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A lucky 10-year-old boy will get a chance to play an extra in Will Ferrell’s new movie, “Step Brothers,” after his father bought the role in a cancer-charity auction for more than $47,000. The money will go to the Cancer for College foundation run by a fraternity brother of Ferrell’s at the University of Southern California. The $47,100 high bidder was a man from Dalls that asked to remain anonymous, but did say:

“Winning this auction means a lot to me on a very personal basis,” the winner said in a statement released by the foundation. “I lost my mother to ovarian cancer a few years ago, so I feel fortunate that my 10-year-old and I are able to participate in an event involving Cancer for College and Will Ferrell.”

Ferrell came up with the idea to auction off a non-speaking part as an extra in his new movie. “We are overwhelmed with the response and generosity to the auction,” Ferrell said. “This money will help so many young people with their dreams of attending college.”