December 16, 2020REGION In a year of great need with a lot of logistical challenges, the Greater Lakes Region Children s Auction went off without a hitch and brought in more than $430,000 for kids across the Lakes Region with a lot of volunteer efforts.
The 39th Annual Children s Auction started on Dec. 9, and ended on Dec. 11 with the announcement that $430,907 had been raised for charities around the region that help out kids and families.
Because of the pandemic, the auction looked a lot different this year. Everything was broadcast virtually with people in different locations. Members of the community also contributed their own videos. A system set up to process donations and provide contactless distribution of items.