtesy of Visit Philadelphia
Take home a taste of this year's SNO Annual Meeting host city! Visit Philadelphia has generously donated a collection of experiences celebrating the history, culture, science, and food that make Philadelphia such an unforgettable destination.
The package includes:
- Two tickets to the National Constitution Center
- Two tickets to The Franklin Institute
- $100 Reading Terminal Market gift card
- The Philadelphia Chef's Table book
Whether you're extending your stay or planning a return visit, this package is a perfect way to experience even more of Philadelphia.
More auction items and experiences will be announced as we get closer to the Annual Meeting.
Bidding Information
The Beat Brain Cancer Silent Auction will be open for bidding online and during open Exhibit Hall hours at the SNO Annual Meeting.
Bidding closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to visit the auction throughout Exhibit Hall hours, check the latest bids on their favorite items, and bid again if they have been outbid.
How to Participate
- Visit the SNO Annual Meeting Silent Auction online or in the Exhibit Hall during open Exhibit Hall hours.
- Review the available auction packages and item descriptions.
- Place your bid on the designated bidding form.
- Check back throughout the meeting to see if you have been outbid.
- Increase your bid as often as you would like before the auction closes.
- All final bids must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Saturday.
The highest eligible bid received by the close of the auction will be declared the winner.
Winner Announcements & Prize Pickup
Winning bidders will be announced in the SNO Digest, Annual Meeting Edition, and through the SNO Annual Meeting App. Winners may pick up their prizes at the SNO Registration Desk on Sunday. For auction items that cannot be picked up onsite and need to be shipped, SNO will arrange and cover all shipping costs. Winners will not be responsible for shipping expenses.
Auction Rules
- Bidding is open during designated Exhibit Hall hours and closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Saturday.
- All bids are considered a commitment to purchase the item at the amount entered if you are the winning bidder.
- Bids must meet the minimum bid and/or required bidding increments indicated for each auction item, when applicable.
- Bidders may return throughout the auction to check the current bid and submit a higher bid.
- The highest eligible bid received by 5:00 PM on Saturday will win the item.
- Winners will be announced in the SNO Digest, Annual Meeting Edition, and in the SNO Annual Meeting App.
- Prizes will be available for pickup at the SNO Registration Desk on Sunday.
- Items requiring shipment will be mailed by SNO, and all shipping costs will be covered by SNO.
- Hotel stays, gift certificates, experiences, and other donated items may be subject to availability, blackout dates, expiration dates, advance reservations, and other restrictions established by the donor.
- Unless specifically included in the package description, transportation, airfare, taxes, gratuities, meals, parking, resort fees, and other incidental expenses are the responsibility of the winning bidder.
- Auction items have no cash value and may not be redeemed or exchanged for cash.
- All sales are final.
- Beat Brain Cancer and the Society for Neuro-Oncology reserve the right to clarify or resolve any bidding discrepancies and to make the final determination regarding winning bids.
Special Thanks to Our Generous Partners
The Society for Neuro-Oncology and Beat Brain Cancer extend a special thank you to the organizations helping make this auction possible through their generous in-kind support:
Kendra Scott — In-Kind Jewelry Donation
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel — Phoenix Hotel Package
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — Phoenix Hotel Package
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock – Sedona Hotel Package
Visit Phoenix — Phoenix Foodie Gift
PHLCVB- Discover Philadelphia Package
Their generosity helps create an exciting experience for SNO Annual Meeting attendees while raising critical funds to support the Beat Brain Cancer mission.
Additional auction partners and packages will be added as they are confirmed.
Your Bid Supports the Future of Neuro-Oncology
When you participate in the Beat Brain Cancer Silent Auction, you're doing more than bidding on a great experience or item. You're helping invest in the future of neuro-oncology. Funds raised through Beat Brain Cancer help support initiatives that advance research, foster innovation, and accelerate progress toward better outcomes for people affected by brain tumors.
Ready to Bid?
Visit the Beat Brain Cancer Silent Auction in the Exhibit Hall, find your favorites, and keep checking back throughout the meeting.
Bidding closes Saturday at 5:00 PM.
Interested in becoming a Partner of Beat Brain Cancer and donating an auction item, please email donations@beatbraincancer.org.