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Guy Sebastian Memorabilia

Guy Sebastian auctioned 2 very special items from his wardrobe. The Jun Takahashi UNDERCOVER 'David Bowie' jacket he wore during his role as a coach on The Voice 2021 for the Blind Auditions and the shirt he wore for the 2020 Fire Fight concert was also auctioned. Proceeds were donated to The Sebastian Foundation for a ground-breaking program for adolescent mental health.

Charities:

The Sebastian Foundation

Amount raised:

$10,425

Jaimie Sortino/ Julie Bishop Silk Taffeta Gown

Julie Bishop, the face of Frocktober 2020 showcased this iconic gown at Cottesloe beach, WA to help to shine a light on ovarian cancer for Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Australian designer Jaimie Sortino created the silk taffeta gown in honour of his cousin Jenna who fought ovarian cancer for 11 years.

Charities:

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

Amount raised:

$4,050

Warner Music + Cool Accidents Gotya Back

17 backpacks hand-decorated and filled by some of the world’s biggest artists including Rita Ora, FOALs, Gerard Way and Rob Thomas for Cool Accidents’ Got Ya Back campaign were auctioned in 2020 to raise funds for Support Act to provide crisis relief to live performing arts workers. Got Ya Back followed up the blockbuster In Their Shoes campaign from 2013, where we auctioned off 80 hand-painted converse shoes by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Bon Iver, Skrillex and many many more for Cool Accidents.

Charity:

Support Act

Amount raised:

$9,182

Original Bluey Animation

Bid For Good auctioned the original hand-drawn ABC Kids Bluey animation on behalf of LUDO Studios following the devastating Black Summer 2019 bushfires. All proceeds were donated to RSPCA NSW.

Charities:

RSPCA NSW

Amount raised:

$5,200

3Shape Trios 4 Diagnostic Technology

3Shape asked Bid For Good to manage the auction of a TRIOS 4 Wireless Pod will proceeds going to the 2020 Black Summer Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.

Charity

Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal

Amount raised:

$40,199.00

Australian Open 2020 Collectables + Experiences

The ACES FOR BUSHFIRE AO2020 charity auction of tennis memorabilia and experiences was managed by Bid For Good. Iconic celebrity memorabilia included a range of tournament-used and signed tennis racquets, bags, clothing and shoes from the top seeds including Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokavic, Dominic Thiem, Ashley Barty, Naomi Osaka… even Serena Williams’ drink bottle. Proceeds were remitted to Australian Tennis Foundation, Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, Wildlife Victoria WIRES, community initiatives as requested by state governments.

Charity:

Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, Wildlife Victoria WIRES, Tennis Australia Foundation

Amount raised:

$197,212

Phoebe Waller-Bridge with RALPH & RUSSO Tuxedo

Phoebe Waller-Bridge award-winning star of Fleabag wore a RALPH & RUSSO couture black chantilly lace suit with silk tuxedo lapel and ribbon appliqué at the Golden Globes 2020. Following the Golden Globes 2020, RALPH & RUSSO together with Waller-Bridge auctioned the Golden Globes outfit for the Australian bushfire relief.

Charity:

WIRES, Red Cross, Wildlife Victoria

Amount raised:

$40,000

Volkswagen 2019 Golf GTI

To initiate its partnership with Cancer Council, Volkswagen auctioned this unique 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI, with vinyl wrap designed by artist Jason Woodside.

Charity:

Cancer Council

Amount raised:

$42,700

The Cure Signed Guitar Amp 2

This auction was for one of 5 Yamaha amps used by English rock band The Cure, in their 30th anniversary concert at VIVID Sydney and signed by all 5 band members. All five amps used at the performance were donated to arts organisations selected by frontman Robert Smith. Studio A creates professional pathways for artists with disability, so they can achieve their artistic and economic aspirations.

Charity:

Studio A

Amount raised:

$4,800

The Cure Signed Guitar Amp 1

This auction involved 3 different items, a Yamaha Amp signed by English rock band The Cure, a Marliya signed record and Yo Yo Ma concert tickets. These items were put up for auction to support the work of Gondwana Choirs to give all children in Australia the chance to be trained by leading artists around the world.

