By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.–Have you ever seen a $1,275 cake? That was the final price for the seven pound Italian cream cake at Friday’s Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction. The first bid for the cake was $30 from David Jackson and at that point a bidding war ensued, with the final bid of $1,275 from New Hope Church that finalized the purchase.
With the $6,975 raised Friday, the grand total raised so far this year is now at $174,845. Auctioneer was Darrin Thompson, with the Paris Rotary manning the phones. Items Friday were donated by the Clifty community, Rescue Squad, Relay for Life, Henry County CASA.
Saturday will be another big day with the Whitlock community donating items.
Helping Hand raises thousands of dollars each year for over 80 non-profit and public service groups. It started January 9 and runs through March 1. Helping Hand is known for unique and homemade items which often raise large sums.