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18 - "WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" â€" See us on ‘www.stouflvilleonline.com Luke Anderson is surrounded by some of the many friends and neighbours who turned out for the Bid and Bop at Markham Fairgrounds. The fundraiser was an unqual- ified success, and proceeds will go towards a new wheelchair van for Luke. “It was a Bid and Bop not to be missed or soon forgotten," noted Sandy Schell Kennedy, who was on the Friends of Luke organizing committee for the Nov. 7 event at Markham Fairgrounds Almost a year in the planning. the Bid and Bop for Luke Anderson was an ovemhelming suc- cess, attracting over 670 guests from three generations. "The Bid and Bop a huge success This building at Markham Fai rounds was packed to the rafters for the Bid and Bop for Luke Nov. 7. Six hundred an sewnty people attended this unforgettable commuâ€" nity get together, and proceeds from the event surpassed all expectations Whodathunkit tunes up for a night to remember Nov. 7 at Luke's Bid and Bop, which took place at Markham Fairgrounds. Close to 700 people showed up to dance the night away, bid on fabulous auction items and chow down on a delicious buffet evening exceeded our expectations and (funds raised) will go towards buying a wheelchair van for Luke, as well as future needs." The live and silent auctions featured more than 200 dona- tions, both from with- in and outside the community. and ener- getic guests danced to live music and enjoyed a delicious buffet. Chris, Bill, Logan and Luke Anderson prepare for Luke's speech. DECEMBER 2003