The Alpha Delta Pi sorority celebrated the successful completion of their 12th annual Silent Auction on March 20.

Family, friends and businesses, both distant and local, collectively donated over 200 items to the members of ADPI to be bid on in Upper Convo where the event was held.

An impressive turnout of guests resulted in friendly bidding wars that contributed to the event’s exciting atmosphere.

Silent auction cochair Taylor Young was thrilled to have the opportunity to help organize the highly anticipated event.

“This year’s silent auction went really well,” Young said.

Among the many, notable items being auctioned were a LeBron James practice shoe, a mystery item locked in the Diamond Chest and a hand carved wooden Santa standing almost six feet tall.

Young elaborated on a unique way to help contribute to the cause the event supports.

“We also had Hearts for Healing, which by donating $20 it will pay for a one night stay at the Ronald McDonald house so the family doesn’t have to pay for anything,” Young said.

The proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald house, ADPI’s philanthropy, which helps support families whose children receive treatment at area medical centers.

“They are located near children’s hospitals or larger university hospitals and there is one in Cleveland that we go to and send 5 to 10 sisters every week and we do crafts and make dinner for them,” Young said.

Sheila Poland, whose daughter is a member of ADPI, helped support the cause by contributing an item to be auctioned.

“I donated a stock pot and kitchen accessory basket for ADPI for the auction for the Ronald McDonald House,” said Poland. “It’s a great cause and we’re happy to do it.”

Members of the community, like Harold Ballitch, also joined the effort by bidding on the items that interested them.

“This is my sixth year here at Ashland University. We come every year Silent Auction,” Ballitch said. “I think the girls are working hard and doing a good job for a worthy cause and we like to support that.”

The Silent Auction met its end with well-earned applause after every single item was sold raising a substantial amount of money for RMH.

“We usually have leftover donations from the past year’s silent auction and we actually put those out again and we sold every single donation,” Young said. “We also set a goal of $14,000 and we not only met it we exceeded it, which is super exciting.”

Attendees left the event with their new purchases knowing their money went towards an amazing cause and looking forward to seeing what next year’s silent auction will have in store.