Hong Kong auctions conduct a record FIVE auctions in 5 days.
Starting on Wednesday 21st April with a Charity Handbag Auction to raise funds for children in need, those suffering from Cancer and those needy in Cambodia. Organized with the Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile over 120 branded pre-owned handbags were auctioned at a banks office in the IFC building. Champaign was flowing all night and everyone had great fun and helped bag a bag and be charitable at the same time.
Friday 23rd April saw auctioneer Brian Hodgson conduct the 3rd Spring Fling Juvenile Diabetics Dinner at Hong Kong Football club. The venue was transformed into a fine opera house. Over HK$ 2.5 million was raised for the charity.
Saturday 24th Californian Boutique wines were on offer at the J.W Marriot hotel where 30 lots of wines were auctioned to benefit Hong Kong’s Cancer Fund.
Sunday 25th began early with an auction of fine wines for Spectrum Wines from the US. The auction started at 11.30am with an auctioneer in California and Brian Hodgson at Crown Wine Cellars. Seven hours later and without any break Hodgson was still calling, a record for him. The auction was a great success with bidding support from both continents.
Sunday 25th in the evening saw a quick change in to black tie for the Jewish Women’s Association Annual Dinner. The highlight of the auction was bidding for an hour with the Chief Rabbi of Israel. The dinner was a great success with wonderful entertainment and a warm family atmosphere.
By the end of the night Hodgson was ready for a rest!
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