“We have over 180 lots people will be able to purchase, all donated from not just local businesses but just individuals as well,” Mr Durden said.
“People from all over have donated; locally, in Shepp, Yarra, Wodonga, we’ve had hay, oil, sprays, dog food, cat food, all different products donated.”
It is not just products — vouchers, accommodation, dinners and more will be auctioned as well.
All donated: Mr Durden is keeping the auction items in his shed for now.
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Rechelle Zammit
“[MPs] Sam Birrell and Kim O'Keeffe are both involved, we’ve had a few politicians interested,” Mr Durden said.
He said he regularly dealt with the same people, and each year they were more generous than the last.
“When I call them up they say, Paul, you can have whatever you want,” Mr Durden said.
“It’s not about how much is donated, it’s all appreciated.
“It’s amazing the things people are prepared to do.”
The Dookie, Devenish and District Good Friday Appeal holds a number of events a year, including a lamb drive that raised more than $15,000, a show and shine day with live music, a bowls night, a yabby day, as well as functions.
Mr Durden said all of the events were for the same cause and that they often had live auctions at each event.
Treasurer Chelsea McKay said she was running the online auction.
She said the full catalogue would be online for viewing by March 1 and that bidding would officially run from March 21 to March 28.
The auction will take place on the Kevin Hicks Real Estate clearing sale online auction website.
Both Mrs McKay and Mr Durden encouraged people to check the Dookie, Devenish and District Good Friday Appeal Facebook page for upcoming events and information on how to support the cause.
“The community needs a real pat on the back,” Mr Durden said.
“Without the support of everyone we’d have nothing.
“They know everything that is raised is going to the hospital.
“At the end of the day, this is all about the kids.“
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