Heart Auction volunteers man telephones and track auction items in a side room at WCOK. Pictured are (from left)Ginger Edmiston, Michael Sexton, Louise Evans, Jonathan Johnson , Debbie Williams and Judy Halsey (on phone in foreground).

Heart Auction raises $5,414 in first week; continues Saturday

The 38th Annual WCOK (1060 AM) Heart Fund Auction started off a bit slower than last year, but still had a good showing, said organizers.

“We had a total for the first Saturday of $5,414,” said Virginia Setzer, who serves as chairperson of the event. “It was a little slower than last year because we didn’t have as many call in contributions and pledges as we usually do.”

The bid items sold for a total of $2,871, while contributions totaled $2,543.

“You do the best you can and nothing else can be expected of you,” said Setzer.

At left: ON THE AIR — Terry Atwood (back right) brings a bid to announcers Sandy Carter Herndon and Andy Wright during the auction. Also pictured are (from left) Cornelia Reeves, Virginia Setzer and Rosamond Joines (front right).

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