Roncalli Catholic Schools is reporting that this year’s format of taking the 36th Annual Roncalli Pierside Auction online and virtual made history for the event.
In light of the pandemic, this year’s auction began online on Sept. 21 with the release of the silent auction items online. The premium auction items were then open for bidding beginning Sept. 23. All bids closed at 10 p.m. on Sept. 26 following the auction’s live virtual show.
More than 700 people registered and participated in the online bidding, which included 250 items.
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, gifts made to the Roncalli Pierside Auction also were matched dollar for dollar – up to $50,000 – through the Jets Challenge Match. The match raised $54,000 in donations.
The Roncalli Pierside Auction raised a total of more than $340,000 this year, which is a $60,000 increase over last year.
The 37th Annual Roncalli Pierside Auction, will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021.