The auction was held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania during the U.S. Independence Day Celebration 2022, on 30 June. The auction was led by the fabulous master of ceremony – Rolandas Vilkončius, who opened and encouraged the active bidding.
The main prize – an amazing 25 days trip for two to the most fascinating and authentic cities and places of the USA, donated by Estravel Vilnius American Express, was acquired by AmCham Lithuania Sponsor member – Baltic Consol Line.
During the auction, American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania managed to raise an incredible amount – 31 950 EUR that will go towards the charity www.aukok.lt and their project AŠ ESU UKRAINA.
Živilė Sabaliauskaitė, Executive Director, said: “I am delighted that the auction of U.S. Independence Day Celebration 2022 raised 31 950 EUR for currently very necessary cause. American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania has a long history of charitable giving and that feels even more important in these unprecedented and challenging times which will still continue for an indefinite period of time.”
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We also want to thank our partners that donated the prizes: Estravel – for the amazing trip to the USA, Lewben and Lewben Art Foundation – for a stunning painting “Women and birds” (1999), Citadele bankas – for Indiana Pacers NBA Original Autographed Domantas Sabonis Jersey and H.E. Petro Beshta, Ambassador of Ukraine to Lithuania – for an exclusive dinner.