The Big Give Christmas Auction
In 2010, the Big Give also ran a Charity Christmas Auction which raised £13,000 for six charities. Prizes included an original illustration by Quentin Blake, tickets to see We Will Rock You and meet Brian May, a VIP weekend in Monaco and a dinner at Fortnum & Mason.
In 2011, the Big Give Christmas Auction raised over £16,000 for charity. 39 lots were sold including an original signed drawing of 'The Snowman' by Raymond Briggs and Champagne Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason.
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