MADONNA, W MAGAZINE, STELLA McCARTNEY, NEW YORK YANKEES, NEW YORK METS, MICK ROCK, AND MORE JOIN FORCES TO BENEFIT THE NEW ELLEN HERMANSON BREAST CENTER AT SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

New York, NY - July 28th, 2009 - The Ellen Hermanson Foundation in conjunction with charitybuzz, the online auction experts, have gathered together some of today's hottest fashion photographers, celebrities and iconic brands to create an unbelievable, over-the top online auction for this years' not to be missed Hamptons event!

This years' auction features coveted VIP tickets next to the soundboard to see superstar, Madonna on the European leg of her international Sticky & Sweet Tour this summer in the winners' choice of cities throughout Europe and Israel. One of the true highlights is an unforgettable, never before offered behind-the-scenes day on the set of a W Magazine Celebrity Cover Shoot which is truly unique for anyone interested in celebrity fashion and photography. Other featured lots include tickets to a 2010 Stella McCartney Fashion Show in Paris; impossible-to-get, New York Yankees Legends tickets; New York Mets Fantasy Package with chance to step onto the field for pre-game batting practice; passes to the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival; incredible travel destinations such as romantic Cap Cana Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, or weekends away at the brand new, much-buzzed about Standard New York, celebrity hot-spot, The Standard, Downtown Los Angeles or the hottest hotel in Miami Beach, the luxurious The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. The auction list continues with a A Deluxe Naturopathica Spa and Wellness Package; Foursome at the Exclusive Atlantic Golf Club; luxurious fashion items such as clutch purses from Amanda Pearl and Katherine Kwei; and more! The acclaimed fashion photographer Steven Klein is also adding personal selections from his own collection since he believes so strongly in the work of the Ellen Hermanson Foundation. Other incredible fashion photography is available including iconic, limited edition signed photos of David Bowie, Syd Barrett and more from legendary rock and roll photographer, Mick Rock; a framed print by the late, great, Linda McCartney donated by daughter Stella McCartney and a Toned Metallic Chromogenic Print BRIDGE from famed photographer, Roberto Dutesco.

The live event, HEAT will take place Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at 8pm at West Kill Farm with Honorary Chairperson, Stella McCartney and hosts Kim Cattrall, Donna Karan, Steven Klein, Daphne Guinness, and Andre Balazs. We encourage supporters to visit www.charitybuzz.com often as new lots are added daily.

ABOUT THE ELLEN HERMANSON FOUNDATION
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation (Ellen's Run) was established in 1997 to honor the memory of Ellen Hermanson and carry on the important work to which she devoted so much of her time and energy. An activist and an advocate, Ellen channeled her journalistic talents to become a forceful voice for breast cancer patients and their families. She educated her readers about the importance of early detection, the challenges of living with breast cancer, the very real, but little-discussed or understood, issue of pain management, and the debilitating effects of breast cancer on the entire family. The Ellen Hermanson Foundation is unique in its commitment to helping breast cancer patients and their families cope with the physical and emotional vicissitudes of breast cancer.

About charitybuzz
charitybuzz is the leading online community of upscale bidders who truly doGOOD and liveWELL and believes that there is nothing more important than the works non profits undertake. The company believes that cause marketing can be both effective and trend setting and its innovative auctions reach millions on a global basis. Its growing community of bidders are driven to do well, affluent, well educated, well informed and brand loyal. The top celebrities on the planet are found at www.charitybuzz.com and we encourage visits to the site to learn more.

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To celebrate summer fun all over the world, the leading global auction site www.charitybuzz.com has launched an incredible array of online auction items. Enjoy hundreds of winning auction experiences that are guaranteed to create BUZZ:

Highlights include:

• 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Custom Motorcycle
• 1968 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
• A Walk-on role on How I Met Your Mother, courtesy of one of the stars, Allison Hannigan
• Walk-on role on Damages, courtesy of Glenn Close
• Spend a day on the set of Californication with David Duchovny
• Meet Third Eye Blind backstage
• Fly to the 2010 Grammy Awards
• Meet the Divine Miss M, Bette Midler backstage in Las Vegas
• Enjoy a cup of coffee with Salman Rushdie
• Enjoy a 10-Day trip through India including airfare
• Meet the American Idols on their summer tour

If you want lavish luxury vacations, there are excursions all over the globe from the Royal Rajasthan Palace in India, The Ritz-Carlton in Aspen, the beaches of Miami, Wyndham Palm Springs, La Valencia Hotel, to Brussels, Oheka Castle and much more. Wear classic collectible jewelry from Bvlgari, get an amazing internship with Carlos Falchi, wear Whitney Houston's Carmen Marc Valvo dress, and drive away in a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, 883 Custom Motorcycle or a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider. Sports fans can take home a Kobe Bryant signed sneaker or a limited edition Steve Young football, visit the UCLA basketball practice and meet Coach Ben Howland. Art collectors will enjoy bidding on the perfect gift — a Ronnie Wood Screen print — and for film buffs — Sophia Loren's art work or a portrait of Francis Ford Coppola.

