CCC founder, Carolyn RubensteinI know all of us have been touched in one way or another by cancer. My friend, Carolyn Rubenstein, is a caring young woman who launched Carolyn's Compassionate Children at the tender age of 14. CCC is a nonprofit organization that raises money for young cancer survivors so that they are able to attend college. I know firsthand what a sincere and giving person Carolyn is. Carolyn is a Harvard graduate student who somehow still manages to commit a great deal of time and effort to bettering the lives of young cancer survivors - a cause she is passionate about. I was honored when she asked if I would participate in an Artist Auction for Cancer, marking the 10th anniversary of CCC, beginning tomorrow on eBay.
Teaming up with headliner designers and artisans from Amy Butler to Gemma Correll, Rubenstein's online auction will provide scholarships for survivors demonstrating excellence in leadership, commitment to education, and betterment of community. The auction will be held online via eBay and will run from Tuesday, April 14, 2009 through Friday, April 24, 2009.
The following artists have generously donated pieces from their most inspired collections to benefit scholarship recipients of CCC: Belle and Boo (Tracy Oakley), Amy Butler, Susannah Conway, Gemma Correll, Melissa de la Fuente, Kiki Fuhr, Sarah Gardner, Aby Garvey, Jess Gonacha, Julie Green, Anne Harwell, Christine Mason Miller, Jill Rosenwald, Paige Russell, Kenny Scharf (Kevin Bruk Gallery), David Silvers.
CCC is the premier source of financial information for college-bound cancer survivors. A comprehensive, accurate and positive community dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adult cancer survivors, CCC strives for an evolved community in which people and financial resources are united to give education and opportunity to young adult cancer survivors. CCC, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adult cancer survivors, as well as building and strengthening the awareness of children with life-threatening illnesses across the globe.
Please consider joining me in this worthwhile endeavor to support cancer survivors, while at the same time finding a great piece of art to enhance your own surroundings.
18 comments:
What a lovely and worthwhile cause Anne. Your friend has a big, beautiful heart-as do you.
Anne:
I'm happily planning a post tomorrow celebrating the CCC ebay fundraiser - thanks for letting us know about this wonderful organization!
What a great cause. I had cancer as a little girl and have been blessed with wonderful people like your friend who made going to college a reality for me. thanks for informing us about this auction.
Wow this is a great cause. Off to check what's on ebay!
I'll be checking it out. Sounds like your friend is an incredible lady with lots of smarts, good intentions and commitment.
Anne, this is a wonderful way to help our friends with cancer. Your friend has a heart of gold. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. xoxo
Thanks for getting the word out. Everyone has been touched by cancer, it seems. And this is a wonderful way to help.
My Mother is a firm believer that every good deed deserves accolades. What a wonderful endeavor for so many! Off to e-bay!
Great to turn us on to this, Anne!
I look forward to checking it out.
Anne,
Thank you for sharing this....a lovely way to help others.
Blessings...
Renae
Thanks Anne for making us aware! Hope your week's off to a great start.
Thank you so much, Anne for posting about the auction -- you are just too sweet! And thank you to everyone who commented -- such kind words. The auction starts at 11 am EST!!
What a wonderful idea Anne...your friend sounds like quite the classy gal. Good luck with this and it's good cause. Thanks for sharing this.
This is a wonderful organization, thanks for the post.
I will lend my voice/blog to this cause in tomorrows post. What a great fundraiser and thanks for sharing it!!
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Sounds like a great cause - thanks for letting us know!
What a wonderful idea!
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