Event
Fundraiser Lunch & Auction 2026
When: Sunday, May 31 2026, 12:00-15:00.
Where: Hemelse Modder, Amsterdam
A Rainbow Salute Foundation Fundraising event including Live Auction of exciting items
A table set for change
At 12 noon, we welcome you with a glass in hand and the quiet anticipation of something meaningful. What follows is a beautifully composed three course vegetarian lunch of Hemelse Modder quality, thoughtfully prepared and seasonally inspired. Expect depth, elegance and care in every course.
All drinks are included throughout the afternoon, as is coffee or tea to conclude. During the lunch, our auction unfolds under the spirited guidance of Marvy and Jürgen, presenting a curated selection of items and experiences in support of our work.
Rainbow Salute Foundation exists to support and sustain activists working for equality, health and human rights in contexts where visibility carries risk and persistence requires resources. By taking a seat at this table, you strengthen that foundation.
Seats are €150 per person, or €500 for four seats. Each place contributes directly to the continuity of RSF and to the resilience of the activists whose work depends on steady, structural support.
Join us. Lunch beautifully. Bid generously. Keep courage resourced.
Meet Your Auctioneers
With humour, flair and impeccable timing, our auctioneers will do whatever it takes to liberate the final euro from your pockets at our sparkling auction.
The Marvelous Marvy (she/her)
As auctioneer for our fundraising lunch, Miss Marvy brings heart, humour and high energy to the room. Guiding the bidding with flair and focus, she will keep the momentum flowing from first raise to final hammer. She really does it all.
Jürgen Theuns (he/him)
As auctioneer for our fundraising lunch, actor and seasoned presenter Jürgen Theuns brings empathy, presence and professionalism to the room. Guiding the bidding with warmth, humour and heart, he will ensure every contribution lands with purpose.
The Impact is Real
For many LGBTQIA+ activists, the work is not occasional. It is daily. It looks like showing up when it would be safer to stay silent. Speaking when it would be easier not to. Standing visible in places where visibility carries consequence. Each of these choices carries weight — and requires support.
The funds raised during this lunch translate directly into continuity, stability and resilience. They help ensure that activists can continue their work, sustain their organisations and protect their wellbeing. Support does not always make headlines, but it makes progress possible. What is given at this table becomes capacity in the field.
The Collection Is Curated
Presented below is a carefully selected collection of items and experiences, generously made available in support of Rainbow Salute Foundation. Each offering has been chosen with intention. Some are rare, some are refined, some are simply delightful. All carry purpose.
Every item represents generosity in action. Every winning bid translates directly into sustained support for activists working for equality, health and human rights in contexts where that work is not always easy or safe.
We invite you to explore the collection, discover what speaks to you, and join us in turning generosity into lasting impact.
If you’d like to offer an item or experience up for auction, please let us know at relations@rainbowsalute.org
One hour of singing lessons with Anne van Zandbergen
Anne is a speech and language therapist specialising in voice training. In addition, she works as a musical director for amateur musical theatre groups and has been teaching singing for over 10 years. She is trained in and specialises in the Estill Voice Training Model.
We are very grateful that Anne is contributing for the second time to our fundraiser.
Starting bid: €80
Minimum bid: €100
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Eric Klaver – Rainbow Salute Founder
Get Involved
Join us for a marvelous lunch with auction, with honest, affirming conversation that honours the full spectrum of activism — and the people behind it.
When is the event?
Time: 12:00-15:00
