If you caught Olympic fever over the last couple of weeks, MainStreet has the Rx. With an autographed basketball by the U.S. Olympic team and a vacation to the birthplace of the games in Greece, you’ll own your very own piece of the action on behalf of do-good causes. Jim Cramer, from TheStreet.com and CNBC’s Mad Money, wants you to raise your paddle (or click your mouse) to raise extra money for charity.

September 3: “Wear a Dress Designed by a Reality TV Star” for Dress for Success

If fashion is your passion, then bid on clothing worn by models in an open auction and celeb-reality fashion show. Two of the dresses are designed by Malan Breton of Bravo TV’s The Malan Show and former contestant on Project Runway, valued at $7,000 each.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/03/08. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. BLVD, 199 Bowery St., New York, N.Y.
TICKETS: $20 a person.
OPENING BID: $2,000 for a Malan Breton dress.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women.

September 6: “Win an Autographed Basketball from the 2008 Men’s USA Olympic Basketball Team” for The United States Entertainment Force  


If you didn’t make it to the Beijing Olympic games, you can still own a piece of the action. Win a basketball autographed by the 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic basketball team and have LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Kobe Bryant at your fingertips.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/06/08. 7 p.m. to midnight. The Daniel Maltzman Art Studio, 3617 Hayden, Culver City, Calif.
TICKETS: $75 general admission; $150 VIP tickets.
OPENING BID: To be determined at the time of the auction.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The United States Entertainment Force, a non-profit organization created by entertainers to provide resources to the men and women of our Armed Forces.

September 12: “Get Two Tickets To Greece” for Cancer101

Last year’s event raised $300,000 to benefit Cancer101’s fight against breast cancer, and this year’s Boathouse Gala is aiming even higher. Power up on cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before hitting the dance floor. And save some energy to bid on auction items including a trip to Greece on Olympic Airlines.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/12/08. 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park, New York, N.Y.
TICKETS: Start at $150 per person.
OPENING BID: Items start at $500.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the event hotline at (646) 366-8145 or click here.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: CANCER101, a national organization based in New York City dedicated to helping those newly diagnosed with breast cancer with free help.  

September 15: “Own a Contemporary Masterpiece of Art” for Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation

Join prominent members of the contemporary art community to support the Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting children battling cancer and blood disease. The CCBF’s first art auction takes place at the prestigious Philips de Pury & Company house where fine masterpieces valued upwards of $50,000 by renowned artists like Ugo Rondinone, Massimo Vitali and Li Tianbing will be on the block. Even if you can’t be present at the event, you don’t have to miss out: an online auction in coordination with artnet.com is also available. And most of the works will have no reserve and no tax or buyer’s commission.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/15/08. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7:30 live auction. Phillips de Pury & Company, 450 West 15th St., New York City, N.Y.
TICKETS: $75 per person.
OPENING BID: To be determined at the time of the event.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here or call (212) 297-4336 for tickets.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation, an organization that supports the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

September 17: “Take a Tropical Vacation of a Lifetime” for the Neighborhood Parks Council

Help raise funds to improve San Francisco’s parks. Schmooze the local scene with cocktails, food and music and check out the exclusive trips up for auction. Win a trip to Maui and stay at a private condo with views of the Haileakala volcano. Or score a week at an eco-lodge in Ecuador.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/17/08. 6 to 9 p.m. Duboce Park at Duboce & Steiner Streets, San Francisco, Calif.
TICKETS: $150 per person
OPENING BID: Determined at the event. Rental valued at $567.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here.  
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Neighborhood Parks Council, a community-based, volunteer-driven organization that advocates for a superior, equitable and sustainable park and recreation system in San Francisco.

