Atlantic Broadband lends hand in Lakes Region children's benefit

QUINCY, Mass. - Atlantic Broadband is participating in the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction, which runs from Tuesday through Friday.

Over its 40-year history, the benefit has raised more than $7 million for charities across the Greater Lakes region through volunteer work, community donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Last year's donations supported the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire, Got Lunch! Laconia, the Lakes Region Mental Health Center, and many other organizations.

As a media partner, Atlantic Broadband has been providing a live stream of the auction since 1998. This allows viewers to watch the auction and bid on items from home. Donors can watch bidding in real time at childrensauction.com. Atlantic Broadband also provides a live feed of the auction to Lakes Region Public Access Channel 25. This year, volunteers from Atlantic Broadband will also answer phones and take bids on those auction items callers see on air and online.

"Atlantic Broadband proudly supports the mission of the Children's Auction, which empowers children to succeed and positively impact the Greater Lakes Region," said Nadine Heinen, Region Operations Director for Atlantic Broadband.

The auction depends on the support of generous donors and volunteers. This year, more than 700 volunteers from central New Hampshire collected more than 2,000 donations from local businesses for auction.

"We could not do this auction without the community support we have," said Jennifer Kelley, Executive Director of the Children's Auction. "Atlantic Broadband is integral to bringing the Children's Auction to life for underserved kids in the community."

For more information about the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction, visit childrensauction.com. To learn more about Atlantic Broadband, visit atlanticbb.com