December 13, 2012
Charitybuzz "12-12-12" Auction, Presented by State Farm, Offers Exclusively Signed Memorabilia From Historic Concert
"12-12-12" Artists, Celebrities and Athletes Included Whoopi Goldberg, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Seth Meyers, Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Amar'e Stoudemire, Ben Stiller, Eddie Vedder, and Many More
AUCTION LIVE NOW
NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charitybuzz announced today an exclusive online auction, "12-12-12: Auction For Sandy Relief," presented by State Farm, featuring signed concert memorabilia, instruments, posters, and celebrity experiences, from legendary performing artists and celebrity participants at last night's historic "12-12-12" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden. The auction is currently live now through December 20.
Bidders can visit global charity auction site Charitybuzz at www.Charitybuzz.com/121212Concert to purchase incomparable merchandise including limited edition guitars signed by "12-12-12" artists such as Bon Jovi, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters and Paul McCartney. Kanye West signed and donated the sweatshirt he wore for the concert, while Bruce Springsteen literally took the shirt off his back after his performance to sign it for the auction block.
Celebrity presenters and phone bank volunteers, including the cast of The Sopranos, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Karlie Kloss, Chris Martin, Seth Meyers, Ben Stiller, Amar'e Stoudemire and many more, also signed exclusive, limited-edition metallic gold and silver 12-12-12 concert posters for the auction.
Estimated values on auction packages range from $5,000 to $121,000. Bidding is open to supporters around the globe over 18 years of age with a valid credit card. All net proceeds will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund.
The "12-12-12" historic benefit concert, presented by Chase, became the most widely broadcasted concert in history reaching nearly two billion people worldwide and featuring an unprecedented line-up of some of the world's most acclaimed artists and specials guest including Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney.
Thanks to the generosity of concert organizers, sponsors, and Robin Hood's board of directors, every single penny from ticket purchases and donations will go to organizations serving the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the Robin Hood Relief Fund. The Robin Hood Relief Fund provides money, material and know-how to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm.
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CONTACT: Charitybuzz
Glenda Luft Felden / [email protected]
646-998-6177 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
Angel Aristone / [email protected]
212-377-7802
The Madison Square Garden Company
Mikyl Cordova / [email protected]
212-631-4337
The Weinstein Company
Dani Weinstein / [email protected]
212-845-8639
Robin Hood Foundation
Patty Smith / [email protected]
212-844-3562
Source: The Madison Square Garden Company
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