News : Tree Walk bidding deadline 5 p.m. tonight

This 'Vegas' tree has the highest bid so far in the VGH Tree Walk.

The "Vegas" tree donate by Jen Northrup so far has the highest bid in the 2011 Virginia Gay Hospital Tree Walk.

Jen's tree also comes with gift certificates for overnight stays and meals donated by three of Iowa's casino/hotels.

Bidding on the more than 20 trees, wreaths and baby afghan baskets continues until 5 p.m. TODAY. All proceeds go toward the 2011 Tree of Lights campaign, which this year is raising money for the new mammography unit at the hospital.

Every tree has already had several bidders; some trees are even on their second page of bids.

See a previous story, and photos of the Tree Walk entries, HERE.