Wine Enthusiasts Can Benefit Charity

One thing I decided to do in 2013 was attend wine education classes. Fortunately, there were wine 101, 102 and 103 classes being taught in my area. I signed up and enjoyed learning how wines are made, the types of wines, wine terminology, how to pair wines with food, and more. This post comes by way of CharityBuzz. 

 

Caldwell Vineyards, Napa Valley, is auctioning 56 Cases (672 bottles) of Society of Smugglers Syrah Rose' 2010.

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"Vintage Summary (which I can now understand): The 2010 vintage was marked by late spring rains. The growing season was quite cool. Late heat spikes towards the end of red verasion further added an unexpected twist to the already challenging harvest. A roller coaster of alternating heat and rain spells marked the ripening period. Berry sizes were normal with good flavor and strong skins. Winemaker's A bouquet of red fruits dominate the raspberry.Tasting Notes: focused nose. An explosion of strawberries and raspberries highlight this full, juicy refreshing mouth. Notes of cinnamon and citrus are weaved throughout the experience" (charitybuzz).

• Legal Terms

  Additional shipping charges will apply based on winner's location. Includes 56 cases of Society of Smugglers Syrah Rose' 2010 - There are 12 bottles of wine per case (672 bottles of wine in total). Wine will ship from Irvine, CA. In condition as donated. Cannot be resold or re-auctioned. All wine purchased on Charitybuzz will be shipped according to the applicable Federal or State laws and regulations of the origin and destination states. Our site remains in compliance with aggregate shipping limits for the State of New York. Please note wine cannot be shipped internationally and direct shipping of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited to Massachusetts, Delaware, Montana, Utah, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, and Kentucky. Recipient must be of legal drinking age. All wine will be insured for a full purchase value, shipped via certified courier only.

• Shipping

  Shipping and handling charges will be determined based upon the winning bidder’s shipping address. These charges are based on several factors including, but not limited to:
  
  • Oversized packaging
  • Physical weight
  • Fragile packaging
  • Warehousing fees
  • Customs fee for shipments outside the U.S.
  • Additional domestic, and international insurance.
  Additional shipping fees will appear as a separate charge after the final cost has been determined. Merchandise is insured for the winning amount and is typically shipped with signature required, unless otherwise specified, via professional carrier.
  For more information, email shipping@charitybuzz.com

Proceeds Benefit: Orangewood Children's Foundation
Estimated Value:$20,160

This is every wine lovers dream and to have the opportunity to have your purchase of wine benefit charity is even better. Cheers!

Visit the auction here.

TenThousandThings Celebrates 20 Years with Charity

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"TenThousandThings’ David Rees and Ron Anderson have a lot to be thankful for. The pair got their big break in 1993, when Kate Moss donned their signature cross pearl earrings in her now-iconic Calvin Klein ads. Since, the designers have racked up a seriously star-studded clientele that includes Julianne Moore, Cyndi Lauper, Christy Turlington, and Susan Sarandon." And they’re using their twentieth anniversary to show gratitude and pay it forward.

The designers will donate one hundred percent of the proceeds from each piece in their Love & Adorn one-of-a-kind collection to the wearer’s charity of choice. The collection was inspired by their celebrityand favorite customers.  Catch this great article and their latest auction on Charity Buzz by following this link http://tinyurl.com/adjsr8z.  Catch it quick! The auction ends February 27th.

Get Fit for a Good Cause

Love this! But the time on this campaign is ticking away and it ends tomorrow.

Look what CharityBuzz and personal trainer and pilates instructor, Angella Hamilton are doing to get you fit and give back. It's what I call 'fitnessphilanthropy'.

Angella Hamilton, a Certified Exercise Specialist through the American Council on Exercise and holds specific certifications in Cancer Rehabilitation, Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, & Pilates for Golf Rehabilitation, is donating her Find Your Inner Tough Girl Through a Series of Personalized Online Exercise Sessions Designed Just for You fitness package for a good cause.

