Dragon*Con, held annually over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, GA, is North America's largest annual science fiction and popular arts convention, but it is much more. Each year Dragon*Con selects a charity to benefit from an auction held during the convention. This year’s charity is the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. Locally, the Georgia Chapter serves the 55,000 Georgians living with lupus with awareness and educational programs. Nationally, the Lupus Foundation of America supports research into the causes of lupus and the development of new treatments to improve the quality of life for people with lupus.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can vary in severity from mild to very serious. It can affect any part of the body, though it most commonly affects the skin, joints, and internal organs. Normally, our immune system responds to foreign ―invaders, such as bacteria and viruses, by producing antibodies. In lupus, the immune system can’t tell the difference between a true threat and its own tissue. The body then creates autoantibodies, which attack healthy tissue, causing pain, inflammation, and damage to the affected part of the body.
Lupus can strike anyone of any age. It is more common in women than men, and more common among people of color. An estimated 1.5 to 2 million Americans are believed to have lupus – more than the number affected by multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, sickle cell anemia, leukemia, and HIV combined. Because the symptoms vary so much, many people go years before receiving a diagnosis.
The cause of lupus is unknown and there is no cure. However, it is highly treatable with medication and most patients are able to lead a normal life.
The Dragon*Con Charity Auction will take place Sunday, September 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Regency V Ballroom of the Atlanta Hyatt Regency Hotel. Items up for bid include memorabilia donated by Dragon*Con guests, artwork, signed books, and comics- related items. The Georgia Aquarium has donated four passes to the aquarium’s behind the scenes tour, valued at $280. All bidders must check in to receive a paddle to be used to bid during the auction.
The auction will be followed at 4 p.m. by the Stargate Multiverse Track auction, featuring memorabilia, props, and artwork from the Stargate film and television series. The proceeds of the Stargate auction also benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.
Over the past three years, Dragon*Con’s charity auctions have raised over $75,000 for charities including the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Additional information about the charity auction can be found at http://www.dragoncon.org/charity.php. Ticketing and other convention information can be found at www.dragoncon.org.
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Monday, September 07, 2009
Space Auction Opens with a “Big Bang”
More than three hundred space fans have already secured a virtual paddle number in order to bid today in an online charity SPACE auction at www.astronautscholarship.org/auction.pl
While no remnants of the Big Bang (that we know of!) are available, astronauts John Glenn, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin and 30 more legends have their space artifacts and signature on the auction block for this event which benefits the nonprofit Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
Bids are already rolling in on the 30 lots of space artifacts and memorabilia. Up for grabs are such rare items as a couch segment from the famous Apollo 13 Command Module, an American flag carried to the moon onboard Apollo 14, a Skylab astronaut jacket worn in space and a John Glenn autographed issue of LIFE magazine.
“The auction is a great way for the astronauts to show our support for such a worthy cause,” said Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. “The proceeds from the artifacts we donate help pave the way for the future innovators of science and technology in America by the college scholarships the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation provides.”
The auction promises a bang for anyone who has ever gazed up at the sky. The launch window for bidding closes on September 12, 2009 at 5 PM EDT.
All auction proceeds go directly to support the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s mission of offering scholarships to top science and technology college students. To date the Foundation has dispersed more than $2.8 million to students nationwide.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization established in 1984 by the six surviving members of America’s original Mercury astronauts. Its mission is to aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in these fields. Today, more than 80 astronauts from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Space Shuttle and Space Station Programs have joined in this educational endeavor. For more information, call 321-455-7015 or log on to www.AstronautScholarship.org.
About the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
More than 70 astronauts are helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was established originally in 1984 as the Mercury Seven Foundation by the six surviving members of America's original Mercury Seven astronauts, Mrs. Betty Grissom (widow of the seventh, Virgil "Gus" Grissom), William Douglas, M.D. (the Project Mercury flight surgeon), and Henri Landwirth, an Orlando businessman and friend of the astronauts. The founding astronauts were Malcolm Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Walter M. Schirra, Alan B. Shepard Jr., and Donald K. (Deke) Slayton. Currently, Apollo astronaut Al Worden is Chairman of the foundation's Board of Directors and five-time shuttle astronaut Robert "Hoot" Gibson serves as Vice Chairman.
