Buffalo Island St. Jude dinner/auction

The third annual St. Jude auction and dinner was held at the First Baptist Church Family Center in Monette.

Everyone was welcomed with a smile and a chance to win a prize.

No one complained about the long lines or the weather.

Andrea Crawford, mother of Noah Cook, spoke about St. Jude.

Leslie Cobb Lyerly shared her family's story.

The cooks did a great job feeding the crowd.

Pastor Rusty Bird welcomed everyone to the St. Jude event.

Ready to get started with the auction.

Volunteers helped keep up with the bidding.

Leslie and daughter, Scout, offers a smile for the camera.

Going one, going twice, gone.

Emcee Rick Christian and auctioneer Keven Wendt get ready to start the auction.

Ready to bid.

St. Jude Tee shirts were available at the auction.

Family and friends volunteered to help with the event.

These young ladies were sharing smiles at the St. Jude auction and dinner.

A large variety of items were donated to be auctioned.

Calling the Hogs helped raise money at the St. Jude Auction.

Green or pink -- we have both.

A $350 cake!

The bidding was on.

The Duck Dynasty autographed by Si Robertson yard ornament, donated by Noah Cook's family, was purchased by anonymous bidders for $10,500 and the keepsake was then given back to his mother, Andrea Crawford.

Canaan Sandy, ESPN Hog Fan of the Year, signs a card for Justin and Blaine Wildy, new owners of the Hog hat, purchased with all proceeds going to St. Jude.