SIRIUS XM's Martha Stewart Living Radio to Auction Celebrity Signed Christmas Ornaments for Charity on eBay
Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Gayle King, Dr. Maya Angelou, Patti LaBelle, Emeril Lagasse, Pink, Joss Stone, James Taylor, The Wiggles and many others lend their support
Proceeds from charity auction to benefit Taste of the NFL, an organization that raises money to fight hunger
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio's (Nasdaq: SIRI) Martha Stewart Living Radio is kicking off a holiday-themed charity auction this week benefiting Taste of the NFL, an organization that raises money and awareness for hunger organizations. Participants can bid on ornaments from the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's signed by a wide array of celebrities. New autographed ornaments are expected to be available daily through December 12, 2008.
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SIRIUS XM Radio personalities, celebrities, musicians and chefs have supported the cause by signing the ornaments, which were donated by Macy's, for Taste of the NFL. Participants include: Howard Stern; Martha Stewart; Gayle King; Dr. Maya Angelou; David Archuleta; Tom Arnold; Jacqueline Bisset; David Cook; Gary Dell'Abate; Derek & Romaine; Dido; Mitzi Gaynor; Bob Greene; Patti, Nona and Sarah LaBelle; Emeril Lagasse; Artie Lange; Isaac Mizrahi; Naughty by Nature; Nickelback; Fred Norris; Jamie Oliver; Dr. Oz; Chef Charlie Palmer; Pink; Robin Quivers; Carolyne Roehm; Rabbi Shmuley; Michelangelo Signorile; Joss Stone; James Taylor; Peter Walsh; The Wiggles; Marianne Williamson and Lee Ann Womack.
Taste of the NFL has raised more than $6.8 million for hunger-related charities since its start in 1992. Taste of the NFL addresses the needs of the hungry and homeless by raising awareness and money through special events and programs. Every year, Taste of the NFL hosts a one-of-a-kind food-and-wine event the night before the Super Bowl that benefits local and national hunger organizations. A top chef from each NFL team city is paired with current and former NFL players to prepare and serve a special dish.
On Martha Stewart Living Radio, SIRIUS channel 112 and XM channel 157, Martha Stewart and her team of lifestyle experts teach, advise, and inspire around-the-clock with shows about entertaining, cooking, pet care, gardening, weddings and much more.
For more information and for bidding details please visit www.ebay.com/marthastewartlivingradio.
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Released December 3, 2008