The original Mercury Seven Foundation began on a shoestring budget, and the first seven scholarships, at $1,000 each, were awarded in 1986. As more money was raised the amount and number of scholarships increased gradually. The foundation now awards annually 19 scholarships each worth $10,000, for a total of $190,000. To date, the foundation has awarded $2.8 million in scholarships to deserving students nationwide.
Scholarship money is raised through astronaut appearances, fund-raising events, corporate and individual donations, and astronaut autographs. In 1995, with the realization that the five remaining Mercury astronauts would not be able to raise scholarship funds forever, the Board of Directors voted to broaden the membership and to change the name to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs have now joined in this worthwhile endeavor.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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While no remnants of the Big Bang (that we know of!) are available, astronauts John Glenn, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin and 30 more legends have their space artifacts and signature on the auction block for this event which benefits the nonprofit Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
Bids are already rolling in on the 30 lots of space artifacts and memorabilia. Up for grabs are such rare items as a couch segment from the famous Apollo 13 Command Module, an American flag carried to the moon onboard Apollo 14, a Skylab astronaut jacket worn in space and a John Glenn autographed issue of LIFE magazine.
“The auction is a great way for the astronauts to show our support for such a worthy cause,” said Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. “The proceeds from the artifacts we donate help pave the way for the future innovators of science and technology in America by the college scholarships the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation provides.”
The auction promises a bang for anyone who has ever gazed up at the sky. The launch window for bidding closes on September 12, 2009 at 5 PM EDT.
All auction proceeds go directly to support the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s mission of offering scholarships to top science and technology college students. To date the Foundation has dispersed more than $2.8 million to students nationwide.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization established in 1984 by the six surviving members of America’s original Mercury astronauts. Its mission is to aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in these fields. Today, more than 80 astronauts from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Space Shuttle and Space Station Programs have joined in this educational endeavor. For more information, call 321-455-7015 or log on to www.AstronautScholarship.org.
About the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
More than 70 astronauts are helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was established originally in 1984 as the Mercury Seven Foundation by the six surviving members of America's original Mercury Seven astronauts, Mrs. Betty Grissom (widow of the seventh, Virgil "Gus" Grissom), William Douglas, M.D. (the Project Mercury flight surgeon), and Henri Landwirth, an Orlando businessman and friend of the astronauts. The founding astronauts were Malcolm Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Walter M. Schirra, Alan B. Shepard Jr., and Donald K. (Deke) Slayton. Currently, Apollo astronaut Al Worden is Chairman of the foundation's Board of Directors and five-time shuttle astronaut Robert "Hoot" Gibson serves as Vice Chairman.
The original Mercury Seven Foundation began on a shoestring budget, and the first seven scholarships, at $1,000 each, were awarded in 1986. As more money was raised the amount and number of scholarships increased gradually. The foundation now awards annually 19 scholarships each worth $10,000, for a total of $190,000. To date, the foundation has awarded $2.8 million in scholarships to deserving students nationwide.
Scholarship money is raised through astronaut appearances, fund-raising events, corporate and individual donations, and astronaut autographs. In 1995, with the realization that the five remaining Mercury astronauts would not be able to raise scholarship funds forever, the Board of Directors voted to broaden the membership and to change the name to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs have now joined in this worthwhile endeavor.
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Goodwill Celebrates Its First Decade of Online Auctioneering
/PRNewswire/ -- shopgoodwill.com, the nation's first and only nonprofit Internet auction site, is celebrating its 10 years in existence and proving that Goodwill Industries(R) is not only a leader in job placement, but also innovative social enterprise through its use of technology. The charitable auction site, ranked one of the TopTenREVIEWS' Top 10 online auction sites and Time.com's "50 Best Websites of 2009," has created a window into cyberspace, bringing a whole new world of shoppers and donors in contact with Goodwill(R) and its mission of providing job training programs, employment placement services and community programs throughout North America.
