Live Auction with Steve Murphy
Join longtime Christmas Daddies host Steve Murphy and friends, Saturday, December 5th at 11 am, for our beloved Live Auction, featuring fan-favourite items that have been part of this holiday tradition for years. Tune in during the live broadcast of the telethon to watch the bidding unfold and help make the season brighter for children and families across the Maritimes.
Bid by calling Toll Free 1(844) 400-1964, now until 5pm (AST)
Returning Classics
Navy Divers Helmet
A returning favourite originally donated to the Christmas Daddies Telethon auction in 1985! A new MK 5 brass diving helmet trophy was built & donated to Christmas Daddies in 2021. The highest bidder has ownership until our next Christmas Daddies broadcast in 2026!
Donated by: Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic
Value: Priceless
Bidding begins during the live broadcast on Saturday, December 6th at 11 am by calling Toll Free 1 (844) 400-1964.
Schooner
SchoonerThe Christmas Daddies Schooner is a returning item, the highest bidder has ownership until our next Christmas Daddies broadcast in 2026! For the followers of Canada’s iconic sailing legend the Bluenose, the pride of Lunenburg, NS. The Schooner was built and donated by Arthur Dalby.
Donated by: Arthur Dalby
Value: Priceless
Bidding begins during the live broadcast on Saturday, December 6th at 11 am by calling Toll Free 1 (844) 400-1964.
Plunger
PlungerIn 1983, the plunger was the “mystery item” hidden behind a dark drape and not revealed until the bidding was over! Claim bragging rights to the plunger by placing the highest bid!
The highest bidder has ownership until our next Christmas Daddies broadcast in 2026!
Bidding begins during the live broadcast on Saturday, December 6th at 11 am by calling Toll Free 1 (844) 400-1964.
If you would like to donate an item to be included in the Online Auction, please click here
Note: The deadline for donating an auction item is November 15th each year.
If I am the successful bidder of a Live or Online Auction , will I receive a charitable tax receipt?
Yes. Tax receipts are issued for the amount paid above the item’s Fair Market Value (FMV). For example, if you pay $2,100 for a guitar valued at $1,100, you’ll receive a receipt for $1,000. This follows Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.
