Merced County Chamber to sponsor fundraiser for Africa medical mission

The Merced County Chamber of Commerce said the Migori-Maasai Africa Medical Mission, led by Judge Robert Quall, takes teams of volunteers to Kenya to provide medical treatment, teach Christianity and build schools, orphanages and water wells. In order to raise money for the trip and for supplies, the mission will hold its 2012 Africa Auction Feb. 10 at the Hoffmeister Center at 1920 Canal Street.

Tickets are $10 and there will be tri-tip, more than 300 silent auction items and such raffle prizes as a week-long stay at a home in Monterey, more than 12 weekend getaway packages or an R.C.I. Lifetime Time Share valued at $10,000. The silent auction is will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner following at 6:00 p.m.

For more information contact the chamber at (209) 722.3864 or Robert Quall at (209) 777.0503 or email robertquall@comcast.net.