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Walton flips auction upside down: Renowned NBA player gives top prize 6 highest bidders at charity auction

Abstract:
There was only supposed to be one item up for bid to kick off the 2007 Charity Sports Auction, in which more than 500 participated. With the generosity of NBA hall-of-famer Bill Walton, however, that prize quickly increased six-fold.

The prize began as just an autographed Walton basketball, but the audience was soon informed it also included four tickets to an NBA game of the winner's choosing, an NBA package and free apparel for that team....

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Susan Salamone

posted 3/30/07 @ 1:25 PM EST

Thank you for the wonderful story and picture of our son, Alexi. Al's Dad and I were not able to accompany Al to the event, reading the story of how the evening unfolded and Mr. Walton's generous contribution to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse was very inspiring. Again, we want to thank you for the story and the good people of Syracuse for honoring our son with the 2007 Perseverance in Sport Award.

Sincerely, Joe and Sue Salamone

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