The event raised money for "Operation Owen" - a project to build a purpose-built home for Jodie and Terry Owen, of Kaitangata, whose two daughters, Charli (7) and Meg (3), have undiagnosed cerebella ataxia.
The condition affects the girls' co-ordination and balance, and makes them tire easily. Both girls have walking frames they use outside the house, and for longer distances Charli has a wheelchair and Meg a buggy.
Friends Derek and Kylie Craig, of Cromwell, decided to organise the charity project to give the Owens a purpose-built home.
Mr Craig said the response to the project had been "overwhelming".
"We've had donations from all over the country and as far away as England and Australia."
While a range of building materials and appliances have been given to the project, the organising committee is still hoping to raise more money before the house is built in October.
Comedian Steve Wrigley hosted the charity concert and auction, which was held at the Balclutha War Memorial Hall and featured Kaitangata musicians Aaron Jury, Vickie Evans and their band the Crescents.
Wrigley said he met the Owen family on Saturday afternoon and checked out progress on the building site.
"This is a fantastic cause. I'm impressed with the South Otago community getting in behind the build. The thought that a small town is coming together for this family is amazing."
The auction alone raised $11,000 and the event raised about $40,000 in total.
Mrs Owen thanked the community for all the support the project had received.
"We can't express our gratitude for this new house. It really will make a huge difference."
Contractors have been on site for two weeks, working to level the section in preparation for construction and creating a driveway.
Mr Craig is designing the house, and the Owens have worked with him to ensure the house suits their needs.
The house design includes wider doorways so Charli and Meg can use their walking frames inside, cavity sliding doors and handrails throughout.
Mr Craig planned to do some of the foundation work before construction at Labour weekend, which would involve crews of about 20 builders working shifts over three days.
Construction will take place at the Kaitangata Rugby Grounds from October 19 to 22, and the house will be transported to a section in the township owned by the Owens.
A smaller group would spend the following few weeks finishing off the house.
Any money left over from the project will go towards landscaping or into a trust for Charli and Meg.
Helping out
How you can contribute:
Assist with building: Builders/businesses contact Derek Craig 027 561-0596 or Roger Owen 027 418-1113.
Donations: ANZ account "Operation Owen: The Community Build" 01-0914-0067076-00.
