The Special Olympics Southern California celebrated its 14th Annual Pier Del Sol event Sunday, with a Hawaiian Paradise theme and plenty of gourmet tastings available for the hundreds who visited the pier, all to benefit an organization that has helped some 13,000 athletes during the past 13 years.
The family-friendly fundraiser, co-sponsored by the Disney Company, Jakks Cares, Wells Fargo and Westfield Works Wonders, featured Hawaiian bands, hula dancers, an inviting Silent Auction, unlimited spins on pier rides and games and mouthwatering appetizers from restaurants across the county.
In a Silent Auction heavy on sports memorabilia and spa packages, a tribute to the “Twilight” series hysteria was the highlight. A five-foot long red wool cloak featured in the film and autographed by the film’s stars (including Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) spurred envious gasps from young girls and bidding was intense among heavily-lobbied parents. For the losers, consolation bid items included a framed poster signed by 15 of the film’s actors.
Special Olympics Southern California has raised some $5 million since its first Pier del Sol benefit in 1997, including more than $315,000 this year. Proceeds have gone to training 13,000 southland athletes with developmental disabilities and in doing so, have “helped develop confidence, find lifelong friends and transform communities,” SOSC Chairman Patrick McClenahan said.
Own a signed cloak worn in Twilight: New Moon
Bid starting at $500.00!
Bid starting at $500.00!
Twilight: Eclipse Poster Signed by 15 of the actors
Bid starting at $250.00!
Bid starting at $250.00!
Long Beach, Calif., Oct. 11, 2010 — Twilight fans have a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind red cloak worn in the Twilight: New Moon movie and signed by nine of the movie’s leading actors.
The 5-foot, wool cloak has been autographed by Twilight stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Ashley Greene, Elizabeth Reaser, Peter Facinelli, Michael Welch, Chaske Spencer and Alex Meraz. It was worn during the shooting of the San Marco’s Day Festival in Volterra, Italy.
Also up for auction is an 11×17 framed poster that is signed by 15 of the film’s actors, including Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Elizabeth Reaser, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Chaske Spencer, Xavier Samuel, Bryce Dallas Howard, Alex Meraz, Jackson Rathbone and Kirsten Prout.
“Summit Entertainment and its leader, Rob Friedman, have been very supportive of our Special Olympics athletes for many years,” said Bill Shumard, President/CEO of Special Olympics Southern California. “I’m confident that the cloak and poster will be popular items on eBay and will result in a significant donation to help individuals with intellectual disabilities who participate in our sports programs.”
Both the cloak and poster come with a letter from Summit Entertainment to provide assurance of authenticity. Summit Entertainment, which produced the Twilight movies, donated the cloak, and proceeds from the auction will benefit the 13,000 athletes of Special Olympics Southern California.
The deadline to bid on the cloak is Oct. 16 at 5:45 p.m. To bid on the cloak, visit www.sosc.org/twilightcloak.
The deadline to bid on the poster is Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. To bid on the poster, visit www.sosc.org/twilightposter.
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About Special Olympics Southern California
All proceeds from the auction will help provide free year-round sports training and competition for the 13,000 athletes of Special Olympics Southern California. Participation in Special Olympics empowers people with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of the community. Summit Entertainment is a sponsor of Special Olympics Southern California, and we appreciate their support! To learn more about how you can get involved with Special Olympics, visitwww.sosc.org.
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