CBS 58 Bids for Kids Auction Raised $35,000
The annual Milwaukee event successfully secured funds to support childhood cancer research efforts.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The CBS 58 Bids for Kids auction recently concluded in Milwaukee, raising nearly $35,000 to support the MACC Fund. These proceeds are dedicated to advancing research for childhood cancer and blood disorders.
Why it matters
This fundraising effort provides critical capital for medical research that seeks better outcomes for children facing cancer and blood disorders. Continued community support ensures the MACC Fund can sustain its ongoing scientific investigations.
The auction generated $35,000 through the sale of items including a $2,000 Jacob Misiorowski jersey and a $1,951 golf package at Milwaukee Country Club. Additional high-value items included a $1,400 Jackson Chourio jersey and a $1,445 Brewers experience.
The players
MACC Fund
This organization is a charitable entity dedicated to funding research into the treatment of childhood cancer and related blood disorders.
Milwaukee Country Club
This private recreational facility served as the venue for one of the primary golf experience packages auctioned during the event.
The details
The event featured a wide array of sports memorabilia, exclusive gift certificates, and unique local experiences. Donors competed for items ranging from the signed baseball jerseys to an autographed piece by Taylor Swift, which sold for $825.
Timeline
The auction campaign reached its conclusion on September 19, 2026.
Market Landscape
Charitable auctions represent a critical revenue stream for local non-profits, allowing organizations to leverage celebrity partnerships and high-value experiences to maximize donor engagement. These events shift community philanthropy by integrating local corporate partners directly into the funding cycle for medical research.
Local residents can continue to support the cause by submitting ongoing donations to the campaign following the auction's close. These funds go directly toward research efforts aimed at improving clinical outcomes for pediatric patients.
The takeaway
Charity auctions succeed by curating exclusive, high-value experiences that tap into local interests and fan bases. Residents can mirror this approach by seeking out local non-profit events that allow them to align their discretionary spending with tangible health outcomes.
Further reading
Learn more about local giving initiatives in our Milwaukee Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS58.
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