An auctioneer in Kentucky has started a unique organization aimed at helping prospective adoptive parents. David Meade's organization, "Auction for Adoption," will host its first auction Aug. 16, with a goal of raising money to help offset adoption costs.

"Meade has visited some of the orphanages in Guatemala and has seen the broken-hearted children. He says he wants to bring hope to orphans and also to couples who cannot have children. Meade doesn't have any specific goal he would like to reach, although he hopes to raise $3,000 to $4,000."

The Aug. 16 auction takes place in the First Southern National Bank in Stanford, Kentucky. Items to be auctioned include tickets to sporting events, autographed sports memorabilia, couples' getaway packages, and more. Source: The Interior Journal

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