The McAlester High School student said his annual silent auction started to help benefit families impacted by pediatric cancer. The event has grown each year — and Reed said he hopes that continues in order to help some more families this year.
“I hope to just beat our goal and I’m pretty certain we’re going to beat it,” Marcum said. “It all goes back to local people.”
Last year’s event offered 302 items and brought in at least $34,589 to benefit people through the foundation.
This year’s event offers at least 320 items with donations still on the way — with Reed aiming to surpass $35,000 this year for families impacted by pediatric cancer.
Some of the items include an Oklahoma State University team soccer ball, Kendra Scott jewelry, Michael Kors bags, items from local businesses, a lot of sports memorabilia, and much more.
Among the most popular items might be a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet signed by retired quarterback Tom Brady, and a basketball signed by NBA superstar Steph Curry.
Online bidding ends at 4 p.m. Thursday — with in-person and call-in bidding open until 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in McAlester.
All items will be at the Elks Lodge, where the winning bidders will receive the items they win. A meal will also be available during the event.
