Thanks to all who participated in the 19th Annual Disaster Ministries Auction this weekend at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds! Net proceeds for the weekend event are estimated at $193,000. Here are some interesting statistics from the weekend:
Oyster/Ham Dinner tickets sold: 1339
Saturday Breakfast tickets sold: 377 omelets and 200 pancakes & gravy
Units of blood donated: 24
Sale highlights included the playhouse built in memory of Carlton Ruff which sold for $2,500 and a quilt made by Edna Wakeman and donated to the auction in her memory which sold for $5,100. A total of $11,600 (includes matching funds) was raised for the rebuilding project in Pulaski, Virginia. Revenues from the skeet shoot tournament at Flying Rabbit have not been reported at this time. A more detailed accounting of the actual net proceeds will be shared later after all revenues and expenses are received.
