Page 22 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 2026 Annual Pink Pumpkin Auction brings in a whopping amount for the American Cancer Society By noon on Friday, the Pink Pumpkin Auction committee had calculated that the proceeds from the Thursday night fundraiser have brought in approximately $33,400 with additional contributions still coming in. The total includes $20,625 in the live auction, $790 for the luminaria and mystery bag sales, about $4,000 from the silent auction raffle, $6,000 in corporate sponsorship donations, and $195 in cash donations made before, during and after the auction. In addition to this there were luminaria sold ahead of time that will be added to the grand total at the end. The 2026 total far exceeds the total for 2025, though it falls slightly short of the total for 2024. In all, it was a magnificent night, with guests opening their wallets and showing their generosity for the American Cancer Society. The evening began at 5 p.m. with the doors opening, guests signing up for their paddles, and enjoying a plate of food made by Nuthatch Hill BBQ. Then it was into the large shop area at Collision Concepts where the auto body repair shop had transformed into a work of art, and tables were decorated with pink and white cloths, balloons, and of course, adorned with the many items donated for the live and silent auctions. This year, the silent auction was done in a new format where guests bought tickets and then stuffed them into cups at the auction items they hoped to win. It was the first year for the committee to do the auction this way, and it went well. There was a long line gathered for purchasing tickets, and the committee is already considering how they can tweak that portion of the evening to help the lines move faster.
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