Anthony Everett of WCVB Channel 5 addresses the auction crowd. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Mark O'Reilly, executive director of South Shore Habitat, addresses the auction crowd. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Mark O'Reilly, executive director of South Shore Habitat, addresses the auction crowd. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Mark O'Reilly, executive director of South Shore Habitat, addresses the auction crowd. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Cynthia Hargrove Perkins, former executive director of Habitat, thanks Dana Langston for her years of service. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Cynthia Hargrove Perkins, former executive director of Habitat, thanks Dana Langston for her years of service. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Cynthia Hargrove Perkins, former executive director of Habitat, thanks Dana Langston for her years of service. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Dana Langston, Community Development Manager for South Shore Habitat, is thanked for her years of service to the agency. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Andy Solari of Marshfield awaits the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Judith and Joseph Wessling of Hanson await the start of the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Gary Brefini and Andrew McDowell. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide

Melissa Verrochi leads the auction. The South Shore Habitat for Humanity Gala and Auction was held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Reebok International headquarters in Canton. Attendees bid on items in a silent auction and also at a public auction, raising money to construct housing for needy families on the South Shore. Photo by Stephen Ide