HELP IS ON THE WAY PROJECT RUNWAY!

HELP IS ON THE WAY TODAY HOSTS PROJECT BACKPACKDESIGNER AUCTION

Designers known from Project Runway and Broadway stages will present one-of-a-kind designer crafted backpacks for auction on November 8 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at The Iguana VIP Lounge, which is located at 240 W. 54th Street, NYC. The afternoon will include brunch with unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, champagne and greyhound. The cost of tickets is $50.00 per person. There will also be performances by Broadway Talent (TBA) followed by the auction.

Project Backpack was created n 2005 by Joseph Macchia to help collect new backpacks and school supplies for twenty two children living in a group home in Washington Heights. Since then the drive has grown to assist over six hundred and fifty children living in New York City and forty children in Africa. The backpacks are filled with new school supplies and delivered to the group homes, clinics and hospitals the week before school begins. Money is collected to buy supplies via entertainment related events throughout the summer.

This year the Project Backpack campaign will conclude with the very special designer backpack auction. Designers were given a plain black backpack to decorate and make their own. Participating designers include: William Ivey Long (TONY Award Winning Costume Designer), Anthony Manferdonia, Peter Soren (who outfitted Michelle Obama), Andrew Makay (N2N Underwear), Corey Groom (Broadway), Fernando Gantier, Bill Rancitelli, Melissa Joy Manning, Nora Kogan, Vkoo, Ping Wu, Stephanie Larrowe, Susan Beischel, Mary Ping, Rami Kashou, Keith Bryce, Keith Michael, Korto Momlu, Kara Janx, Chloe Dao, Jay McCarroll, Kara Saun and Kayne of Project Runway.

Tickets will be on sale starting September 11, 2009. You can be purchase tickets by calling (718) 672-6714 or (917) 589-6658. You can also purchase thru SmartTix, or send an email and request tickets by contacting Joseph Macchia at jjmac249@aol.com.

100% of the funds raised from this auction will go directly to Help Is On The Way Today.