Russ Finlay
Russ Finlay Auctioneer Fundraisers |
Professional Auctioneer, Show and Event Announcer
At the top of his class at the Western Canadian School of Auctioneering, Russ is a talented and successful auctioneer. Versatile, adaptive, with a great sense of humor, a customer can tell that Russ is enjoying every minute of the sale. Russ has worked in just about every aspect of the Auction industry since receiving his diploma in Calgary, Alberta August 7th, 1993.
Russ and his crew have had the honor of being chosen to do the auctioneering for Brookfield Properties annual charity auction in Calgary, Alberta for the 'Make a Wish' foundation of Canada. This fundraiser helps raise thousands of dollars each year for children who are diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
Russ is also the auctioneer for 'Laughing for Cancer' charity auction in Edmonton. Laughing for Cancer is an annual benefit for the Alberta Cancer Foundation in aid of Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute. Since 2002 Laughing for Cancer has raised over $500,000 for the ACF through a live, and often lively auction and comedy show.
Russ is available as a stand alone auctioneer or with a crew including ring men and clerk.
FUNDRAISING AUCTION & COMEDY SHOW PACKAGE
Fundraising made easy with a complete benefit package from Callback Corporate Entertainment. Callback Entertainment can provide a world class auctioneer complete with clerk, ring men and the comedians that will take your live auction to a new level financially while providing an entire evening of entertainment.
Russ Finlay has been described as an entertainer without a stage. He is a world class auctioneer with a quick wit and an entertaining auction style that will have your crowd in stitches. Russ will take your silent auction live or take your live auction to new levels.
With our complete fundraising comedy package Russ will bring his auction crew which includes one of Canada's top headliners: Andrew Grose who will work the crowd during the live auction and then have them rolling in the aisles with his comedy show. For a completely hassle free event Callback can also provide clerking services and additional comedians to ring the auction and provide the laughter in what will be an unforgettable evening for your group or organization.
Russ Finlay and Andrew Grose are organizers of the Laughing For Cancer Benefit in Edmonton which last year raised $279,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. They will lend their expertise to your function and assist you with planning your event.