Thanks to my pals for doing the auction, I chipped in. I hope someone bids on it.
http://www.katrinacharityauction.com/
On a personal note, my old housekeeper retired back home only to lost her home to the cane, I have been helping her and 11 members of her family get moved into a new place. She doesn't have any insurance, and she's a great lady who's really struggled to raise her family. It's the least I can do. So what if I can't deduct it, I feel honored that I would be her first call.