The Daily OrangeSports auction raises money for local hospital
By David Baer
Posted: 4/4/09, 12:16 PM EST Section: News
The fourth annual Syracuse University Sport Management Club Charity Sports Auction was held in the Carrier Dome Thursday night, and was highlighted by former New York Yankee Jim Abbott's keynote address and the 2009 Perseverance in Sports Award. 1972 graduate David Falk was also on hand.
Abbott, the former Yankee, spoke about how to adapt when faced with adversity. "Determination is having the strength to filter out negativity," Abbott said. "...the best gift I ever received from someone was from my parents. They gave me the belief that I can always be up for a challenge, no matter how big or small."
The true spirit of the night kicked off after Abbott's speech when a one item live auction was held. It featured one autographed Jim Abbott baseball. The ball sold for $600, and when the bidding was finally over, its new owner received a standing ovation for their kindness and generosity.
Sport Management Club President Gordie Taylor said the act of generosity was the essential goal for last night's fundraiser.
However, the merchandise was not just limited to signed baseballs. The auction floor featured items from tickets to the Emmy Awards, to autographed Syracuse memorabilia, to a year supply of mustard.
Some of the premium items that were up for auction were Dave Matthews Band concert tickets, Carmelo Anthony autographed basketball, four tickets to a 2009 Yankees home game at the new Yankee Stadium, a Ted Williams autographed baseball, and a Pentax Optio E60 digital camera.
Steiner Sports provided many of the items for the auction.
But the night was not all about raising money. The Sport Management Club had raised over $50,000 through the first three years of the auction's existence, which has featured a slew of famous sports figures.
It was a night filled with emotion as the Sport Management Club attempted to raise money for the Golisano Children's Hospital at Upstate. The local hospital was chosen because the club wanted to see the money raised stay in the community.
Abbott, the former Yankee, spoke about how to adapt when faced with adversity. "Determination is having the strength to filter out negativity," Abbott said. "...the best gift I ever received from someone was from my parents. They gave me the belief that I can always be up for a challenge, no matter how big or small."
The true spirit of the night kicked off after Abbott's speech when a one item live auction was held. It featured one autographed Jim Abbott baseball. The ball sold for $600, and when the bidding was finally over, its new owner received a standing ovation for their kindness and generosity.
Sport Management Club President Gordie Taylor said the act of generosity was the essential goal for last night's fundraiser.
However, the merchandise was not just limited to signed baseballs. The auction floor featured items from tickets to the Emmy Awards, to autographed Syracuse memorabilia, to a year supply of mustard.
Some of the premium items that were up for auction were Dave Matthews Band concert tickets, Carmelo Anthony autographed basketball, four tickets to a 2009 Yankees home game at the new Yankee Stadium, a Ted Williams autographed baseball, and a Pentax Optio E60 digital camera.
Steiner Sports provided many of the items for the auction.
But the night was not all about raising money. The Sport Management Club had raised over $50,000 through the first three years of the auction's existence, which has featured a slew of famous sports figures.
It was a night filled with emotion as the Sport Management Club attempted to raise money for the Golisano Children's Hospital at Upstate. The local hospital was chosen because the club wanted to see the money raised stay in the community.
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