The Princeton Optimist and Kiwanis Clubs experienced a boost in both sales and fundraising during the second night of the radio auction at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center, nearly doubling their results from Monday night.
Optimist Club member George Kilgore reported the group sold nearly 50 items and raised over $1,800, with Edge Media Group President and CEO Beth Mann saying donations received on Monday and Tuesday provided an extra boost for their efforts.
click to download audioMann said the second night of the auction was great and expressed her gratitude for the strong support from the community.
click to download audioKilgore agreed.
click to download audioMann explained they may need to rely on the community’s generosity through the final night of the auction on Friday, as donated items are fewer this year compared to previous years.
click to download audioMann said there are still opportunities to support the auction, as they continue to accept donated items to help raise funds. You can also become a Platinum Partner with a $500 donation.
click to download audioSo far, the Platinum Partners are:
Kilgore also announced that the Caldwell County 4-H Sharpshooters will be selling food to help raise funds for their organization, and Friday night, the First Baptist Church Youth Department will be selling food to raise funds for a trip.
To make a donation or donate an item, you can call any Optimist or Kiwanis Club member, drop off your donation at WPKY during business hours, or bring it to the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
You can catch the radio auction live at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center in downtown Princeton, or tune in to WPKY 103.3 and listen in right after the 5:00 news, around 5:45 p.m. The auction runs each evening through Friday.
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