2023 Booksin Silent Auction

The Silent Auction will be held virtually starting Monday, October 9, 2023 and live at our Walkathon event on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Walkathon is Booksin's biggest event and our primary fundraiser for the year. Our auction typically makes up 10-15% of the overall revenue for the event.

In addition to making a Silent Auction Donation, you can also become a Walkathon Sponsor, which includes your company logo on the back of a Walkathon T-shirt. Learn more about sponsorship.

How to Donate

All donations are due by Friday, September 22, 2023

  1. Complete the online donation form (preferable) or complete a paper copy and deliver with your donation. 

  2. Drop Off (preferable) or Mail Your Donation. Please label your donation including your name, your company name (if applicable), email address, and value of the items with your donation.

Drop Off Donations (Preferable): 

Booksin School Office

1590 Dry Creek Road

San Jose, CA, 95125

(Drop off donations accepted weekdays from 8:00 - 4:30 pm) 

Mail Donations to: 

BESCA

Attn: Auction team

PO Box 8539

San Jose, CA 95125

Questions? Contact auction@mybesca.com.

Donation Ideas for Businesses

  • Gift Cards

  • Tickets

  • Unique Experiences - wine tasting, overnight stays, VIP events, etc.

  • Products or Services

  • Tickets to Sporting Events

Donation Ideas for Businesses

  • Gift Cards

  • Tickets

  • Unique Experiences - wine tasting, overnight stays, VIP events, etc.

  • Products or Services

  • Tickets to Sporting Events

Donation Ideas for Families

Gift Cards & Tickets

Have gift cards at home you haven’t used? Tickets to an event? Unused toys? These all make great auction items!

Vacation Homes, Sports Tickets, & Electronics

Have a second home you could donate for a weekend or a week? Tickets to Warriors or Sharks games? Electronics you haven’t used? These items are really popular at the auction, and we are happy to take whatever you have to donate!

Unique Experiences

Know a great winery? Been on a unique experience? Ask the business if they're willing to donate to help our school!

Children's Activities & Experiences

Tickets for an aquarium, zoo, amusement park, etc. or lessons/classes for kids are always popular at the auction. Childcare and camps are also a favorite for parents!

Need more ideas? Check out some of the items that have been donated in the past.

  • Bikes, children's or adults

  • Wine (individual bottles or cases)

  • Sporting goods

  • Art

  • Services, including handyman, photography, attorney, plumbing gift wrapping, organizing, etc.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. BESCA is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization: Tax ID #23-7399164