L. A. Starz - Clothes Off Our Backs Auction a Huge Success

"Bradley and Jane had a great idea and were debating about whether or not we could it put together in time. In fact, support came so generously and so quickly, that we were stunned. I'm sure that we can do this again even bigger and better for next year's Emmys and hopefully for the upcoming Oscars," said Jonathan Shestack, co-founder of Cure Autism Now. "The proceeds that Cure Autism Now received from this auction will help fund twenty new individual's participation in our Autism Genetic Resource Exchange."

"Jane and Bradley had an inspired idea in this auction," said Charles J. Lyons, President, U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "This single act of generosity will enable UNICEF to protect some 215,000 children against preventable diseases, which still claim the lives of millions of children each year. We will use the donations to save and improve the lives of children and mothers in need, regardless of ethnicity, gender, politics or religion. We are grateful to all who participated and made this possible."

Jennifer Aniston's vintage Christian Dior gown was the record breaking item according to uBid.com, earning $50,000 for UNICEF. Other prime items were Courtney Cox Arquette's vintage Christian Dior gown that earned $5,100 for Cure Autism Now, Martin Sheen's Brioni tuxedo that brought in $2,100 for the Union of Concerned Scientists and Jennifer Garner's Ralph Lauren gown that earned $2,000 for UNICEF and Heifer International.

Celebrities who donated clothing for the auction were: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette, Michael Chiklis, Patricia Clarkson, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Brad Garrett, Sean Hayes, Patricia Heaton, Allison Janney, Jane Kaczmarek, Wendie Malick, Eric McCormack, Janel Moloney, Megan Mullally, Brad Pitt, Ray Romano, Martin Sheen, Richard Schiff and Bradley Whitford.

Complete descriptions of the elegant evening gowns, men's formal wear, information about the charities, and pictures of many of these generous stars can be found here. This coverage was among the first in depth report for the Clothes Off Our Back organization!!

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire -- The first ever "Clothes Off Our Back" celebrity clothing auction has officially ended, earning an impressive $87,200 for charity. Led by husband and wife Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm In The Middle) and Bradley Whitford (The West Wing), who also matched the proceeds netted from their formal wear, twenty celebrities donated their award show designer outfits to be put up for auction on uBid.com. The four charities that benefited from the event were Cure Autism Now, Heifer International, UNICEF and the Union of Concerned Scientists.

"We are so proud of the TV community's generosity and all the celebrities

who literally donated the clothes off their backs for this cause," said Jane Kaczmarek. "We are looking forward to next year's Emmy Awards and

to the beginning of a new Hollywood tradition."

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