Original paintings by former President Jimmy Carter, a baseball signed by four U.S. presidents and a behind-the-scenes tour of Delta Air Lines -- all of it can be yours, for the right price.
Those items and more, including memorabilia from the Carter presidential campaigns, will go to the highest bidders Saturday during the 18th annual Winter Weekend in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The event will raise funds for The Carter Center's programs.
Last year, more than $1.3 million was raised during the Winter Weekend auction. Items bringing the highest bids were two original paintings by Carter, which sold for $290,000 each, auction coordinator Jay Beck said.
Bids will be accepted via fax or online until 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will include a live auction and a silent auction.
Beck said auction items include donations from others including vacations, guitars and furniture.
According to the Center's website, the live auction has raised approximately $16 million.
“Proceeds from the auction are used to support The Carter Center’s work in 70 nations where we are furthering human rights, democracy, peace and health,” said Deanna Congileo, Carter Center spokeswoman. “Winners of auction items not only get to take home a beautiful piece of art or a unique collectible, but they are helping to build hope for poor and forgotten people worldwide.”
To view the auction items, go to www.cartercenter.org.
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