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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S RANDOLPH COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN GALA
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elcome to the IF YOU GIVE 2021 Gala for the Children fundraising and benefit auction presented by Acme-McCrary & Sapona Foundation and Pam Hill, Clerk of Court. Randolph Partnership for Children (RPC) is thrilled to invite you to participate virtually to help raise money to support early literacy and early care and education in Randolph County. The signature event kicks off on August 13 with an online auction. Similar to the in-person silent auction in past events, this online auction will include adventures, experiences, children’s, women’s, men’s, sports, home & garden, restaurants, pottery, and more. The online auction will be open for a week, closing at 5 p.m. on August 20. To register to bid, simply visit https://IFYOUGIVE2021. ggo.bid and click “Get Started.” When the auction opens, registered bidders are able to browse items and swipe down to peruse packages. When a bidder clicks on the package, they will be able to view details, including current bid price and description. Bidders have the option of bidding at the next bid increment, bidding more, or buying the package at the preset “Buy Now” price. On Saturday, August 21, VIP Sponsors will gather in-person at VentureAsheboro, where RhinoLeap Productions will live stream the main event. VIPs will have access to a private
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silent auction and enjoy a catered meal and networking before the event goes live on YouTube. The live stream begins at 7 p.m., joining online virtual bidders with in-person VIPs for an evening of FUNdraising. Hosted by Gala Chairpersons Nicki and Brian Hill, emcee Wayne Rowe, and celebrity auctioneer Busta Brown, the evening will begin with the IF YOU GIVE fund-a-need auction to raise money for the Susan Harris Helsabeck Scholarship Fund for Early Educators. A live auction will follow. Throughout the broadcast, five Exemplary Volunteers from 2020-2021 will be spotlighted in 30-second video clips. Exemplary Volunteers are honored each year by RPC for their commitment to children and families through generosity of time, skills, and resources. This year’s honorees are Dustie Gregson, owner of The Table Farmhouse Bakery; Lynn Jones, secretary of Kiwanis Club of Asheboro; Beverly Mooney, owner of Millstone Creek Orchards; Delton Shoe, co-owner of C&D Investments; and Jamee Tate, chair of Randolph County Family Engagement & Leadership Coalition. Before the live broadcast ends, one of the five will be named RPC’s 2021 Volunteer of the Year. For more information, visit www.RandolphKids.org or call 336-629-2128.
