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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

NEW YORK CITY, NY, October 20, 2009 — Legendary names in entertainment, fashion and travel have thrown their support behind songwriter, philanthropist Denise Rich’s 12th Annual Angel Ball benefitting Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. The Foundation and charitybuzz, the online auction expert, have gathered over 130 fabulous experiences and extravagant items for the online auction running through Oct. 29 at www.charitybuzz.com.

Bidders will recognize the renowned designers Hermes, Loree Rodkin, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Nancy Gonzalez, Clive Christian, Emanuel Ungaro and more.

In addition to luxury merchandise, extravagant destinations include the One and Only Palmilla Resort in Cabo, Wynn Las Vegas, the Hotel le Meurice in Paris, Relais & Chateau in Italy, The Breakers and the Peninsula Beverly Hills. Winning bidders will visit Howard Stern at the studio, jet to see Pacquiao v. Cotto in Las Vegas, receive walk-on role in the upcoming Nelson DeMille Gold Coast movie, drive the Audi test track in Sonoma, tour the Good Morning America set with the anchors, meet Chaka Kahn at a concert, intern at Rolling Stone Magazine, judge the Robb Report Car of the Year, pitch a song to music mogul Clive Davis, join Nancy Grace on CNN set, meet super model Bar Refaeli, sit in VIP seats at an Elton John-Billy Joel concert, shadow at Harper’s Bazaar or meet Wynonna at a concert with many more incredible opportunities.

"Looking at this auction is like taking a walk down Fifth Avenue," commented Coppy Holzman, Founder and CEO of charitybuzz. "The selection of designer names alone is truly awe inspiring. Luxury travel and amazing celebrity experiences add to this magic." Bidders are encouraged to visit www.charitybuzz.com often since new items are added daily.

About Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, proudly funds cutting-edge scientific research in both conventional and integrative disciplines which focus on prevention, treatment and quality of life issues of leukemia, lymphoma and other related cancers. The Foundation has awarded nearly $11 million in Medical Research Awards making it one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support to blood cancer researchers at the nation's leading institutions.

About charitybuzz

charitybuzz is the leading online community of upscale bidders who embody the company’s tag line of "do good, live well." This growing group of individuals is affluent, well educated, well informed, brand loyal and driven to "do well". The company specializes in cause marketing and trendsetting, innovative auctions that reach millions on a global basis. Find out more at www.charitybuzz.com.

For Further Information:

Coppy Holzman

charitybuzz

203-226-8306

coppy@charitybuzz.com