A new IANDS fundraising auction has been launched ahead of IANDS Conference 2026, and you can participate in it right now. But be sure to hurry over to the auction site now. This special IANDS fundraising auction is only available for a limited time.
A foodie paradise vacation in Tuscany. A stargazing adventure in Arizona. A delectable bottle of Dutch wine. A flag flown over the United States Capitol Building in honor of the scientific field of near-death studies.
All of that and more is on offer at the exciting new IANDS fundraising auction, which is taking place right now. But make sure you get your bids in now, as the auction is only running for 36 days — it’s all over on August 24th 2026. And you don’t need to download a special app to gain access, either!
What items are on the IANDS fundraising auction block?
Hosted by betterworld.org, the 2026 IANDS Fundraising Auction features a broad assortment of items, ranging from books and premium candles to luxury vacations and retreats. Here are a few of the highlights you can place bids on today:
- A luxurious trip to Tuscany, where you’ll spend seven days and six nights in Cortona enjoying a wine tasting (accompanied by a professional sommelier), a cooking demonstration, and dinner with a local chef. You’ll be just a one hour drive from Florence and two hours from Rome!
- A stargazing adventure in Valle, Arizona with a family Sky Dome spacious enough for five people. You’ll spend four days and three nights at the Clear Sky Resort Grand Canyon, stargazing with telescopes and sleeping in a special dome with stunning views of the night sky.
- An American Flag flown over the Capitol, at the request of U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (D-NC), who helped IANDS celebrate our first-ever Near-Death Experience Week this past June.
- Guides tours of the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies. One tour is hosted by Professor Marieta Pehlivanova, and the other by Professor J. Kim Penberthy. You’ll get a rare behind-the-scenes visit to the pioneering DOPS research facilities and archives!
There’s so much more listed in the IANDS fundraising auction, too. Click here to see the full list of available auction items, or scan the QR code below if that’s easier for you. Happy bidding, and we can’t wait to see you at IANDS Conference 2026 in Bellevue, Washington this August 27-30!
