The TumTum Tree Foundation, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization supporting Alabama’s children’s charities, will hold its 27th Annual Charity Wine Auction Weekend November 3–5. America’s longest running charity wine auction benefiting children’s charities will begin with a wine tasting and silent auction at Regions Field, followed by private winemaker dinners on Thursday, Nov. 3. A Paulée-style dinner and live auction will be held at The Club on November 4, and the weekend will conclude with a tailgate party in Auburn, Alabama, at the Auburn vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday the 5th.

The proceeds from all events directly benefit a number of children’s charities in the state of Alabama, including Magic Moments, Kid One Transport and many more.  The honorary chairperson of this year’s event is Dr. Madaiah Revana of Revana Family Vineyard, Alexana Winery, Corazon del Sol and Sitar.

“We began this event in 1990 with a dream to help Magic Moments grant wishes to Alabama children who had life-threatening or life-altering diseases.  We are very pleased that our auctions over the intervening years have allowed us to expand the scope and number of Alabama children’s charities that we serve,” said Tom Miller, executive director of the TumTum Tree Foundation. “We are excited and privileged to have the long-term support of our incredible local sponsors and donors, our exceptional California and Oregon wineries who donate rare wines and wine experiences and our well-respected, local area restaurants who host our private winemaker dinners. These elements and our local volunteers join together to make this event a tremendous success year after year.”

In March 2016 the TumTum Tree Foundation presented checks totaling $461,000 to nine separate organizations dedicated to improving the lives of Alabama’s children. Since its inception 27 years ago, the foundation has donated over $10.5 million to Alabama children’s charities.

This year, the TumTum Tree Foundation beneficiaries include:

• Magic Moments
• Kid One Transportation
• Mitchell’s Place
• The Red Barn
• UAB’s Institute for Arts in Medicine (AIM)
• The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders
• Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center
• Angel Pillowcases