JANE KACZMAREK AND BRADLEY WHITFORD CALL ON FELLOW ACTORS TO DONATE GOLDEN GLOBE ATTIRE FOR CLOTHES OFF OUR BACK AUCTION TO BENE

JANE KACZMAREK AND BRADLEY WHITFORD CALL ON FELLOW ACTORS TO DONATE GOLDEN GLOBE ATTIRE FOR CLOTHES OFF OUR BACK AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE UNICEF TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND

Current and Previous Golden Globe Winners and Nominees Are Encouraged to Donate Their Award Show Clothing and Accessories to Clothes Off Our Back

Auction to Begin Monday, January 17, 2005

LOS ANGELES, January 5, 2005 – In response to the victims of the tsunami in South Asia, Jane Kaczmarek (“Malcolm In The Middle”) and her husband, Bradley Whitford (“The West Wing”), have announced that proceeds raised from the upcoming Clothes Off Our Back Golden Globe auction will benefit the UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund.

“With a disaster of this magnitude that has affected so many children, everyone wants to help.  The Hollywood community has a great opportunity with the upcoming Golden Globes,” said Jane Kaczmarek, co-founder/president of Clothes Off Our Back and star of television’s “Malcolm In The Middle.”  “We are calling on all current and past Golden Globe nominees and winners to donate their clothing and accessories that from the red carpet to help raise money for UNICEF to care for the children who have survived this disaster.”

Celebrities, designers and stylists are encouraged to donate gowns, tuxedos, shoes, watches, handbags, and sunglasses, anything that has been worn to a previous ceremony or will be worn to the upcoming Golden Globes.

“Jane and Bradley have been long-time supporters of UNICEF and we are proud to be the beneficiary of Clothes Off Our Back’s wonderful work,” said Charles J. Lyons, president for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.  “Celebrities have shown an outpouring of generosity since our work for the tsunami relief began and we look forward to seeing the growing list of participants for the Clothes Off Our Back auction.  The money raised will help prevent disease, hunger and homelessness that is threatening the survival and recovery of millions.”

For all celebrity clothing auctions, continue to check www.clothesoffourback.org for additional updates.

About Clothes Off Our Back

Founded by Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford, the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation works with celebrities, designers and high profile individuals to share their good fortune and donate clothing and accessories for auction to benefit children’s charities. The items are put up for bid to the public --- all in the name of charity.  Nearly 80 celebrities have participated in Clothes Off Our Back auctions since its inception in 2002 helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for various children’s charities.  The online auctions will be powered by cMarket of Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Bidding and additional information can be found at www.clothesoffourback.org.

About UNICEF
Founded in 1946, UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children around the world through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation. UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority.  To make a donation to UNICEF's South Asia Emergency Relief Efforts, please call 1-800-4UNICEF or go to www.unicefusa.org.  

For more information and to participate, please contact:

Michel Schneider

Clothes Off Our Back

(818) 753-2404

mschneider@clothesoffourback.org

Marissa Buckanoff

United States Fund for UNICEF

(212) 922-2485

mbuckanoff@unicefusa.org

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About Clothes Off Our Back®
The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation is a 501c3 organization that hosts charity auctions showcasing today's hottest celebrity attire. Items are put up for bid to the public with proceeds going to benefit children's charities. Clothes Off Our Back was founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek ("Malcolm In The Middle," "Raising the Bar") and Bradley Whitford ("The West Wing," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") whose efforts, along with their celebrity and designer friends have helped improve the lives of children across the globe. For more information and to bid, log onto www.clothesoffourback.org.

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