It’s two minutes until the auction closes. You have the highest bid. Someone inches in, but you counteract with a faster click of the mouse. Will you win it? The LaPorte Hospital Foundation is conducting an interactive online auction through June 12 in conjunction with the 26th annual Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament.
To view and bid on prime auction prizes, visit www.biddingforgoods.com/lpfoundation. Items up for bid include tickets to several sporting events, including Notre Dame and Chicago White Sox; golf packages; and a vacation home in Venice, FL. The auction closes June 12 at 5:30 p.m., coinciding with the end of the golf tournament.
All proceeds benefit The Foundation’s scholarship fund, which in 2013 totaled more than $40,000 to help fund healthcare scholarships for local students. Since 1983, 268 local students pursuing healthcare degrees have been awarded more than $538,250 in foundation scholarships.
“For the past 25 years, The Foundation’s golf tournament has continued to positively impact local students, helping them achieve their education goals and enrich the lives of others. This is due to the hard work of our committee, chaired by board member Carl Savich,” said Maria Fruth, foundation COO. “We truly appreciate the involvement through underwriting and participation of the many companies, community members and our tournament hosts, Briar Leaf Golf Club. We also want to thank the Scott Siefker family and the Robert Sisson family for their continued support of the scholarship program.”
While all 144 golfing spots are filled for this year’s tournament, anyone is welcome to participate in the online auction and bidders need not be present to win. Individuals also may purchase prime rib dinner tickets for $25 by contacting The Foundation at (219) 326-2471. Dinner begins at approximately 5 p.m. after the June 12 tournament at Briar Leaf Golf Club, 2322 Ind. 39, LaPorte.