In late October, our Carpe Data team transformed our Santa Barbara office into a warm, bustling, family-friendly community space in support of the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Over the course of one week, coworkers, friends, families, and local community members came together to help raise $5,205 in support of local families facing pediatric cancer.
At the heart of the event was a lively silent auction and raffle. Tables were filled with Santa Barbara-made goods, curated baskets, and local experiences, all displayed so guests could wander, browse, and bid at their own pace. Throughout the evening, people scanned QR codes to place their online bids, kept an eye on their favorite items, and outbid one another with plenty of friendly competition and laughter.
To keep everyone well-fed and having fun, we featured a personalized wood-fired pizza station hosted by Carpe Data team members, where guests could build their own creations and watch them bake. Nearby, generous charcuterie boards and a dessert station gave people even more reasons to graze, mingle, and linger in conversation. The space was filled with the smell of pizza, the sound of a custom jazz playlist, and bartenders pouring donated local beer and wine. Carpe kids helped draw raffle tickets, adding a joyful and heartwarming touch to some of the night’s most anticipated moments.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this fundraiser so special.
A special thank you to our local donors and community partners whose contributions made the auction and raffle such a success. We are also incredibly thankful for the amazing team at the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and the work you do every day to support and uplift children and families in our community. It was an honor to partner with you, and we are grateful to have played a small part in furthering your mission.