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Join us for our 2025 Annual Holiday Party & Fundraiser
December 21st, 2025
10 am – 1 pm EST
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
3001 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19114
It's that time of year!
We’re gearing up for our Annual Tailwinds Holiday Party & Silent Auction and you should have already received our invitation.
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Thank you for being part of the Tailwinds community — together, we’re creating opportunities, changing lives, and helping students earn their wings. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on December 21st!
With gratitude,
Howard Cooper
Founder • Executive Director • President
Silent Auction Items 2025
We’re excited to share this year’s array of donated silent auction items! Which one will you win???
Real Life Video Game Experience for 6 People
Donated by Beat the Bomb
$300 Value
Classic Flight Gear Tailwind Backpack
Donated by Sporty’s
$100 Value
Climbing Package for Two
Donated by Philly Rock Gym
$60 Value
Tour and Pour for 6 People
Donated by Evil Genius Beer Co.
$100 Value
General Admission for 2
Donated by Other World Philly
$70 Value
$100 Show Voucher
Donated by SideQuest Theater
$100 Value
$50 Golf Play Voucher
Donated by Top Golf
$50 Value
$150 Gift Certificate
Donated by
Fearless Restaurant Group
$150 Value
Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn Professional Redo
Donated by Alpha Moose
$350 Value
Topaz Dangle Earrings
Donated by
Richard Wasserman Jewelers
$300 Value
Kyanite Ring
Donated by
Richard Wasserman Jewelers
$400 Value
Flyers Signed Hockey Puck / Nick Seeler #24
Donated by Flyers
$45 Value
Knob Creek Bourbon 1.75L
Donated by Robert Smith
$75 Value
60 Minute Massage
Donated by Platoon Fitness
$130 Value
60 Minutes Personal Training Session
Donated by Platoon Fitness
$110 Value
1 Hour Small Group Training Session (3-25)
Donated by Platoon Fitness
$120 Value
Phillies 2XL T-shirt
Donated by the Cooper Family
$50 Value
QuietComfort Bose Headphones
Donated by the Cooper Family
$180 Value
Nebula Capsule Pocket Projector
Donated by the Cooper Family
$320 Value
Jewelry Tree
Donated by the Cooper Family
$25 Value
$100 Gift Cards
Uber, Spotify, Wawa, Amazon, Starbucks, Sephora, and more.
$100 Each
1 Hour Portrait Session
Donated by Pictures by Todd
$375 Value
Milkboy Gift Basket
Donated by Milkboy
$145 Value
Private Catered Dinner for 6
Donated by Chico Verde
$1200 Value
Signed Football
(#81 - Grant Calcaterra)
Donated by the Philadelphia Eagles
$200 Value
Signed Jersey (#90 - Jordan Davis)
Donated by the Philadelphia Eagles
$600 Value
Signed Helmet
(#68 - Jordan Maliata)
Donated by the Philadelphia Eagles
$750 Value
Haselgrove Catkin Shiraz
Donated by the Cooper Family
$40 Value
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Champagne
Donated by the Cooper Family
$230 Value
Friends of Dorothee Tote Bag
Donated by the Cooper Family
$200 Value
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve (Single Malt Scotch Whiskey)
Donated by the Cooper Family
$50 Value
Boathouse Row, Philadelphia Picture
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$435 Value
Philly Classics Picture
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$365 Value
LOVE Eagles Picture
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$595 Value
Broad Street Eagles Picture
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$165 Value
It's a Philly Thing
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$275 Value
Philly Skyline T-Shirt
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$225 Value
Brotherly Love
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$390 Value
Training Day
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$425 Value
State College
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$180 Value
Atlantic City/Ventnor
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$180 Value
Super Bowl Pennant 2018
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$195 Value
The Linc Blueprint
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$265 Value
Big Easy
Donated by Framers Market Gallery
$300 Value
Behind the Scenes look at United Airlines Tech Ops Facility
Donated by Max Enis
$1800 Value
Interactive Mixology Experience
Donated by Swig Events
$500 Value
The Happy Hour Essentials
Donated by the Cooper Family
$55 Value
Philly Pops April Concert - 2 Tickets and Backstage Tour
Donated by Jonathan Fink
$250 Value
Sunshine and Bubbles Bundle
Donated by the Cooper Family
$50 Value
Zahav Cookbook
Donated by Irv Halter
$40 Value
Gathering of the Eagles
Donated by Irv Halter
$400 Value