The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson has announced its second annual ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction.
The event is planned to run from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13. Proceeds raised from the event will be used to benefit local youth initiatives and other community causes.
“We know kids in our community need Kiwanis now more than ever,” Greg Klug, club president and fundraising chair, was quoted as saying in a recent press release.
“The pandemic forced our club to find a new and creative platform to engage our communities in the Kiwanis mission, and from that the ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction was born. We couldn’t be more pleased with the result of the first auction and are looking forward to even greater success this year,” he added.
According to the release, 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. While these events were cancelled in 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, these traditional fundraisers remain a focus and will continue when environmental conditions allow the events to be conducted safely.
The release continued: “The ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction will feature dozens of themed gift baskets, merchandise, sports memorabilia, services, jewelry and more. The club has partnered with Major Wisconsin Auctions to host this event. Donations of goods and services are welcomed and appreciated. If you or your business is interested in donating to the event please contact the club by email at fakiwanis@gmail.com by Nov. 18. More information, including auction items, will be available online at wisauction.com in the coming weeks and via the Fort Atkinson Club Kiwanis Facebook page.”
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson is accepting new members. Those interested are asked to contact Ryan Huber: 608-449-0440.
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