Since its launch on August 31, 1999, the site has posted its fifth millionth item, helping to cull $75 million in funds for job training programs for people who have disabilities, those who lack education or job experience and others having a hard time finding a job. The operation of shopgoodwill.com has opened up new jobs and training opportunities for people who have come to Goodwill looking for skill-building opportunities, including basic computer knowledge and customer service, photo skills, goods processing, and stocking and fulfillment systems.
"The auction items all come from one source with an internationally respected brand name -- Goodwill Industries. Security procedures make the site a safe place to bid and buy -- it's like buying something from someone you know," said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International(R). "The revenues, as with Goodwill stores, benefit Goodwill Industries, and because 84 percent of it goes directly into job training and other support services for families, shoppers feel good about their purchases."
There is no fee to sign up or bid on items. All items are collected from the 166 independent Goodwill agencies across North America. More than 30,000 items are for sale at any given item to bidders who visit the site, including music, jewelry, handbags and other apparel, electronics, toys, hardware, furniture, antiques, books, rare paintings, collectibles, and other desirable items. A search function allows site visitors to sort items by seller and browse local available inventory through mobile technology. Some of the more unique items sold include a 1927 Martin 5 K soprano ukulele, a Mercedes and a Bose subwoofer.
"With more than a million page views per day, shopgoodwill.com is an Internet auction site that successfully coexists and functions with the big-name online auctioneers by its 165 categories and subcategories," said Gibbons.
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Since its launch on August 31, 1999, the site has posted its fifth millionth item, helping to cull $75 million in funds for job training programs for people who have disabilities, those who lack education or job experience and others having a hard time finding a job. The operation of shopgoodwill.com has opened up new jobs and training opportunities for people who have come to Goodwill looking for skill-building opportunities, including basic computer knowledge and customer service, photo skills, goods processing, and stocking and fulfillment systems.
"The auction items all come from one source with an internationally respected brand name -- Goodwill Industries. Security procedures make the site a safe place to bid and buy -- it's like buying something from someone you know," said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International(R). "The revenues, as with Goodwill stores, benefit Goodwill Industries, and because 84 percent of it goes directly into job training and other support services for families, shoppers feel good about their purchases."
There is no fee to sign up or bid on items. All items are collected from the 166 independent Goodwill agencies across North America. More than 30,000 items are for sale at any given item to bidders who visit the site, including music, jewelry, handbags and other apparel, electronics, toys, hardware, furniture, antiques, books, rare paintings, collectibles, and other desirable items. A search function allows site visitors to sort items by seller and browse local available inventory through mobile technology. Some of the more unique items sold include a 1927 Martin 5 K soprano ukulele, a Mercedes and a Bose subwoofer.
"With more than a million page views per day, shopgoodwill.com is an Internet auction site that successfully coexists and functions with the big-name online auctioneers by its 165 categories and subcategories," said Gibbons.
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Sunday, September 07, 2008
Like Those Jeans on Your Fav Celebrity?
HHG Note: The online auction of jeans worn and/or signed by 60 celebrities ends on September 17th at 8 pm EST. While some bids are over $4000 at this time, all proceeds are donated to the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. Check it out. You may just look fabulous wearing jeans of Miley Cyrus or Ashlee Simpson.
In celebration of GE Profile's new energy-efficient Frontload Washer and Dryer, they've partnered with "Clothes Off Our Back" to auction off celebrity jeans for charity.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford that auctions off celebrity attire to benefit children's charities. For more information on the Clothes Off Our Back or bidding on celebrity jeans, visit www.clothesoffourback.org .
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In celebration of GE Profile's new energy-efficient Frontload Washer and Dryer, they've partnered with "Clothes Off Our Back" to auction off celebrity jeans for charity.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford that auctions off celebrity attire to benefit children's charities. For more information on the Clothes Off Our Back or bidding on celebrity jeans, visit www.clothesoffourback.org .
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Right To Play Calls on Olympians to Support Online Auction
BUSINESS WIRE --Right To Play today kicks off its online auction of athletes’ Olympic memorabilia and sports gear from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In the ultimate show of sportsmanship, Olympians are donating items they hope will raise money in support of Right To Play programs. Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills and foster peace for children and communities around the world. The auction, powered by Lenovo, can be found at www.righttoplay.com/athleteauction.
