Maybe it's like being on the stock market floor (perhaps at least in years past) as people wave thier arms and shout bids as the hour closes and final bidding wars erupt. A set of four Ravens tickets are still going from the last quater hour, now approaching $1,300-- a touching tribute to both the love of the sport and the dedication to support CENTERSTAGE. And as the bid closes out the room of staff and volunteers erupt into cheers of gratitude.
None of the shy, quiet card waving of the typical auction, this is fast paced excitement as people vie for incredible offerings for a great cause. I'm consistently blown away today by the involvement of our volunteers and the excitement this event garners-- no wonder people talk about it all year! As we enter the busiest hours, things get more frantic. Listen in at 1090 am or WBAL radio online and you'll hear the chorus of cheers as a top bid breaks out from the pack echo behind the local celebrity auctioneers (right now listen for WJZ's Sally Thorner!)
The spirit of excitement-- for both the hard earned prizes won as well as the wonderful show of support-- is amazing.
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