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Silent auction opens to benefit most vulnerable in Caribbean
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| Published on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | Email To Friend Print Version
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WASHINGTON, USA -- More than two dozen items are available for auction with the proceeds benefiting people with the greatest needs in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Pan American Development Foundation announced on Monday.
For the next two weeks, items ranging from travel and entertainment to jewelry and original artwork will be auctioned to the public at Charity Buzz, which is dedicated to helping non-profit organizations to connect to the public through an easy-to-use website.
The donations to the auction are part of a major celebration in Miami called Heroes of the Hemisphere, which will recognize the achievements of five amazing people from Cuba, Colombia, El Salvador and Haiti. The Oct. 24 event will bring together 350 leaders from business, government, diplomacy, philanthropy and entertainment.
"PADF is extremely fortunately to have received very high-quality items from individuals and companies who want to help our least fortunate neighbors," says Amy Coughenour, Deputy Director of PADF. "I encourage people to bid on these wonderful products and services since the proceeds will benefit thousands of people, with a special emphasis on Haiti."
Donated items up for auction include: a 10-day Caribbean cruise for two on Celebrity Cruises; a week in a villa in Tuscany; an African safari; dresses from Luca Luca; and original jewelry from Ana Oz.
Included in the auction is an original painting created just for the Heroes of the Hemisphere by world-renowned artist Romero Britto.
"As an artist, it is my desire to share a vision of hope, happiness and beauty with the world," says the Brazilian-born artist. "PADF's Heroes of the Hemisphere celebrates five people who have done extraordinary work to create a brighter future for the less fortunate among us. This piece is my way of contributing to their recognition."
PADF's Heroes of the Hemisphere will be held on the Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited's ship Liberty of the Seas, which will be docked at the Port of Miami. | | | | Reads : 1235 | | | |
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