Seven BC Charities Collaborate for "Fighting COVID Together II" Live Auction

Seven of British Columbia's most well respected philanthropic organizations have teamed up to raise funds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

They are:

  • Odd Squad Production Society
  • Zajac Ranch for Children
  • Pancreatic Cancer Canada
  • Doctor Peter AIDS Foundation
  • Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
  • BC Centre For Ability
  • Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

Fighting COVID Together II is the second online charity auction following the highly successful charitable auction of the same name held May 23rd. This auction will take place live on Wednesday July 22nd online through Able Auctions (www.ableauctions.ca).

This exciting fundraising event brings seven important and diverse organizations under one umbrella for one night, united in one cause - to raise awareness and funding during this unprecedented pandemic.

John Tietz, Dr. Peter AIDS CEO said, "We are so delighted to be back for round II and look forward to another very successful auction." Tietz continued "Working with these organizations, Able Auctions, and Point Blank Shows has been such an inspiring experience for me and our team."

There is absolutely no cost to the charitable organizations and no buyer or credit card fees to the successful bidders. Jeremy Dodd and his team at Able Auctions have donated their time, talent and financial costs for these auctions. Howard Blank & Diana Zoppa (Point Blank Shows), Rebecca Bollwitt (Miss 604), Laura Ballance (LBMG), Tracey Wade and their teams have also donated all costs to ensure that this auction maximizes revenues for these important organizations.

This auction will be upbeat, fun and fast-paced with a live audio auction online supporting each of the seven charities involved and hosted by Howard Blank. Guests can bid in real time after viewing the pictures and descriptions of each lot. A special fund a need option for straight tax receipting will also be offered. Participants must be registered and there is no cost to register by going to www.ableauctions.ca. Join us live on Wednesday July 22nd at 6:00 pm.

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