Here is the fitness package to get you in shape and have your bid support her charity. Angella will work with you in 12 1-hour online sessions, to increase your fitness, reduce stress and make you the inner tough girl you know you are and your bid supports her nonprofit. The sessions can be done through Skype or video chat Here is what is so wonderful...you can get her training online! You don't have to be in a specific city to meet up with her or go to any gym. This couldn't be any easier and the beauty of this is it opens up bids for anyone living anywhere.

Angella's non profit is Inner Tough Girls Life After Cancer, where she inspires women in their journey after a cancer diagnosis through nutrition, exercise and stress management. The proceeds for this fitness package benefit Stone Soup.

White Gown Auction for White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood

On September 20th, The WIE Symposium - Women: Inspiration and Enterprise held its annual conference in NYC. WIE is a forum where exceptional women role models share their stories, time and inspiration to empower the other women and the next generation. It is like giving girls "girl power."

This year's WIE Symposium hosts are three powerhouses: Arianne Huffington (who many of us admire) Donna Karan (who everyone wants as their gal pal), and Sarah Brown (who you want as a neighbor and best friend). The day included talks, lectures, a fashion show, awards and a panelist of speakers on politics, philanthropy, fashion and the arts.

The event is hosted by White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood, an organization that works to promote awareness about making pregnancy and childbirth safe to decrease maternal mortality.

This year a White Gown Auction is being held through CharityBuzz to benefit the White Ribbon Alliance. Some of the designers include Vera Wang, Marchesa, Catherine Malandrino, Chloe and more.

Get Fit with Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson and Make a Difference for the Gulf

Tracy Anderson, celebrity fitness trainer to the stars is ready to get you fit while supporting the disaster in the Gulf. Tracy list of Hollywood bodies she's been known to sculpt include Gisele Bundchen, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristin Davis, Shakira, Courtney Cox, Jennifer Anderson and Kate Hudson.

Now, it's your turn. Tracy is helping a noble cause, the Disaster in the Gulf Relief Fund via Charity Buzz, to help in the aftermath of the oil spill. The personal training session with Tracy include, "1 consultation and 3 sessions of training with Tracy personally plus a set of DVD's signed by Tracy Anderson & Gwyneth Paltrow. This would take place in New York at the Tracy Anderson Method Tribecca Studio. Sessions are 90 minutes long."

Auction ends July 7, 2010. Click the link to CharityBuzz to place your bid.

Win a Workout with Tracy Anderson, Support the Gulf

Oscar de La Renta Auctions Couture for Charity

Oscar de La Renta has been one of my favorite fashion designers of all time and he is donating an incredible fashion experience to benefit The Black Alumni of Pratt.

As one of the world’s leading fashion designers, Oscar de La Renta has been the winner of nearly every fashion award imaginable, and revered for his lifetime achievement. His fashion is adorned by celebrities, socialites and world leaders.

Oscar de la Renta is auctioning two front row ticket to his Spring 2011 Fashion Show to benefit The Black Alumni of Pratt. And he’ll meet the winner back stage and give them one of the dresses from the 2011 spring collection.

To bid on this fabulous expereince click this link to Charity Buzz. http://www.charitybuzz.com/categories/3/catalog_items/210602

Time to Give

What do Kristen Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski and Cyndi Lauper have in common? "Time to Give." Now, I don't mean time in the sense as if they have spare time to volunteer. I am referring to this month's Audemars Piguet signature fundraiser, "Celebrity Watch Auction."

Audemars Piguet, the worlds oldest Haute Horlogerie watchmaker is celebrating its 57th year since the opening of its boutique and partnership with the Tony Awards all in a NYC style way. They have invited 27 celebrities to autograph a Audemars Piguet watch which will be auctioned for charity. The proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

I personally love the Cynthia Nixon watch!

The auction ends May 24th. There is still time to get your favorite celebrity autographed Audemars Piguet and help a cause at the same time. Click the link below to see all the star studded watches.

http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/AudemarsPiguet/catalog_items