This auction is a personal fundraiser for Sydney Griffin, my niece who was recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with Metastasis to nearby lymph nodes (Breast Cancer). This is the beginning of her fight, and as much as this saddens me - it will only make us tougher.

As some may know, my brother passed away 4 weeks ago and Sydney (his daughter, my niece) was instrumental in the oversight of his care. Within weeks, she knew something was physically wrong and began the...