Missouri Auto Auction recently held a promotional event to benefit Bree’s Gift, a nonprofit organization that honors the life of Bree Isabel Johnley, who passed away at 4 years old, by providing families with up to 100% of the funding needed to adopt a child.

Jennie Johnley, Bree’s mother and founder of Bree’s Gift, is a former employee of the auction, serving as national account manager for seven years.

MAA has now partnered with Bree’s Gift for four consecutive years to help raise money for families seeking adoption.

“I am so proud to be able to work with the team at Missouri Auto Auction,” Johnley said in a news release. “The money we raise every year at this event helps so many families achieve their dreams of adopting children into their family. I couldn’t be prouder of the love and support we receive from the customers at Missouri Auto Auction.”

This year’s fundraising event included an auction that included tickets to a Taylor Swift concert along with a Travis Kelce autographed jersey, which sold for $8,000, an autographed Patrick Mahomes jersey and two tickets to a Kansas City Chiefs game ($3,100) and a sunflower bouquet ($10,000) that Johnley was able to take home.

Through the auction, sales of lunch and apparel to dealers, and donations from sponsors, Missouri Auto Auction raised $70,000, which was donated directly to Bree’s Gift.

“The participation and generosity shown by our dealers and business partners in support of Bree’s Gift amazes me year after year,” MAA general manager Justin Brown said

MAA co-owner Cody Boswell said the event “makes your heart feel good, helping these families.”

For more information about Bree’s Gift or to donate, visit www.breesgift.com.