Mountain Strong - Yancey & Mitchell County Relief Team

10/14/2026

DRUMROLL, PLEASE… 🥁⛳️

Our 2026 Mountain Strong Mini Classic Fundraiser Weekend officially raised $91,499.65!!! 💚

We are absolutely blown away by the generosity of everyone who showed up, played, sponsored, donated, bid, and helped make this weekend possible.

Because of YOU, we’ve secured another year’s lease for the Mountain Strong Free Clinic, helped move additional medical services forward, AND raised funds for our 2027 Move Mountains Scholarships.

And if that wasn’t enough to celebrate… Mountain Strong has officially surpassed $1 MILLION raised for Yancey and Mitchell Counties since Hurricane Helene.

What started as a group text between seven friends and a $5,000 GoFundMe goal has become something bigger than we ever could have imagined.

A HUGE thank you to our incredible hosts Salt Face Mule Brewing Co., our generous sponsors, and every single person who has believed in what we’re building for our tiny hometowns. We truly could not do this without you.

Swipe through to see the impact of this weekend and give some love to the businesses and individuals who helped make it happen. 👉

One thing is certain: WE ARE NOT DONE YET.
KEEP GOING. 💚

10/08/2026

Our friends Salt Face Mule Brewing Co. brewed a b**r for us 🙌🏻🧡 the Mountain Strong Altbier is malty, smooth and extremely approachable. Perfect for these gorgeous fall days. Salty and friends donate $1 back to us for every pint sold. Drink local, support local. Cheers!! 🍻

10/02/2026

The Mountain Strong Silent Auction OPENS TODAY AT 6pm! ⛳️🤎

With $30,000+ worth of incredible items up for grabs, here’s how to get in and start bidding:

💚 OPTION 1: You’ve already registered
Download the Givi app, then:
    1    Enter the same email address you used when you registered.
    2    Find the Mountain Strong Mini Classic auction.
    3    Make sure your payment method is added.
    4    Start bidding!

🎟️ OPTION 2: You still need an auction ticket

Purchase your ticket here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026miniclassic/

Then download the Givi app, enter the email address you used to purchase your ticket, find the Mountain Strong Mini Classic auction, and confirm your payment method.

⏰ Opens: October 2 at 6 PM EST
⏰ Closes: October 3 at 12 PM EST

Getaways, Panthers tickets, local art, jewelry, spa treatments, home services, gifts and more—and 100% of proceeds support recovery and long-term resilience in Yancey & Mitchell Counties.

Bid big. Do good. And don’t wait until 11:59 tomorrow. 👀

10/02/2026

We’re STILL not done 👀

Our last round of incredible auction items is here, and the full silent auction is valued at more than $30,000.

The auction officially opens TODAY at 6 PM EST and closes tomorrow at 12 PM EST, so now is the time to get registered, preview the items, and make your game plan.

🎭 2 Season Passes to Parkway Playhouse donated by Parkway Playhouse

🕯️ Burnsville Candle Company Gift Basket donated by Shop Local Sponsor

🏀 UNC vs UNC Monmouth 11/23/26

🥃 Weldon Mills Batch #1 donated by Harrison Tyner

📖 Local Love Gift Basket donated by Plott Hound Books

🎨 Watercolor from the Mountains donated by watercolor_journeys_by_suz

🖼️ Original Artwork by Ross Ford donated by Ross Ford

🌰 Your Friend Martha’s Homemade Granola donated by Martha Tyner

🪵 Art from Helene Wreckage donated by Ted Baker

🥃 Russel’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof & Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel

🪎 Custom 18K Gold Aquamarine Stone donated by Rings N Things

🏀 2 Premium Reserve Season Tickets for Asheville Men’s Basketball

10/01/2026

The Mountain Strong Mini Classic is THIS Saturday! We've got just FOUR team slots left so grab your friends and join us for a fun way to support Yancey and Mitchell County! Tickets include a round of putt putt, raffle tickets, access to our silent auction and brunch! Registration opens at 9am; tournament begins promptly at 10am.
Will we see you there?

October 3, 2026 | Salt Face Mule Brewing Co. | Registration opens 9 AM, sh***un start 10 AMA family-friendly putt-putt tournament benefiting long-term recovery in Yancey and Mitchell Counties. No golf experience required — just bring your crew and your competitive spirit.$50 per person | $185 per ...

09/30/2026

We’re still not done!
👀 SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW 👀

ONLINE AUCTION starts 10/2 at 6pm. Tickets at link in bio! You can win something incredible while helping Mountain Strong reach an incredible milestone. Every dollar goes directly to Yancey & Mitchell counties! Help us reach $1 Million!

