Page 24 2025 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2025 Live Auction event brings lots of fun and cuteness On Thursday, October 2nd, the doors opened at 5 p.m. at Collision Concepts for the annual Pink Pumpkin Fundraiser Auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. Guests arrived early and were more than ready to enjoy the silent auction portion of the event, and the food that was offered beforehand. The serving line for the food was manned by Jennifer and Malina Luckhart and Jackie McCray, while Laura Long and Mindy Miner were overseeing the service of a variety of wines and beers along with Tammy Mullins and Kathy Gooden. The supper menu included pulled pork sliders, chips, coleslaw, and a variety of mini cupcakes. As guests walked in the door, they had an opportunity to take a paddle for the live auction from Annie Coers, then were invited to stand for a posed picture before hitting the food line. Posed pictures were taken by LDN staff JA Hodgdon-Ruppel and Angela Reiners. The silent auction ran from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and provided shoppers with more than 100 items to choose from. Also going on at that time was the sale of luminaria overseen by Bill Post and Tonita Reifsteck and the sale of mystery bags, overseen by Mike and Nancy Cunningham and Janic Funk. At 6 p.m. the silent auction was closed, and the Pink Pumpkin planning committee came to stand in front of the audience to welcome all guests and get the live auction going. The planning committee consisted of Karen Castelein, Annie Coers, Cindy Guyett, Jennifer
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