Charity:

Gondwana Choirs

Amount raised:

$4,200

Hyundai for Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation

On behalf of Hyundai, Australian designer Emma Mulholland designed a Veloster Day Night Jacket which was auctioned to raise money for Australia Cervical Cancer Foundation. This one of a kind jacket is reversible, reflecting day and night. The ultimate aim of Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation is to eliminate cervical cancer through education, awareness and support for sufferers and their families.

Charity:

Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation

Amount raised:

$305

Muriel’s Wedding “You Can’t Stop Progress” T-Shirt

Bid For Good managed the auction of the original Vote 1 Bill Heslop T-Shirt that was worn by Gabby Millgate’s character, Joanie Heslop, in the iconic Australian movie, Muriel’s Wedding. Proceeds from the You Can’t Stop Progress T-shirt auction will be used to continue to educate teenagers and parents about organ donation and encourage family conversation.

Charity:

Teen Organ Awareness

Amount raised:

$1,025

Nestd “Loft” Tiny Home

Nestd enlisted Bid For Good to help them raise money for their charity partner Kids Under cover through the sale of a tiny home. This tiny home was formerly a display home, similar to the homes they install for teens at risk of homelessness. All proceeds from the sale of this house contribute to Kids Under Covers programs, including building small studio houses as a preventative measure for at risk youth to stay with their family.

Charity:

Kids Under Cover

Amount raised:

$50,000

The Waifs Signed Guitar

Albany Community Centre asked Bid For Good to help them auction off a signed guitar for a cause close to home - The Albany Community Foundation. The guitar was signed by all members of the band and was used in their latest music video and production of their fifth studio album “Sun Dirt Water”. All proceeds from this sale will help the Albany Community Foundation to provide support to the local community through emergency financial support, educational assistance and funding to community groups. The charity was thrilled by this amazing result and generosity.

Charity:

Albany Community Foundation

Amount raised:

$2,275

Deck Heads for Beyond Blue

As part of the Adelaide fringe festival Black Diamond tattoo studio enlisted the help of Bid For Good to auction customised skateboard decks on eBay for charity Beyond Blue. In total, there were 70 decks customised by tattoo artists from around Australia. Beyond Blue works to provide support to people suffering from mental health issues such as depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and more in Australia.

Charity:

Beyond Blue

Amount raised:

$20,472

Winx Signed Saddle Cloth

Bid For Good managed an eBay charity auction for The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne to sell Winx’s Saddle Cloth, signed by jockey Hugh Bowman. This piece of racing history was worn by Winx for the 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley - Breakfast with the Best. The proceeds from this sale will support the Royal Children’s Hospital to provide a full range of paediatric services including clinical, tertiary, preventative health measures and health promotion.  

Charity:

Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

Amount raised:

$3,300

VEGEMITE 95 Years Young

Bid For Good managed an eBay charity auction for VEGEMITE to commemorate 95 years young. VEGEMITE collaborated with three renowned Australian artists - David Bromley, Mitch Revs and Claudia Moodoonuthi to produce original artworks which were sold to fundraise for Polished Man, Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service and Cape Animal Protection Shelter Inc respectively. This campaign was all about celebrating Australia, through the interpretation of the work and also the choice of charity.

Charity:

Polished Man

Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service

Cape Animal Protection Shelter Inc. (C.A.P.S)

Amount raised:

Polished Man $11,050

Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service $3,550

Cape Animal Protection Shelter $3,300

Jon Faine and Sammy J Hair Locks

Bid For Good managed an eBay charity auction for Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia to sell two locks of hair, one from radio presenter Jon Faine and one from comedian Sammy J. During Faine’s state election night broadcast, in front of a live studio audience, comedian Sammy J offered to cut a lock of Jon’s hair to auction off for a worthy cause - Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia. After some good-natured cajoling Sammy cut off lock of his own hair and finally convinced Jon to do the same. The proceeds went to support the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia, to give children professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors to help them achieve their full potential.

