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  Michigan Auctioneers Making a Difference...
$25,000 Goal Raised at the 2007 All Star Auction!
Saline, Michigan – Auctioneers and Auction Goers gathered on October 2nd at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds to raise money for St Jude’s Kids! The 2nd Annual MSAA All Star Auction raised nearly $4,000, putting the total raised for the $25,000 2006-2007 pledge to over $27,000!
Members of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association sponsored a complimentary meal for the public and showcased some of Michigan’s Best Auctioneers in the featured Parade of Champions! Some of the highlights included one-of-a-kind blankets that were made by the kids at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The items were sold by members of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association, including members of the Board of Directors, MSAA Bid Calling Champions and MSAA Hall of Famers.
Founded in 1962 by Danny Thomas, St. Jude has treated children from across the United States and around the world who have been stricken with life-threatening illnesses. St. Jude covers all costs not covered by insurance for medical treatment. Years ago, Danny Thomas commented that “No child should die in the dawn of life” and 15 years after his passing, his legacy and dream is enhanced with each child that has conquered a catastrophic illness.
MSAA St Jude Committee Chair, Kenny Lindsay, says “Nationally, professional auctioneers have raised nearly 3 million dollars over the years for the children of St. Jude and the Michigan State Auctioneers Association leads the pact in most funds generated for St. Jude on the state level. The MSAA joined together once again and raised the bar for all auctioneers to help in this worthy cause.”
1968 Detroit Tigers World Champion and Cy Young Award winner, Denny McLain was also in attendance signing autographs to help in the extraordinary fund raising efforts for the MSAA’s St. Jude Premier Event.
MSAA Chairman and event host, David Helmer said “This event was a great time to showcase Auctioneers in Michigan and raise money for the kids who so badly need it. St. Jude’s treats so many kids with catastrophic diseases and never asks for a dime from family’s in need. It’s a pleasure to be part of an organization that supports such a worthy cause.”
The Michigan State Auctioneers Association generously made a pledge to St. Jude’s to raise $25,000 over the 2006-2007 years. This event put the total raised over the top! MSAA Auctioneers raise money all year long by selling items at their auctions for St. Jude’s, putting out collection jars, donating their time and much more. To learn more about the MSAA’s contribution to St. Jude’s, or to make a contribution of money or items to auction, you may contact the MSAA at (616) 785-8288 or visit their website at www.msaa.org.
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