The Deep Creek Lions Club is proud to present the Blind Skier 50th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday February 7th, 2023 at the Wisp Resort.

This will be the first “don’t miss” event of 2023 at Deep Creek Lake! Delicious dinner and drinks, fireworks, incredible auction items, music and dancing, some amazing speakers, and special surprises! Visit BLINDSKIER50.COM for more information.

Online ticket sales close on January 31:

• Tickets are:
• $125 for a single
• $230 for a double
• $900 for a table of 8

Contact the club at DCLLIONS@gmail.com or 323 325-5466 to order tickets, or click the button below!

Click here to buy tickets!

Amazing Auctions

There will be three different auctions at the Gala with a variety of items, trips, and experiences for everyone! But you’ve got to be there to bid and WIN!

“Destination Station” by the American Fundraising Foundation

The club is delighted to announce that they will be partnering with the American Fundraising Foundation and their Fundraising Travel Program at the Gala!

AmFund has put together several world-class trips for the auction at the event. These amazing trips have a three-year window and no blackout dates and are backed up with a cadre of experienced travel specialists who turn every trip into an exciting adventure packed with picture-perfect memories.

With more than two decades of providing these trips and adventures, helping to promote them before and during events, and handling all of the travel bookings for winning bidders, AmFund has an unmatched track record of supporting organizations and treating trip winners as the valued supporters they are. Here’s where you can go!

• Amalfi Coast
• Castles of Ireland
• Greek Islands
• Tropical Costa Rica
• Vive La France
• Iceland
• Key West

Silent and live auctions

Through many generous donations, we have about 40 items to auction, most of which will be on the silent auction. Items include sports tickets and memorabilia, Deep Creek Lake mementos and decor, and other unique and interesting items! You can check out all the items on the site!

An elegant evening with Apres Ski theme! 

-a rare winter fireworks show
-dancing
-a short but impactful presentation by a Paralympic champion and our own Blind Skiers
-a silent and live auction of high quality and unique items
-plenty of time for networking and socializing
AND, you’ll be helping to continue the Blind Skier Program for the next 50 years and beyond!

What to wear: It’s a gala, so some are wearing tuxes and long dresses and furs, and some will be wearing fancy ski outfits. Since most people haven’t been to a fancy event in a while, many are seeing this as an opportunity to dress up a bit. But wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing and most of all…have a great time!