Sarah and Darryl Markus launched Calves for a Cause with 100% of the commission being donated to Children’s Health Foundation of London. “Our goal is to raise as much money as possible for the hospital. London is a smaller facility and doesn’t have huge donors like Toronto and Montreal do, so every penny counts.” The Markus wanted to give back after the support they received from the hospital during the challenging times they have faced with their son Brooks. Breeders offered their best, with 21 consignors donating 100% of the proceeds of their lots to Children’s Hospital. The sales was a huge success with 62 lots were auctioned off on March 28 for an average of $2535, but more incredibly, nearly $75,000 was raised for Children’s Hospital of London.
Beslea Kingsdale VIP Datsun-ET topped the sale at $9000. This fancy senior calf is from Reserve All-Canadian and All-Ontario Milking Yearling Crossbrook Magic Genie Darcy-ET (VG-86). She was consigned by Beslea Farms Ltd and Kingsdale Jersey Farm, ON, and purchased by Street Spoonamore, TN.
Hird’s M Victorious, a Magician junior yearling out of a VG Comerica, sold for $8200 to Emily Unger, ON. She was consigned by Nathan Wade, who shared his family’s connection with Children’s Hospital in the catalog. “We are blessed to have this hospital close by to help our daughter Lexi through the health challenges in her life. When we saw Darryl and Sarah posts about hosting a sale to support Children’s Hospital we were 100% on-board.”
Knonaudale Lite The Way caught many people’s attention with Winright Holsteins and Jaquemet Holsteins, ON, being the successful bidders at $5800. Knonaudale Farms consigned the fancy Jordy intermediate calf, who is backed by 9 VG/EX dams and is a full sister to Unanimous All-American Lite My Fire, and Res. All-Canadian Lululemon.