Charity:

Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia

Amount raised:

$505

Big Mac 50th Birthday Mini Fridge

Bid For Good managed an eBay charity auction in celebration of 50 years of the Big Mac burger on behalf of McDonald's in June 2018. The custom Big Mac themed mini fridge featured a Big Mac pictogram wrap, and the first three bottles of Macca’s 2018 release of the iconic Macca’s burger’s Special Sauce. The auction raised money for McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®)

Charity:

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Amount raised:

$7,100

Meet Ed Sheeran

Bid For Good managed and executed an exclusive Ed Sheeran giveaway in March 2018 with all proceeds going to Variety, the Children's Charity South Australia. The proud auction winner received two reserved seats to Ed Sheeran's SOLD OUT Melbourne show at Etihad Stadium, as well as a meet and greet for for two with Ed Sheeran, plus a photo opportunity and signed guitar (acoustic guitar provided).

Charity:

Variety, the Children's Charity

Amount raised:

$6,000

Celebrity: 

Ed Sheeran 

Channel Nine Footy Show 

Channel Nine NRL Footy Show engaged Bid For Good to manage its inaugural eBay auction campaign for Mark Hughes Foundation ("MHF"). The unique experiences on offer included a Mount Everest Base Camp trek with many past and present NRL footy legends; tickets to see Billy Joel live in concert in New York; as well as signed memorabilia from retiring North Queensland Cowboy, Johnathan Thurston. MHF is a charity formed in Newcastle by Mark and Kirralee Hughes following Mark’s diagnosis with Brain Cancer in 2014. The Mark Hughes Foundation’s mission is to raise much needed funds for research, to create awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families.

CHARITY:

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF)

AMOUNT RAISED:

$87,000

Parliamentary Midwinter Ball 

Every year Australia's most powerful politicians come together for the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball. As part of the fundraising efforts for the Ball, the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader amongst others offer themselves up with unique experiences and sometimes personal memorabilia with all proceeds going to local charities. In 2017, $89,917 was raised for local charities, such as the Stroke Foundation, PEGASUS Developing Ideas, Share the Dignity, LifeLine, Karinya House for mothers & babies, Alannah & Madeline Foundation. 

LOCAL CHARITIES:

Stroke Foundation
PEGASUS Developing Ideas
Share the Dignity
Lifeline
Karinya House for mothers & babies
Alannah & Madeline Foundation

AMOUNT RAISED:

$89,917

Coca-Cola 1974 Kings Cross Neon Sign

The overall auction campaign including all eight letters, raised a total of $100,700 for the Wayside Chapel. The Kings Cross Coca-Cola sign has served the beloved Sydney skyline for more than 40 years, but now the sign has served Sydney in a different way. To raise money for charity, Coca-Cola gave Sydneysiders a chance to own a piece of Kings Cross history. 

LOCAL CHARITY:

Wayside Chapel

AMOUNT RAISED:

$100,700

SUITS Signed Pearson Specter Litt Wall (Replica) Universal Channel

Replica SUITS Pearson Specter Litt Wall – Signed by Sarah Rafferty & Rick Hoffman. To raise funds for HeartKids, Universal Channel engaged Bid For Good to auction a piece of SUITS’ history. In February 2017 SUITS’ stars, Sarah Rafferty and Rick Hoffman visited Sydney, Australia to help promote the new season on Universal Channel. To celebrate Universal Channel created a life size replica of the famous Pearson Specter Litt entrance. 

CHARITY:

HeartKids

AMOUNT RAISED:

$1,625

Witchery Vogue White Shirt

Witchery engaged Bid For Good to manage the auction of a one-of-a-kind Witchery white shirt customised exclusively by Vogue Australia. The White Shirt which had been modelled as part of a Vogue photo shoot raised over $710 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). Through its White Shirt Campaign and OCRF silver jewellery collection, funds raised enabled the OCRF to appoint five dedicated research scientists and one clinical collections technician across Australia and New Zealand. 

CHARITY:

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

AMOUNT RAISED:

$710