Cindy Crawford, Richard Meier, The W-Hotel, Dr. Phil, Rock of Ages, Jorge Posada, Elite Island Resorts, The Daily Show, Lie to Me, and dozens more all are proud to be part of this star studded event with new lots added each day. With over 100 unique and award winning gifts, there is something for everyone in The Hot Summer Auction at www.charitybuzz.com. New lots continue to be added daily so visit often.

Nonprofits that are participating in Hot Summer Auction include:

The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, the New York Restoration Project, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Waterkeeper Alliance, VH1 Saves the Music Foundation, Afghanistan World Foundation, Living for a Cause, the Aspen Youth Experience, The Museum of the City of New York, The Jorge Posada Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club of America, LIFEbeat, True Meaning, The Felix Organization, glassbooth.org, Here's Help, Inc., Charna's Kids Club, The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Shining Stars Foundation, Glide Memorial Methodist Church, Randall's Island Sports Foundation, USO, Children's Dream Foundation, Children's Wish Foundation, True Colors Fund, Share our Strength, Tibet House and more!

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON, RUSSELL SIMMONS, ICE-T, COLDPLAY, DEEPAK CHOPRA, LARRY JOHNSON, ROBIN THICKE, VICTORIA'S SECRET AND MORE JOIN FORCES TO HELP BENEFIT THE CREATIVE EXPRESSION OF NYC YOUTH

New York, NY - June 29th, 2009 - Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation's famed ART FOR LIFE East Hampton annual benefit gala in conjunction with Charity Buzz, the online auction experts, who work with non-profits founded by various big names including Elton John, Bette Midler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy and Andre Agassi have already gathered together some of today's top celebrities and brands to donate specialty items for this online benefit event. For the seventh year, Luxury Auction Chair, Tybie Etoy Dotson is also at the helm of all the ART FOR LIFE auction excitement.

Over 75 items and packages will be up for auction. We are honored to be able to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity. Former President Bill Clinton will be hosted at an intimate, private dinner for 35 guests by music mogul and philanthropist Russell Simmons at Simmons' New York City residence on July 20. An extraordinary vegan dinner will be prepared by world famous chef Tom Colicchio, head judge on Bravo TV's Top Chef, and founder of NYC's famed Craft restaurants. This will be a transcendent evening that money ordinarily cannot buy, but for charity purposes it is being generously offered. Please note this extraordinary lot will close early on Saturday, July 18th to be included in live bidding at the East Hampton event. Please see www.charitybuzz.com for additional information on bidding.

Rush Philanthropic Co-Founder, Russell Simmons, is offering to host one lucky winning bidder an exclusive children's chocolate party at Charbonnel et Walker Café at Saks Fifth Avenue. Also up for grabs is a behind-the-scenes look at NBC's hit drama, Law & Order: SVU with Ice-T. Victoria's Secret is also back with their very popular package that would be any man's fantasy, tickets to the impossible to get into Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Shepard Fairey has once again donated a beautiful original work of art to this year's auction entitled Close Knit, 2009, which was especially painted for this event. Other hot packages include an invitation to Secret Room Events' 2009 Emmy Awards Celebrity Gift Lounge; tickets to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, VIP tickets with backstage meet & greet passes to see Robin Thicke, Fall Out Boy, or Third Eye Blind; a chance to meet The Kansas City Chiefs' Larry Johnson; lunch at The Friar's Club with Real Housewives of New York's Jill Zarin; meet Deepak Chopra at The Chopra Center; and exclusive getaways to the Caribbean, The West Indies, Mexico, Grenada, Crete, Miami, New York, and many, many more.

The ART FOR LIFE online auction is live now through July 28th, 2009. Bidders can click www.charitybuzz.com/artforlife for a chance to take home these hot items and special celebrity experiences.

Whether it's an exclusive Saks Fifth Avenue Swag basket full of products, jewelry by Empowerment Mineral Designs or tickets to see Coldplay in Saratoga, NY, this on-line auction will be almost as exciting as being at the ART FOR LIFE gala itself!

ABOUT RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing underserved urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, and to offering exhibition opportunities for underrepresented artists and artists of color.  Rush was founded in 1995 by three brothers: Danny Simmons, visual artist and community builder; media mogul Russell Simmons; and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC.  Their goal was to fill the gap that poor and minorities face in both accessing the arts and exhibition opportunities.  Over the past 14 years, Rush has developed a broad base of friends, collaborators and supporters dedicated to addressing these issues. In addition to the 2,000 students served each year in its education programs, Rush exhibits the work of 40 to 50 emerging and community-based artists in its galleries; welcomes over 10,000 gallery visitors; distributes grants to nonprofit arts organizations in NYC and South Florida; and provides unique opportunities for young people interested in careers in the arts.  Rush currently operates galleries and arts education programs in Chelsea (Manhattan) on West 26th Street and Clinton Hill (Brooklyn) on Grand Avenue.  Rush Education Programs are designed to inspire students, provide positive alternatives to high-risk behaviors, and support increased academic performance. Your support of ART FOR LIFE East Hampton makes this programming possible.