Darwin Small names off the next item for bid during the 44th Lyle Area Cancer Auction Friday night in Lyle. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The 44th annual Lyle Area Cancer Auction kicked off Friday night in Lyle as organizers began the march to a target of $3.3 million raised over the four decades. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The Lyle Area Cancer Auction gets underway for its 44th auction last year. The event continues on into this year starting Friday night at around 6 p.m. Herald file photo

Larry Ricke parades an item up for bid through the aisle during the first night of the Lyle Area Cancer. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com