Every year during the Gala Dinner a fundraiser is underway! Money raised through the silent and open auctions helps fund the George M. Baer Award winner and helps cover expenses associated with RITA Inc.

The auctions are only possible thanks to the generosity of the conference participants who bring and donate a great variety of gifts from all over the world such as: books, handicrafts, paintings, sweets, curiosities, t-shirts, caps, etc.

Big, small, serious and fun... they are all good and we love them!

Thanks to your tremendous support both by donating your gifts and your willingness each year to purchase those unique and special donations that raise thousands of dollars for a worthy cause!

On behalf of the International Steering Committee and the RITA 2025 Organizing Committee, we thank you for continuing to support this fun-filled event!