We did good! All expectations were exceeded! Tricks held a benefit at Sue's Sidetrack on Friday night for the Mulder Family, our friends from Holland whose 5-year-old son, Colin is undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
Thanks to everyone who donated items to the Auction 
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The Auction brought in about $4,500, and ran about two and a half hours.
It was remarkable when we tried to take a break from the auction after a good hour, to give the band a chance to play a set. But the Auction crowd booed down that idea, because they wanted to keep the auction going. That was pretty darn good, considering the amount of money that had already come out of their pockets. Very cool! Tricks played late to make up for a late start. Thanks to Joel, John & Denise Eding for a remarkable job on the Auction!!!
Thanks to Ann, Linda, Sue, and Tammy for all the support and for collecting donated auction item.
Special thanks to Sidetrack owner, Sue for being the most generous restaurant / bar owner anyone could imagine.
Special thanks to Fred for all his work, especially for his collaboration with some Holland companies. Thanks to Boar's Head, Grasmid Trucking, AD Bos, and Trendway for their contributions and donations. Thanks for giving over and above. (I don't use the phrase "giving back to the community" because these companies already give jobs, products, and services to the community. Their Charity is Above and Beyond! 'Nuff said!)
Thanks to the great friendly staff at the Sidetrack, for helping to keep everyone happy while they poured out money to help a family in need. Sincere and heartfelt Thanks to all attendees and helpers!
There was nothing in the Auction that got much lower than what we expected,
and several things got way more than we expected.
We also have about $1,500 more from the raffles and Sidetrack jail.
For a total of just under $6,000.
That money will go to help the Mulder family's personal expenses while they care for Colin 24/7. Colin's Grandma, Aunt Mary Lou, and Mary Lou's fiancé Keith were there until about midnight. Surprising to see Grandma stay so late, with the loud band and smokey bar. But she had tons of appreciation and emotion.