The winning students: Briana Finocchiaro, 12, and her twin siblings, Angelia and Nicolas, ages 9. The siblings raised the money sa pamamagitan ng asking family, mga kaibigan and neighbors for the organization. Donations ranged from $20 to $10,000.
Justin tweeted:
“met some amazing kids who are helping change the world with their work with @pencilsofpromis – #MAKEACHANGE
Justin had autographed the red 2012 Hyundai Genesis berlina 2.0 Turbo over the pasko holidays. He signed the car in two places — the dashboard and the sun visor.
The money raised sa pamamagitan ng the auction is to be used to fix up the skateboard park in Stratford, Ontario, Bieber’s hometown.
Bidding for the car had stalled earlier at just over $30,000 which was less than the reserve amount — the minimum the seller would accept. But the winning bid came through in the final minutos of the auction; $40,000.
The identity of the winning bidder was not immediately known.