(Cleveland, Ohio January, 2009) The compellingly powerful song and video, “Our Sacrifice” has inspired major music stars to contribute autographed collectible instruments for a national fund-raiser auction that will benefit soldiers’ and families’ support charities.
Star-power has connected with Our Sacrifice through donations of autographed guitars, amplifiers and memorabilia, since 2007. Our Sacrifice has partnered with Charity Folks for an online auction featuring three incredible guitars.
Contributing for this special CharityFolks auction are:
1) Kenny Chesney autographed Epiphone by Gibson electric guitar, Donated by Gibson Guitars.
2) Joe Walsh, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Chesney autographed Music Man Stingray bass guitar, signed during their 2008 tours.
Music Icon Legacy Items include:
Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, B.B. King, Jim Messina autographed 1972 Fender Thinline Telecaster, All of these autographs were obtained during their performances on Good Morning America and donated by Mr. Ed Luisi, Stage Manager for GMA.
All guitars come with a certificate of authenticity.
To start bidding on these collectibles, click here.
Our Sacrifice continues to hold a monthly drawing for two special autographed guitar. Only a few guitars remain and are autographed by artists including The Eagles, Bon Jovi, The Police, The Jonas Brothers, Sammy Hagar, Ozzy Osbourne, and many more!
To find out more information on how to register for the drawing, please visit Our Sacrifice. Drawings will be held until December 2009.
Equipment makers joining are Fender Guitars, who donated a new American-made Stratocaster that now sports an all-original, one-of-a-kind design dubbed “The American Patriot Stratocaster.” Peavey Musical Instruments has contributed a number of signed guitars, Dr. Z Amplification has provided a custom amplifier, all joining together to help in the fund-raising efforts in support of our military families.
Past contributing artists boast the elite of rock and country: The Eagles, John Mellencamp, Bon Jovi, Buddy Guy, Sugarland, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, The Jonas Brothers, Toby Keith, Dave Matthews, and Greg Allman among dozens of other musicians.
“We’ve been very blessed,” explains Our Sacrifice song and project creator, Mark Reis, “to be able to help great military support groups and at the same time give something back to Americans doing their patriotic duty in support of our troops and their families. My hope is that the American public embraces Our Sacrifice as a National rally point. These great entertainers have recognized the tremendous need in our country to show our military and their families that we support them,” Reis added.
Organizations that will benefit are: Stars for Stripes, who takes major entertainers to military theaters abroad; Operation Pinecone, a group that sends much needed items to troops abroad and has received Presidential recognition at the White House; Sew Much Comfort, a network of people customizing apparel for soldiers injured in battle. The 9/11 Help America Foundation, and the 1st Lt. Rob Seidel Fund will also receive proceeds.
“Our Sacrifice” is also affiliated and featured with America Supports You, a Department of Defense nationwide program that helps showcase American’s support for the men and women of the Armed Forces. To learn more about how you can support military personnel please visit America Supports You.
For more details, fund-raiser rules, collectible equipment photos, and how to enter:
Go to: Our Sacrifice.
To bid on the guitars; please visit Charity Folks
Charity Folks is the leading online marketplace for nonprofit fundraising, corporate cause-marketing campaigns and celebrity-driven charity initiatives. Managing hundreds of successful charity auctions since its inception, Charity Folks has raised millions for nonprofit organizations around the world, all while offering consumers highly coveted auction lots donated by today’s hottest celebrities, musicians, sports stars, high-profile personalities and top-tier brands.
In addition to nonprofits, Charity Folks partners with corporations to auction exclusive product and otherwise unavailable items and experiences, enabling them to leverage connectivity to high-profile people and events, showcase community support, generate tremendous publicity and create positive "halo" around their brands.
Adam Scharfberg – charityfolks
