Welcome to the 2026 SBRN Empowerment Online Auction!
Thank you for supporting the Spina Bifida Resource Network (SBRN)! Our Online Empowerment Auction runs November 9–22, 2026, featuring exciting experiences, tickets, gift cards, and more.
Every bid helps SBRN provide programs and resources that empower people with Spina Bifida and other disabilities to build connections, advocate for themselves, develop independence, and live their best lives.
Explore the Auction Highlights
This year's auction features something for everyone, including:
- Entertainment & Experiences: Sight & Sound Theatre and Longwood Gardens
- Dining & Gift Cards: Red Rooster Restaurant, Maggiano's, Applebee's, and Carrabba's
- Sports & Family Fun: Raffle tickets for a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets game, and New Jersey Devils tickets
Browse the auction to discover all the available items and experiences!
How to Participate
- Register or Log In – Click the Register button at the top right to get started.
- Browse & Bid – Explore the items and place your bids.
- Stay Connected – Watch for notifications if you are outbid so you have a chance to bid again.
- Win & Check Out – When the auction closes, the highest bidder wins. Follow the checkout instructions to complete your purchase.
Auction Schedule
- Opens: Monday, November 9, 2026 @ 9:00am
- Closes: Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Don't wait until the last minute to place your bids! Every dollar raised helps strengthen SBRN's programs and services.
Your Bids Make a Difference
Proceeds from the auction help support programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families, including:
- Live Your Best Life Empowerment Retreat: A welcoming space for adults with disabilities to connect with peers, build skills, explore new opportunities, and develop action plans around independence, self-advocacy, relationships, employment, and more.
- Unstoppable Teen Program: A program for teens ages 13–20 with disabilities that encourages leadership, confidence, peer connections, decision-making, and self-advocacy as they prepare for adulthood.
- Parent Groups & Peer Connections: Opportunities for parents and caregivers to share experiences, exchange resources, ask questions, and connect with others who understand their journeys.
- Advocacy & Education: Resources and opportunities that help individuals and families understand their rights, raise awareness, and advocate for improved access to healthcare, services, and community participation.
- Empowerment Conversations & Community Programs: Virtual gatherings and social activities that reduce isolation, build friendships, and create opportunities for learning and mutual support.
- SBRN Community Fund: Financial assistance for eligible individuals and families to help address qualifying needs.
Your participation helps keep these programs accessible and strengthens the connections, resources, and advocacy that our community relies on.
Can't Bid? You Can Still Make a Difference!
You can support SBRN by clicking Donate at the top of this page. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our work.
Thank you for being part of the SBRN community. Together, we are creating opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and thrive!
Questions? Visit our Frequently asked questions.
— The SBRN Team
About SBRN
The Spina Bifida Resource Network (SBRN) is a nonprofit organization based in Flemington, New Jersey, serving individuals and families throughout New Jersey and beyond. We provide educational resources, social connections, and advocacy programs that empower people with Spina Bifida and other disabilities to challenge perceptions, embrace interdependence, and live their best lives.