The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson is pleased to announce that their first ever ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction, hosted Jan. 25 through Feb. 8, was a raving success. The event raised just over $3,900 for the club. These proceeds will be used to benefit local youth initiatives and other community causes.
“We’re absolutely thrilled with the success of this fundraiser,” said Greg Klug, fundraising chair. “We know kids in our community need Kiwanis, now more than ever, and these funds will allow us to continue to support children and our community at a time when they need us most. We are so thankful for the support we received from our local Kiwanians, our bidders, Major Wisconsin Auctions, and the many individuals and small businesses that contributed to the cause.”
The Fort Atkinson Kiwanis Club routinely organizes various events throughout the year, including their annual Wilbur Sundt Scholarship Raffle and a Pancake Day Breakfast in December. These events were cancelled in 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction aided the club in achieving their fundraising goals safely and will help them continue to fund a scholarship for students, as well as support various youth and community-based programs.
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson is a part of Kiwanis International, a global organization committed to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The local club focuses on supporting programs that have a direct impact on children and families in the Fort Atkinson Community. The club is currently accepting new members. If you are interested in learning more about Kiwanis or attending a future meeting, please contact Ryan Huber at 608-449-0440.
An example of items recently auctioned online. (Contributed photo.)
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