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Christmas Mother Auction raises money for families in need

Posted at 2:15 AM, Nov 08, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-08 02:18:40-05

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- An annual tradition kicked off the season of giving in Chester Saturday night.

The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program  hosted its annual  auction to help families in need over the holidays.

Bidders packed the Cultural Center of India  for the eight annual auction, which featured everything from weeklong beach rentals to sports memorabilia and restaurant gifts cards. The evening also included a 90-item silent auction.

WTVR CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil served as auctioneer again this year.

Proceeds raised benefit the Christmas Mother program, which makes sure no family is without food and no child is without toys and clothing during the holidays. The program also assists the elderly.