Members of the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) once again proved their generosity and community spirit at the 2011 Charity Auction in support of the CHML-Y108 Children’s Fund. RAHB is proud to announce that $42,773 was raised at the annual Christmas charity auction and social thanks to the support from local REALTORS® and the community. Proceeds made have been donated to the AM900 CHML/Y108 Christmas Tree of Hope Campaign.

"The response from local REALTORS® and the community was overwhelming this year," said Rachelle Aurini, chair of RAHB's Charity Auction Task Force. "You can never underestimate the generosity of the people in the Hamilton/Burlington area when it comes to supporting children's causes."

Proceeds from the partnership between RAHB and AM900 CHML/Y108 continue to support many local children's charities throughout Hamilton and Burlington year round. Now in its 23rd year, RAHB’s annual auction has raised almost $700,000 for the charity, making RAHB its single largest contributor.

The CHML/Y108 Christmas Tree of Hope Campaign began in 1976 as a charitable initiative to help raise money for disadvantaged children during the holiday season. The campaign became a legally registered charity with tax exempt status shortly thereafter under the official name of The CHML/Y108 Children's Fund. The Children’s Fund offers assistance to over 30 different charities each year.

The CHML/Y108 Children's Fund is dedicated to children’s charities in the Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding areas.  The Children’s Fund offers assistance to over 30 different charities each year.

Rachelle Aurini, Chair of the RAHB Auction Task force, presents the cheque to Jeff Storey, President of teh CHML/Y108 Children's Fund.

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