Jim Cramer's Top Charity Auction Items

Whether your dreams are artistic, Olympic or Rock N' Roll, these auction items have you covered. See what's out there for the taking on the charity circuit this week, chosen by The Street.com and CNBC's Mad Money's Jim Cramer. So raise your paddle (or click your mouse) to raise extra money for a good cause.

October 10: Hop on the Stars and Stripes for Santa Rita School

Relax at this event and auction in tranquil Deer Park Villa, a four acre garden paradise surrounded by towering redwood trees in the heart of Marin County, Calif. When the mood suits you, bid on the chance to fly to San Diego for four nights where you'll take to the seas in Dennis Connor's famed America's Cup yacht, Stars and Stripes.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 10/10/08, Deer Park Villa, 367 Bolinas Road, Fairfax CA
TICKETS: Click here for more info
OPENING BID: $1815
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click here
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Santa Rita School strives to offer children the best education possible.

October 11: Bank Some Beijing Memories for the Special Olympics

The race for the cocktails and hor d'oeuvres is on at The Gold Medal Gala to benefit the Special Olympics Iowa. Bid on a collection of Beijing '08 memorabilia that includes a signed photo of Des Moines, Ill native and Olympic champion Shawn Johnson as well as t-shirts, a flag, a hat and a lapel pin. Or, if collecting isn't your thing, go for one of a number of trips to Mexico, Los Angeles and Florida.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 10/11/08, 6:30 PM, Wells Fargo Jordan Creek Campus, West Des Moines, IA
TICKETS: $75
OPENING BID: Click here for info
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Erin McKeown at emckeown@soiowa.org
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disability.

October 16: Become a Rock Star for HOPE

Are you ready to rock? Then get over to the 10th Annual HOPE auction where you can bid on a Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp package hosted by Bad Company's Simon Kirke. The package includes one day of camp that culminates in a live performance for which you can have up to 10 guest tickets, four nights hotel stay and airfare.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 10/16/08, 6 PM, Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables FL
TICKETS: For information click here
OPENING BID: $4,500
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 305-284-2599

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: HOPE (Helping Others through Pro bono Efforts) is a University of Miami project that provides information, guidance and training to law students dedicated to community service and advocacy.