Endangered Wildlife Trust auction at Browns is a Huge Success

MC for the evening, Tony Blewitt, EWT C.E.O. Yolan Friedmann and Cellar Master at Browns, Charlie Hardie

The Endangered Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Browns of Rivonia held a highly successful charity auction for eighty people on Tuesday 20 February.

Over R55 000 was raised following the auction of eight exclusive lots including a pack of six bottles of Rupert and Rothschild Baron Edmond which fetched a whopping R10 000, as well as a Middelvlei Pinotage 5 litre magnum which was sold for R5 000. Organisers of the event were pleasantly surprised by the enormous generosity of the guests which was more than likely fuelled by the steady supply of wines donated by Tokara, Middelvlei, Haut Espoir and Rupert and Rothschild. “We are extremely happy with the funds that were raised”, said EWT Fundraising Manager Samantha Brown. She added that she cannot thank the Browns team enough for their hard work and donations which no doubt ensured the success of the evening. “We would like to thank Browns for extending our membership base by putting us in contact with a new set of valuable corporates” said Samantha Brown. The evening was hosted by charismatic radio personality Tony Blewitt whose humorous antics kept the guests well entertained.

The highest bidder of the evening was Francis Garrard who single-handedly bid R15 700 for three separate auction lots. Marketing Manager at Browns Lara Edwards said Browns is always willing to jump at the opportunity to support worthy causes such as those presented by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Browns has previously hosted a successful wine auction for the Red Cross and plans to host another in May.

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