(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 20, 2009 ) New York, NY – Autograph Store, a leading online auction dealer of celebrity signed collectibles and memorabilia, is pleased to sponsor the American Heart Association’s charity auction at the Heart Ball on February 7, 2009. The Heart Ball will be held at the Oasis Convention Center, Springfield, MO at 6:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s Heart Ball is "Heart & Soul Tour 2009." In addition to bidding on the unique signed celebrity collectibles in the charity auction, attendees can dance to the music of The Allie Catz, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind "World Tour Buffet" provided by Fire & Ice, Touch, Restaurante' Gilardi, Kai and Bijan's with dessert provided by Hiland Dairy. Tickets are $125 and for more information interested parties can contact Candy Letterman by phone at (417) 881-1129, or via email at Candy.Letterman@heart.org.

Autograph Store is proud to be the supplier of autographed celebrity memorabilia items for this fundraiser. The Heart Ball charity auction will feature a variety of unique celebrity autographed memorabilia from Autograph Store including:

• Aretha Franklin Album

• Billy Idol Album

• Carlos Santana Album

• Cat Stevens Album

• Eric Clapton 8” X 10” Photo

Anthony Nurse, CEO of Autograph Store, is pleased to partner with the American Heart Association for this event. “Autograph Store strives to assist celebrity charity auctions as often as we can throughout the year. It is Autograph Store’s pleasure to be associated with such a vital organization. This is a big event and it is another example of how Autograph Store Charity Fundraising supports charities in increasing their fundraising through our silent and live auction program. Anyone interested in using our charity fundraising items at their next event at no risk should contact me at 201-840-8777,” Mr. Nurse said.

The Heart Ball will raise funds to support American Heart Association cardiovascular disease research which will improve the lives of Springfield community residents. The American Heart Association has allocated over $21 million for 179 research studies at seven institutions in Missouri in the past five years. The vital issue of children’s heart health will also be highlighted at the Heart Ball through the American Heart Association’s Learn and Live Special Appeal. This special campaign focuses on a number of issues including teaching kids about the dangers of smoking, childhood obesity and heart-related birth defects.

It’s easy for any organization to get started with Autograph Store’s charity fundraising program. Celebrity signed collectibles are sent to the participating organization on consignment. Items are auctioned for a price above a set reserve price payable to Autograph Store for the cost of the item. Any price bid above the reserve price is profit for the organization. If an item doesn’t sell it can be returned to Autograph Store with no risk. Autograph Store pays all the shipping charges to and from the organization’s charity event. Autograph Store invites organizations to contact them today http://www.autographstore.com/auction/charity_contactus.php to get started planning their charity auction fundraisers.

About AutographStore.com

AutographStore.com offers online auctions of celebrity signed rare and one-of-a-kind collectibles. With thousands of items to choose from to meet every budget, AutographStore.com provides an enjoyable, easy to use auction site where fans and collectors can obtain authentic celebrity autographed memorabilia. New items are up for bid every day and include signed memorabilia items from actors and actresses, musicians, models, political leaders, artists, authors and more.

For more information on working with AutographStore.com for your charity fundraising event, please contact:

Anthony Nurse
CEO
Autograph Store
http://www.autographstore.com
646-544-1355
info@autographstore.com

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