“Right To Play was founded on the idea that every child should have the right to play, and that when children play, the world wins,” said Johan Olav Koss, President and CEO, Right to Play. “With our extensive roster of Athlete Ambassadors from over 40 countries, we wanted to tap into the power of the Games to connect people in support of our programs that bring sport and play to children all over the world. We are delighted that Lenovo has joined us in this effort to raise funds.”
“Lenovo wants to create new ways to help fans experience these Olympic Games,” said Deepak Advani, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Lenovo. “The Right To Play Olympic memorabilia auction is a great way to make connections between fans and athletes. Athletes are supporting a worthwhile cause, inspiring fans to do the same thing, and giving them a chance to own a piece of Olympic history.”
Olympic athletes from around the world, including Canadian Kayaking champion Adam van Koeverden, U-S track and field star Lauryn Williams, British swimmer Mark Foster and Spanish basketball sensation Jose Calderon, are just some that are getting involved. Athletes are visiting the Right To Play booth in the Olympic Village to learn more about the auction. Some of the athletes are filming short video clips in the Lenovo i.lounge describing their journey to the Olympics. Video clips are then posted online with the visual, description of the auction items and starting bid.
“I had the opportunity to experience what Right To Play does first hand when I visited Liberia in 2007,” said van Koeverden. “I was so moved by the positive impact that Right To Play programs had on children and their communities. Being around these children and seeing the difference that sport can make in their lives was a life-changing event. I hope that as 2008 Olympians, we will rise to the challenge and make some valuable contributions to this great initiative.”
“Like the Olympic Games, Right To Play and Lenovo are dedicated to putting teamwork and sportsmanship into action,” said Kerri Walsh, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in Volleyball, as well as medal-contender and Lenovo Champion for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. “They’re using the Olympic Games as a platform to do some really great work. The auction is a worthwhile cause that I’m happy to be a part of. Don’t miss your chance to bid now.”
The Right To Play online auction runs through August 25 at www.righttoplay.com/athleteauction and items will be added daily. Some of the items online will include:
1. Canadian Flag bearer and Olympic kayaker, Adam Van Koeverden, donated his Flag Bearer’s sash, signed by the Canadian Olympic team present at the Beijing Opening Ceremonies.
2. 2008 Olympic Handball Penant/Flag has been signed and donated by the Chinese Handball Team
3. Left hand prints on rice paper with signatures from a variety of Olympians in celebration of International Left-Handers’ Day
4. Signed Olympic Tennis Uniform (Swiss) donated by Timea Bacsinszky
5. Signed Olympic Badminton uniform (Ukraine) donated by Larisa Griga
If you have trouble accessing the auction site, it can also be reached at www.ebay.com/righttoplay.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Angels Among Us Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction
The Board of Directors of Fayette Youth Protection Homes, Inc. cordially invites you to theFifth Annual "Angels Among Us" Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction, Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Glendalough Manor
200 Glendalough Court
Tyrone, Georgia
(Highway 74 North & Dogwood Trail)
Featuring the music of "Genre"& "Those Two Guys"
Cocktail reception: 6:00 p.m.Dinner: 6:45 p.m.Dancing & Silent Auction: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
To reserve your ticket call 770-461-7020
A Special Thanks to our 2008 Signature Sponsors:
Anderson Advisory, Inc.
Brent Scarbrough & Associates
Community Capital Bank
Delta Community Credit Union
First Choice Community Bank
North Georgia Concrete
Robin St. John Realty Services
SMC3
Southern Federal Credit Union
Glendalough Manor
200 Glendalough Court
Tyrone, Georgia
(Highway 74 North & Dogwood Trail)
Featuring the music of "Genre"& "Those Two Guys"
Cocktail reception: 6:00 p.m.Dinner: 6:45 p.m.Dancing & Silent Auction: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
To reserve your ticket call 770-461-7020
A Special Thanks to our 2008 Signature Sponsors:
Anderson Advisory, Inc.
Brent Scarbrough & Associates
Community Capital Bank
Delta Community Credit Union
First Choice Community Bank
North Georgia Concrete
Robin St. John Realty Services
SMC3
Southern Federal Credit Union
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