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Yakima, Washington, March 5, 2005 – Internationally acclaimed Hollywood painter Metin Bereketli (www.hollywoodpainter.com) known for his regular contributions to charitable events throughout the year, gave a strong boost to the Yakima, Washington chapter of the Wishing Star Foundation by donating his art to the foundation’s “Wishes From the Heart,” 10th Annual Dinner Auction, held on March 5, 2005 in Yakima, WA.
Metin was personally available to autograph the reprints of his joyful “Mardi Gras” painting (http://www.metinbereketli.com/pages/Mardigras.html) which was featured at the benefit auction together with his T-shirts, coffee mugs, wall clocks and other Mardi Gras gift items available (but unautographed) from the Mardi Gras Gift Shop (http://www.cafepress.com/mardigras2).
Metin donated the proceeds of all his reprints and gift items to the Wishing Star Foundation.
The auspicious event was organized by Yakima’s chapter’s energetic and creative director Heidi Anderson whose late husband Larry Anderson have also contributed a lot to the success of the local chapter.
The hard-working Heidi Anderson expressed her feelings for Metin’s participation by saying “Thank you for your support! Your helped make a child's wish come true!”
The very successful night was covered by two well-known TV News Anchors from the local CBS affiliate Kima TV 29, Roxeanne Vainuku and Craig Galbraith, who is also Kima TV 29’s Managing Editor.
The Live Auction was conducted with authority and class by Washington state’s best Auctioneer Bill Sheppard.
Wonderful and talented Thane Phelan and Kendall Weaver contributed to the event as Auction Assistant Celebrities.
Director Heidi Anderson sends her “Wishing Star of thanks!” to the following parties whose contributions have made the event such a sterling success:
Lisa Delorme of "Joli Design" (who designed the posters, brochures and other print materials of the program), Tony Thomas, Your Dollar Store With More, Union Gap, Restitution Center, New Northwest Broadcasters, KIMA, and Axiom Technologies.
To see a partial list of the charities that Metin has generously supported throughout the years, please visit http://www.metinbereketli.com/pages/charity.html
To learn more about the Wishing Star Foundation please visit http://www.wishingstar.org/
An internationally acclaimed Los Angeles based painter, Metin's contemporary works have been featured in galleries and exhibitions worldwide including the Smithsonian, Sotheby's Science Center, Paramount Pictures & Universal Studios and Hollywood & Highland.
Metin’s style and generosity has earned him the esteem of many American leaders, such as Presidents Bush and Carter. His work can also be seen on many television programs including Friends, Frazier, ER, Becker, Felicity, Will & Grace, Chicago Hope, The Bold and The Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Party of Five, Drew Carrey Show and several other TV and film sets.
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