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The popular Sports Memorabilia Auction will be held May 24 at Halifax HealthLink in Roanoke Rapids.

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Sponsored by the Cardiopulmonary Department at Halifax Regional Medical Center, the annual Sports Memorabilia Auction will benefit the Halifax Regional Medical Center Foundation.

Sponsored by the Cardiopulmonary Department at Halifax Regional Medical Center, the auction will benefit the Medical Center Foundation.

This year, collectors and sports enthusiasts will have an opportunity to bid on more than 150 pieces of memorabilia autographed by their favorite sports stars, past and present. "This annual auction has quickly become an event that you won't want to miss," said Marty Jones, Respiratory Therapy Coordinator and organizer of the auction. "Collectors are typically able to acquire items they are looking for at prices below the average market rate."

The list of autographs to be auctioned includes sports greats like Joe Montana, Arnold Palmer, Terry Bradshaw, Richard Petty, Dale Jarrett, Denny Hamlin and Lou Holtz.

Collectors can arrive before the 1 p.m. auction to see the items available. A $2 donation places collectors in a drawing for door prizes. Collectors may bid by phone or sealed bids.

Contact Jones at 535-8971 or wmjones@halifaxrmc.org.

Halifax Regional Medical Center is licensed for 206 beds, including psychiatric and nursery.

A nonprofit organization.

For more information, visit www.halifaxregional.us.