Hamilton/Burlington Realtors raise $59,000

The Realtors Association of Hamilton and Burlington helped auction off some impressive prizes to raise funds for local childrens’ charities.

The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington Charity Auction raised more than $59,000 for the CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund – Christmas Tree of Hope.

Fundraising played a big part of the evening with a live auction, silent auction and raffle.  Guests bid for several prizes, including week-long trips to Mexico, Florida and the British West Indies, advertising packages, weekend get-a-ways, musical instruments, jewelry and a 2009 Victory Kingpin 8-Ball Motorcycle.

Diane Price, charity auction task force chair, says, “We’re delighted that even in these difficult times, so many people have supported the evening and helped make it such a success. To date RAHB’s Auction has raised over $600,000 for the campaign, making RAHB its single largest contributor.”

The fund is dedicated to childrens’ charities in the Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding areas, offering assistance to more than 30 different charities each year.