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November 1, 2006 Marquette General Volunteers hosting auction to benefit the bloodmobile November 6 MARQUETTE — The Marquette General Volunteers will host their third annual auction on Monday November 6 at 7:30 p.m., with proceeds to help purchase a new bloodmobile for the U.P. Regional Blood Center, based at Marquette General Hospital. A preview of the silent and live auction items begins at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Marquette, with the live auction beginning at 7:30. Refreshments will be provided. A number of themed gift baskets and artwork will be available on bids. Other donated prizes include a framed Buick Open Flag signed by professional golfer Tiger Woods; a commemorative Ryder Cup golf bag; and a cross-stitch piece signed by running back Ahman Green of the Green Bay Packers. Last year’s event raised more than $6,000 toward the purchase of a bloodmobile. The 30-foot bloodmobile will be used in blood drives throughout the Upper Peninsula, serving 11 community hospitals. The U.P. Regional Blood Center is based at Marquette General. For more information on the auction, call Volunteer Services at Marquette General at 906-225-3280. E-MAIL THIS MGHS STORY Enter recipient's e-mail: Close Window MGHS HOME Marquette General Hospital, 420 W. Magnetic Street, Marquette MI 49855