Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund offers collection challenge

LACONIA — The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund has offered a challenge to local businesses serving as collection sites for donations to its Children’s Auction.

From Nov. 1 through Dec. 4, local businesses will compete to collect the most item donations. There are two prizes — one for the first location to completely fill its collection box, and a second for the most total donation items collected.

“This campaign gives our community an opportunity to come together, spread kindness and help local children and families who need our support most,” said Executive Director Jennifer Kelley. “Together, we can make a meaningful difference. By inviting your customers, employees, friends and family to participate, your business can help turn generosity into real support.”

Winners will receive a live television appearance during the Children’s Auction along with a press release submitted to The Laconia Daily Sun, recognizing team support. Businesses will also be featured on the Children’s Fund’s blog and social media channels.

Volunteers will collect new, unused and unwrapped donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Black Friday and through the weekend at Belknap Marketplace inside US Cellular.

Additional collection days will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5-7 at Lakes Region Community College, the site of this year’s Children’s Auction.

Gift cards, electronics, tools, toys, sporting goods and household items are among the donations that traditionally generate strong bids during the auction.

For more information about donating items, early bidding, sponsorship opportunities and the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, visit ChildrensFundNH.org.