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A local nonprofit is preparing for one of its biggest fundraising events of the year, with hundreds of sports collectibles going up for auction to help children with special needs.The 35th annual Sports for Kids Foundation Benefit Auction will take place on March 14 at the DC Centre in Omaha. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will feature both silent and live auctions with more than 200 items available to bid on. Organizers say the event has become a major fundraiser for the foundation, which works to support children and families dealing with medical challenges.”The mission is to provide assistance to special needs children and their families in Nebraska, but throughout the country,” said co-founder Al Vacanti.The Sports for Kids Foundation raises money primarily through its annual memorabilia auction and other fundraising events, using the proceeds to help families cover costs related to therapy, medical equipment and specialized programs. Over the years, the organization has helped fund equine therapy sessions, adaptive sports programs, protective helmets for infants with certain medical conditions, and other equipment designed to improve the quality of life for children. This year’s auction will feature sports memorabilia from a wide range of athletes and teams, along with entertainment and historical items. Organizers say the variety helps draw bidders while supporting the foundation’s mission.”We’re very proud of what we do,” Vacanti said. “We think we have some what we would call top shelf items.”While attendees may walk away with signed jerseys, footballs or other collectibles, organizers say the larger goal is helping children and their families overcome challenges.”You can walk out of here with something like this or a jersey,” Vacanti said. “But the biggest thing is you’re making an impact on the lives of some kids.”The nonprofit has been operating for more than three decades and has helped thousands of children through donations and support programs. If you want to show your support and attend the auction, you can find more information on the Sports for Kids Foundation website.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
A local nonprofit is preparing for one of its biggest fundraising events of the year, with hundreds of sports collectibles going up for auction to help children with special needs.
The 35th annual Sports for Kids Foundation Benefit Auction will take place on March 14 at the DC Centre in Omaha. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will feature both silent and live auctions with more than 200 items available to bid on.
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Organizers say the event has become a major fundraiser for the foundation, which works to support children and families dealing with medical challenges.
“The mission is to provide assistance to special needs children and their families in Nebraska, but throughout the country,” said co-founder Al Vacanti.
The Sports for Kids Foundation raises money primarily through its annual memorabilia auction and other fundraising events, using the proceeds to help families cover costs related to therapy, medical equipment and specialized programs.
Over the years, the organization has helped fund equine therapy sessions, adaptive sports programs, protective helmets for infants with certain medical conditions, and other equipment designed to improve the quality of life for children.
This year’s auction will feature sports memorabilia from a wide range of athletes and teams, along with entertainment and historical items. Organizers say the variety helps draw bidders while supporting the foundation’s mission.
“We’re very proud of what we do,” Vacanti said. “We think we have some what we would call top shelf items.”
While attendees may walk away with signed jerseys, footballs or other collectibles, organizers say the larger goal is helping children and their families overcome challenges.
“You can walk out of here with something like this or a jersey,” Vacanti said. “But the biggest thing is you’re making an impact on the lives of some kids.”
The nonprofit has been operating for more than three decades and has helped thousands of children through donations and support programs.
If you want to show your support and attend the auction, you can find more information on the Sports for Kids Foundation website.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