September 19 and 20: “Own a Celebrity Purse” for the Habit of the Heart Fund

This weekend extravaganza kicks off with a Friday night black-tie gala that includes dinner, dancing and a live auction where you can choose between a wine tasting party for 14, a spa party for six, a private plane ride for two and much more! The Saturday ladies-only luncheon boasts over 150 purses up for silent auction (including one from Florence Henderson!)
DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/19/08 and 9/20/08.  6:30 p.m. on Friday. 10 a.m. on Saturday. Primo Banquet and Conference Center, 2353 Hadley Road, Plainfield, Ind.
TICKETS: $50 for Friday night’s gala; $25 for Saturday’s luncheon.
OPENING BID: Valued at $1,500, the Florence Henderson purse’ starting bid price will be determined at the event.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here  or call (317) 718-1200.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Habit of the Heart Fund, which aids Indiana’s Hendricks County women and children in emergency need.

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August 27: “Win A Precious Painting” for The American Cancer Society
Aptly themed “Palette et Palate,” the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser in Mobile, Alabama includes tastings of over 100 wines and gourmet delicacies, plus a silent auction including the works of over 40 artists. Featured painter Martha Ann Rowan’s abstract piece is expected to unleash a flurry of biddings during the silent auction.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 8/27/08. 6:30 p.m. Space 301, 301 Conti Street, Mobile, AL.
TICKETS: $75 per person.
OPENING BID: $1,000 for the Martha Ann Rowan painting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The American Cancer Society, a national, community-based, volunteer health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy and service.

August 28: “Take A Hot Air Balloon Ride for Four” for Centre for Women

Even if you can’t make it to the Tampa, Florida area for the 17th annual “Gourmet Feastival” supporting The Centre of Women, you can still bid online. Don’t miss the hot air balloon ride for four, or the 5-day escape to Cancun, Mexico. The items have been up for bid since August 1st and will run until August 25th. But if you prefer the live event, you’ll also get the added bonus of sampling the area’s best restaurants and dishes.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 8/28/08. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N.W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Fla.
TICKETS: From $50 a person.
OPENING BID: $480 for hot air balloon ride; $220 for Cancun vacation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here for tickets or here to bid online.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Centre for Women, a nonprofit that serves thousands of women, girls and their families each year.

September 9: “Host a Luxury Tequila Tasting for 20 Friends” for Dress For Success

All aboard this Manhattan yacht cruise complete with breathtaking views of the city’s famous skyline. Don’t miss special items up for auction like a luxury tequila tasting for 20 hosted by an expert tequila ambassador, valued at $1,500.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/09/08. 7 pm. begin boarding. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. boat cruise. New York Sky Ports Marina, FDR Drive and 23rd Street, New York City, N.Y.
TICKETS: Start at $60 and must be purchased in advance.
OPENING BID: $300 for the tequila party.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information and to RSVP, please contact Lindsy Klar at lindsy@dressforsuccess.org or call (646) 233-4945.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women.


September 11: “Custom Design Your Own Jewelry” for Children’s Oncology Services

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then what better chance to indulge than helping children with cancer. Raise your paddle for a $10,000 custom-designed piece of jewelry from the exclusive Manny B. & Co. boutique on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/11/08. 6 p.m. Cocktails, Silent Auction and featured chef stations. 7:15 p.m. Degustation menu and live auction. Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill.
TICKETS: $250 each.
OPENING BID: Will be determined at time of auction.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Children’s Oncology Services, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of children diagnosed with cancer.

September 20: “Escape on a San Antonio Getaway!” for The Library at Cedar Creek Lake

Dress in jeans or jewels for this Texan Denim and Diamonds benefit to raise money for the local Library at Cedar Creek Lake. Belly up to the “chuck wagon style” dinner, dance to the Brazos Valley Boys, jump on a hay or steer ride all before you get to the auction. Items up for grabs– like a brand new pickup truck -- offer a big Texas-style chance to do-good.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 9/20/08. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Triple N Ranch, 20487 Marimac Rd, Trinidad, TX.
TICKETS: Start at $100 per person.
OPENING BID: Will be determined at time of auction.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Library at Cedar Creek Lake, a Seven Points, Texas facility that serves all the communities around the Greater Cedar Creek area.