Corporate Angel Network’s (CAN) annual fundraiser, Fund An Angel Cocktail Reception, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 17 at the Hilton Orlando during the 2018 NBAA Convention. This continues the new format rolled out last year, as organizers shortened the fundraiser’s format to allow guests to network and support CAN before heading to dinner or other parties. Last year, the event raised $435,000 for CAN’s mission to transport cancer patients to treatment centers.

“We were thrilled with the success of last year’s new format, where our entire live and silent auction program all occurs within a condensed cocktail reception,” said CAN executive director Gina Russo. “We are anticipating approximately 700 people this year, offering great industry networking opportunities and a lively auction hosted by world-famous auctioneer Spanky Assiter.”

Auction items available this year include a private jet trip to the Super Bowl, one-week stay in a villa in Mexico, Textron Stampede all-terrain vehicle, business-class airline tickets, EAA AirVenture VIP experience, Flight Research pilot upset recognition and recovery course, FlightSafety advanced training courses, and use of a vacation home in Jackson Hole, among others. CAN is also still accepting donations of auction items.