Published: Friday - June 27, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury
Russell Simmons (Photo: AP)
Russell Simmons Rush Philanthropic organization is gearing up for its famed Art For Life East Hampton annual benefit gala, and will be expanding its charitable outreach this year with its first ever online auction.
Rush Philanthropic, in conjunction with Charity Buzz, the online auction experts, who work with non-profits founded by various celebs, have already gathered together some of today's top celebrities and brands to donate specialty items for this online benefit event.
For the sixth year, Luxury Auction Chair, Tybie Etoy-Dotson is also at the helm of all the Art For Life auction.
According to a press release, over 75 items and packages have been put together for auction. Russell Simmons is offering one lucky wanna-be apprentice a one-week internship with him in his executive office at his NYC headquarters. Also up for grabs is a private one hour yoga session with the hip-hop mogul at his NYC home with certified Jivamutki instructor and girlfriend, Porschla Coleman.
Additionally, Victoria's Secret is offering a package that would be any man's fantasy, tickets to the impossible to get into Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. A Summer in the Hamptons with VIP tickets to Donna Karan's Super Saturday shopping event complete with VIP gift bags is on auction; tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show; and attendance to a NYC sporting event with model Petra Nemcova.
The Art For Life online auction went live on Monday (June 23) and will continue through July 24th.
Features Lil Josh & Ernest : We Just Jigg'n Lil Josh & Ernest has infiltrated the music scene in Louisiana with their Jigga Juice Movement. Although their talent ... full story
Beyond Hip-Hop Game Review: Madden NFL 09 It's hard to believe that the Madden series has been around for twenty years now, transforming from a simple football ... full story
Digg It
Del.icio.us
