CARMEL, Ind. –

Following loss and severe damages from recent tornadoes, the employees of one ADESA auction took it upon themselves to help their neighbors.

Raising nearly $60,000 with an auction to benefit area tornado relief efforts was ADESA Little Rock. Sale proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas.

“Almost everyone knows someone who has been directly impacted by these recent storms,” said ADESA Little Rock general manager Angela Sims. “We wanted to do whatever we could to help those devastated by this tragedy.”

Auctioneer Steve Sims came up with the idea for the sale, as an opportunity for ADESA employees and dealers to support the local community.

“The entire team is thankful that our dealers share our philosophy of giving back,” Sims said. “We are truly overjoyed for this outpouring of support.”

Items up for auction were sponsored by ADESA and its sister company, Automotive Finance Corporation. ADESA also contributed $5,000 cash.