GoIndustry DoveBid answered the call to "make the world a better place" by hosting a 67 Minute Charity Auction for Childline in support of Mandela Day. Joey Burke, one of GoDove's seasoned auctioneers, offers his expertise to Childline Gauteng on an annual basis in aid of Mandela Day. Childline is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to protect children against violence while creating a culture of children's rights in South Africa. "This is the perfect way to spend our 67 minutes. Nelson Mandela believed strongly in every child's right to education and a happy, healthy life," says Burke. What was once a small community event started by Nancy Morake, has now grown into a hugely successful annual project raising close to R120 000 since its inception. These auctions have proven to be both entertaining and competitive thanks to Joey's light-hearted auction antics and experience. He has raised more than R40-million in the last decade for charities across the country, including The ...
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