🏕️ $150 to JuneBug Asheville

🪏Custom Landscape Consult by Avant Gardens & Hardscapes

🧴Obagi Skincare Trio donated by Megan Bennett

💡 Pottery Lamp donated by Mud Puppy Pottery

🥣 Trio of Wooden Bowls donated by Peterson To***co Stick Company

☁️ One Night Stay The Lodge at Mount Mitchell (2 of 3)

🪵 Handmade To***co Stick Tray donated by Peterson To***co Stick Company

🍷 Handmade W**e Rack donated by donated by Peterson To***co Stick Company

🐶 Handmade Dog Treat Container donated by Peterson To***co Stick Company

09/30/2026

But wait! There’s more! 👀 Silent Auction Preview! 👀

ONLINE AUCTION starts 10/2 at 6pm. Tickets at link in bio! You can win something incredible while helping Mountain Strong reach an incredible milestone. Every dollar goes directly to Yancey & Mitchell counties! Help us reach $1 Million!

⛳️ Round of Golf for 2 + Overnight stay Mountain Air

🎶 Concert 🎟️ + 1 night stay at Aloft Charlotte donated by Northwood Ravin

✨ Family tickets to the Mayland Earth to Sky Park donated by Mayland Community College

🎣 Half day fly fishing float donated by Kyle Burnette

🍁 Fall Gift Basket donated by Something Special Gift Shop

🧑‍🍳 Spice Set donated by Spicewalla Spices

⚾️ Two Asheville Tourists jerseys donated by Asheville Tourists

📕 Book Lovers Basket donated by Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe

🍳 Breakfast Basket donated by Mast General Store

🧰 Garage Hangout Package donated by Lowe's Home Improvement

🗜️ Glue Gun donated by Lowe's Home Improvement

🧹 Handhelf Vacuum donated by Lowe's Home Improvement

🪁 Membership to North Carolina Arboretum donated by The North Carolina Arboretum

🥣 Handmade Plywood Bowl donated by Peterson To***co Stick Company

🎣 Rod and Reels for 3 donated by Coopers Trading

💎 Handcrafted Blackened Silver Dogwood Earrings donated by The Private Collectuon of the former Crimson Laurel Gallery

🪎Necklace and Earring Set donated by Private Donor

💼 Pack a Bag Cotopaxi Viaje Weekender Bag donated by Shop Local Sponsors on behalf of Wendy Reid

🪵 Handmade Plywood Bowl donated by Peterson To***co Company

09/28/2026

👀 Silent Auction Preview! 👀 You can win something incredible while helping Mountain Strong reach an incredible milestone. Every dollar goes directly to Yancey & Mitchell counties! Help us reach $1 Million!

🎸 Chief Cares Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Acoustic-Electic Guitar donated by Chief Cares

🏈 Carolina Panthers v Seahawks (1/3/27) donated by the Thomas Family

🍷 4 Biltmore Estate Day Passes & Biltmore W**e donated by Biltmore

🎶 TURTLEBOX Cub Bluetooth Speaker donated by kate strickler

⛳️ Round for 4 at Brights Creek Golf Course donated by Bright's Creek Golf Community

🧖 Moxi & BBL Laser donated by The PSC Skincenter

🍺 Cold Mountain Release Party tickets donated by Highland Brewing Co.

🏈 Carolina Panthers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10/25)

💐 Year of Flowers donated by EVENT & EVERYDAY FLORIST | WNC

💎 Vintage Diamond Necklace donated by Banks Jewelers

👗 Online Style Consult & Lookbook donated by Hannah Jaskot | Personal Stylist

🧖 Custom Facial + Dermaplaning or LED Therapy donated by Ashley Fox, MSN, RN | Asheville + Burnsville Injector

📸 Lifestyle Portrait Session with Rachael Mcintosh Photography donated by Rachael McIntosh Photography

🪏 Garden Upgrade: $1500 towards Campania Garden Pieces donated by Avant Gardens & Hardscapes

🏠 Interior Design Package donated by atelier.design.house

🏔️ Mountain Getaway donated by NuWray Hotel

🎨 The Mountains & The River by Joe McDaniel

🔥 One Night Stay: The Lodge at Mount Mitchell donated by The Lodge at Mount Mitchell

🏈 Blue Devils v Boston College (10/31) donated by 99.9 The Fan

09/28/2026

The second Mountain Strong Mini Classic is THIS SATURDAY! We’ve got JUST 4 team spots left to fill - help us sell out!

If you can’t make it in person, we’re also hosting our silent auction online this year! You can buy an entry ticket for $10 and get the chance to bid online for some INCREDIBLE items! Swipe through for a sneak peek!

You can register for the Mini Classic or buy your silent auction pass at the link in our bio!

09/27/2026

Two years ago, Helene caught Western North Carolina off guard and devastated the region. Historic flooding, horrific landslides, many lives lost, and much to rebuild.

Helene also magnified challenges that existed in these rural communities long before the storm came. It brought access to healthcare, food insecurity, poverty and the challenges of the geographic landscape center stage.

And it also highlighted the resilience of this region. Helene showed us time and again the strength, compassion, resourcefulness, capability and grit that also existed long before the storm, and has shown up front and center every day since. We are so proud of the mountains that raised us and each and every neighbor that makes WNC a truly spectacular place to keep calling home.

We remember what was lost and damaged. There is still so much work to be done. And, we're excited about the future for these little hometowns that just won't quit, and don't take anything - even a hurricane - lying down.