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About Our Auction
Thank you for joining the Plastic Ocean Project for our third annual For the Ocean Gala!
Through action, art, education, collaboration, and research, POP is on a mission to help solve the issue of plastic pollution.
The 2024 For the Ocean Gala would not be possible without our team of passionate volunteers, ALoft Wilmington at Coastline Center, and of course, our sponsors!
A special thank you to the POP team: Lisa Andree, Twink Barr, Keith Calder, Laura Dodd, Jenna Haverstock, Maya Leighton, Marisa Marzilli, Emily McGee, Tricia Monteleone, Emily Mulvihill, Kinsley Slaughter, Marsha Steed, Rainey Wallace, Kayla West, and of course our fearless leader Ms. Bonnie Monteleone.
**Per the IRS webpage "Charity auctions" last reviewed or updated 27-Dec-2023: "Donors who purchase items at a charity auction may claim a charitable contribution deduction for the excess of the purchase price paid for an item over its fair market value."
**At the time of auction close, all winners will be emailed an automatic invoice from 32Auctions which will include the fair market value of the items, as advised to POP by the donor of the item(s).
**POP's EIN: 46-1251038.
Featured Items
"Van Go"
Diana Vincent
$165.00
1/2 Day Fishing Charter
Katfish Kayak & Fishing Adventures
$275.00
2 Hour/ 2 Person Kayak Excursion, T-Shirt & Cooler
Cape Fear Adventure Company
$85.00
altars for the ocean
Kim Beller
$415.00
Kingoff's Necklace
Kingoff's Jewelers
$175.00
Large Ocean Scene Cutting Board
Perry and Liz Steed of Operation: Purpose
$210.00
Prism Sea Turtle (Sand Cloud towel)
XL 72" x 76"
$97.50
Surf City Sunset
Eric Vithalani
$85.00
Tower 12
Re Eco Design / Holst Art & Design
$80.00
Sponsors
Ocean Steward
Wave Maker
Beacon Sponsor
Spinnaker Sponsor
Anchor Sponsor
Bar Sponsor
About Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. 501(c)3
The mission of Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. 501(c)3 is to educate through field research, implement progressive outreach initiatives, and incubate solutions to address the global plastic pollution problem, working with and for the next generation to create a more sustainable future.
Learn about the solutions POP is implementing to increase outreach, research, and education about plastic ocean pollution. Our current initiatives include:
- Our new documentary film project, "If the Ocean Could Talk"
- Research featuring our Microscopic FTIR instrument which allows us to positively identify natural debris from man-made debris
- Tree4Trash, which plants 1 hardwood tree for every 25 lbs of trash we remove from the SE Nort Carolina coastal environment
- Annual Fishing4Plastic tournaments, bringing volunteers and community members out on the water to witness the plastic pollution problem and to be part of the solution
- Outreach through Art
- Plastic-to-Fuel
- Ocean Friendly Establishments
- Hope Spot Hatteras
- Dylan's Plastic bag project
Read more on our website! www.plasticoceanproject.org/