Jim Cramer's Top Charity Auction Items - Past Items

An on-air interview with Howard Stern, a private Elton John performance, a chance to become a fighter pilot… 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. Access to A-list celebrities, unique vacation packages, and exclusive experiences–his list has it all. He gives you the 411 on the goods so you can get in on the bidding action, in some cases providing a way for you to make a bid even if you can't attend the event.

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

Charity begins on MainStreet.

• START YOUR ENGINES!

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Hit the speedway for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” and catch one of the most important motor racing events in existence, with a chance to witness the Indianapolis 500. This 2008 Indy 500 experience for two includes two nights at the Downtown Marriott Indianapolis Hotel, tickets to the Indy 500 and Transportation to and from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

AUCTION ENDS: 4/10/08, 6pm EST

STARTING BID: $3,400.00

LOCATION: Speedway, Ind.

Benefits the Audubon Society of Greater Denver. Click here to bid.

• FOR THE COLLECTOR

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Photographs up for auction include a Robert Mapplethorpe 1976 portrait of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Weber’s 2003 photograph entitled True and Tai, capturing a dog sitting on an elephant’s head. There are 168 photographs available for online bidding, and 12 (including the aforementioned two) that will be sold in a live auction, although bidders can pre-bid online.