Donations still accepted at Geneva Bar & Grill
HOW MUCH THIS YEAR? — People place bills in the tray atop the head of Geneva Cancer Auction founder Dwayne “Whitey” Hagen. The first weekend of the 2020 auction kicks off Friday. (Star Eagle file photo)
By JIM LUTGENS
Publisher
What started from humble beginnings has turned into one of the biggest annual events in Southern Minnesota.
It’s time again for the Geneva Cancer Auction, which runs for consecutive weekends starting Jan. 10 at Geneva Bar & Grill.
The auction started in 1985 with several family members and friends who wanted to raise money to fight cancer. Several of them had experienced losses of loved ones to the disease. That first year they raised $5,500. Word spread quickly and every year since the auction has grown by leaps and bounds. Hundreds of items, some of them quite unique, have been donated for the auction block.
The cancer committee also hosts a raffle. This year the top prize is a 48” LED TV and blu-Ray player. There are five cash prizes available. Winners will be drawn on January 18 at 10 p.m.
Besides the two-weekend auction, there are several other events held year around which contribute to the yearly total. The largest is the Wild Game Feed held every December. The total raised from the feed will be announced at the auction this year. Other events included pool tournaments, a motorcycle run, car cruise and golf tournament.
The 37th Annual Geneva Cancer Auction will be held on Friday and Saturday January 10 and 11, and again on the 17th and 18th. Geneva Bar & Grill will host the event starting at 7 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Donations are still being accepted at Geneva Bar & Grill. For additional information call (507) 256-7278.