Jim Cramer's Top Charity Auction Items

A walk-on role on The Young and the Restless, a family trip to the Nickelodeon resort, tickets to Dancing with the Stars, a VIP package at the New York City Ballet… Going once, going twice, sold—for a worthy cause. Jim Cramer, from TheStreet.com and Mad Money, wants you to raise your paddle (or click your mouse) to raise extra money for charity.

Each week, Jim Cramer handpicks the hottest high-profile items on the charity auction block and lists them here on Cramer's Charity Picks. He gives you the 411 on the goods so you can get in on the bidding action for live charity auctions. At a live auction, also referred to as an out loud auction, the auctioneer solicits bids from the audience, over the phones, and via email. Oftentimes, these phone and email bids may be placed in advance of the event. As a frequent amateur auctioneer, Cramer, welcomes these kinds of bids and eagerly pursues them as a way to use the power of the internet to raise more money for charity.

Make your next big ticket purchase a donation for charity. Be sure to check back on MainStreet often to see more hot items up for bid.

Charity begins on MainStreet.

"The World's Most Exclusive Resort" for CancerCare
Sneak away for a five-night villa stay on Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This 1,000 acre private island is surrounded by three miles of unspoiled beaches. Grab this hot item at CancerCare's "Under the Sea Gala 2008" featuring entertainment, amazing food and live and silent auctions including amazing vacations, gourmet food & wine packages, high-end watches and jewelry, tickets to the hottest shows on Broadway, and so much more!
Date/Location: 5/08/08 6-10:30p.m, Pier Sixty- Chelsea Piers, NYC.
Tickets: Individual tickets $1,000-$375, tables $10,000-$3,500.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.cancercare.org/gala or contact Leslie Tan at ltan@cancercare.org or 212-712-8323
Proceeds From The Event Will Benefit: CancerCare for Kids®, a program for children affected by a cancer diagnosis. CancerCare's provides counseling, therapeutic activities, financial assistance, and access to health information free of charge to children and families across the country.