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SAVE THE CHILDREN CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AND PRESENTS ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION
New York, NY (August 29th, 2007) – On September 6th, 2007, Save the Children will celebrate 75 years of innovation and inspiration for children in need in the United States and around the world. The special gala will honor George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, and Melinda French Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for their global humanitarian work and steadfast support of Save the Children and its programs, which reach 12 U.S. states and over 50 countries worldwide.
In conjunction with this momentous milestone event, Save the Children has partnered with Charity Folks, the leading online marketplace for nonprofit fundraising, to launch an unprecedented online auction.
The auction features amazing one-of-a-kind items and experiences; with one item in particular that will appeal to watch and presidential memorabilia collectors. Save the Children proudly announced the support of President George H.W. Bush and Audemars Piguet, the legendary Swiss watch manufacture, when President George H.W. Bush graciously agreed to donate his iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph to be auctioned on the Charity Folks Web site.
“Audemars Piguet, the oldest Swiss watch manufacture still in the hands of founding families, is proud to join President George H.W. Bush to support Save the Children in their efforts to create real and lasting change for children in need in the US and the world. Audemars Piguet is still a family owned company because it has always known that daring to innovate is nothing without commitment and sharing. As a family owned company, we could never find a better cause to support than Save the Children,” said Francois Henry Bennahmias, President of Audemars Piguet North America.
President George H.W. Bush set the gold standard for generosity when he graciously announced his contribution to the auction. Other items in the auction range from lunch with baseball legend Yogi Berra at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center, to a 007 James Bond experience, VIP tickets to attend the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Championship, the chance to own your very own ruby and sapphire encrusted Vertu phone, and an all-inclusive adventure for four with Cokie Roberts and Charles McCormack, CEO and President of Save the Children, exploring STC programs in Africa.
Bidding begins on Thursday, August 30th, and closes Thursday, September 20th, 2007, at 6PM EDT at www.charityfolks.com . Proceeds will benefit the organization’s ongoing efforts to create opportunities for the world's children to live safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
About Save The Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Save the Children USA is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 27 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 100 countries.
About Charity Folks Charity Folks is the recognized leader in an important and growing niche within cause marketing – online auctions for charitable causes. Managing high-profile auctions online, Charity Folks has raised over $6mm to date for charity and reinforced positive brand and created “halo" for corporate and celebrity clients, while enabling consumers to buy highly coveted auction lots donated by today’s hottest Hollywood A-listers and top-tier brands. Among its special partners are hallmark nonprofits, including Entertainment Industry; A-list celebrities, such as Alicia Keys and Morgan Freeman; and top-brand corporations, including Variety and Esquire Magazine. For further information call 646-747-5953 or visit www.charityfolks.com .
About Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet is the oldest Haute Horlogerie watchmaker still in the hands of its founding families, perpetuating a legacy based on three fundamental values: tradition, excellence, and creative daring, particularly in the field of complex watch mechanisms where it holds a record number of world firsts. For further information call 888-214-6858 or visit www.audemarspiguet.com .