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| At Bertolli®, we believe in more than creating great products, we believe in helping Americans, adults and children embrace life. This is why we created "Aprons with Attitude," a program in which celebrities have taken the time to design their own signature apron, complete with a personalized philosophy on embracing life. This is where the aprons get their attitudes! Whether the attitudes expressed reflect favorite hobbies, ways of thinking, tips, jokes, or more, we hope they inspire you to embrace life passionately. These one-of-a-kind apron masterpieces will be available for bidding during a 10 day online auction from Monday, November 3rd (12 a.m. EST) through Thursday, November 13th (11:59 p.m. EST). All proceeds will directly benefit the Starlight Children's Foundation. |
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| Celebrity-Designed "Aprons With Attitude" Approximately 30 celebrities and other well-known personalities have taken the time to design an apron that showcases how he or she embraces life. Each celebrity selected a favorite fabric and decorations to create a unique and personalized apron. They also provided their words of wisdom for embracing life which appears on the apron in both English and Italian. Finally, each celebrity autographed his or her creation. One-of-a-kind aprons have been designed by the following celebrities. Click a celebrity's name below to VIEW AND BID on their personalized apron. HOLLYWOOD STARS
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About the Starlight Children's Foundation
 Bertolli selected the Starlight Children's Foundation as a partner for the "Aprons with Attitude" program because its mission is aligned with Bertolli belief that it is important to help all people embrace life.The Starlight Children's Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. Working with a network of more than 1,000 hospitals, The Foundation provides fun, respite, and a sense of community to over 100,000 children each month. Starlight's programs help seriously ill children and their families embrace life by giving them a break from the daily stress of hospitalization and illness. Visit www.starlight.org for more information. |
About Chefwear
Bertolli selected Chefwear as the apron creator for the "Aprons with Attitude" program because of their impressive expertise in the creation of stylish culinary apparel. Synonymous with culinary apparel, Chefwear has revolutionized the way chefs dress both at restaurants and at home. This year the company celebrates a dozen years as the leader of stylish, trend-setting patterns for professional and weekend chefs alike. Originally known for innovation pant designs and styles, Chefwear, following its vision of comfort, durability, and style, now carries the most recognized and respected line of culinary apparel appropriate for the front of and back of the house. Plus, the demand for stylish, trend-setting patterns led way to an exclusive partnership with international, fashion designer Nicole Miller. Visit www.chefwear.com for more information. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the BertolliAprons with Attitude Charity Auction? The Bertolli Aprons with Attitude Charity Auction is a program where celebrities and other well-known personalities have taken time to design a one-of-a-kind apron, complete with a personalized philosophy that showcases how he or she embraces life. All proceeds generated from the auction will benefit the Starlight Children's Foundation. Why Bertolli? Bertolli is dedicated to helping people embrace life through simple pleasures, just like the Italians do every day. What does "Aprons with Attitude" mean? Americans have long looked to celebrities for inspiration and ideas on how to embrace life; therefore we have asked a select group of celebrities to share how they embrace life — whether it's a motto or favorite phrase that reflects his or her attitude — through the creation of a signature apron featuring their philosophy and signature. This is where the aprons get their attitudes! Whether the attitudes expressed reflect favorite hobbies, ways of thinking, tips, jokes, or more, we hope that they inspire you to embrace life passionately. Why aprons? Aprons make a powerful statement pertaining to how to live life in and out of the kitchen. Aprons are often donned when people are passionately preparing a meal, whether it is an everyday gourmet meal, an evening of entertainment or a family holiday. Bertolli believes that passion for cooking and life is the key to embracing life, which makes aprons a perfect fit. The celebrity aprons may be worn, displayed or given to someone special as a holiday gift. Who is the Starlight Children's Foundation? The Starlight Children's Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. Working with a network of more than 1,000 hospitals, the Foundation provides fun, respite and a sense of community to over 100,000 children each month. Starlight programs help seriously ill children and their families embrace life by giving them a break from the daily stress of hospitalization and illness by developing creative entertainment for the children and their families to enjoy. Bertolli selected the Starlight Children's Foundation as a partner for the Aprons with Attitude program because its mission is aligned with Bertolli's belief that it is important to help all people embrace life. Who designed the aprons? Approximately 30 celebrities and other well-known personalities took the time to design an apron, which showcases how he or she embraces life. For a list of participating celebrities, click here. How were the aprons designed? Each celebrity selected a favorite fabric and decorations to create a unique and personalized apron to showcase how he or she embraces life. Some of the decorations used by celebrities include cooking utensils, buttons, patches and sequins. They also provided their personal philosophy, which is featured in a prominent spot on the apron. What is the significance of the apron patch? The apron patch showcases the celebrity's personal philosophy explaining how he or she embraces life and is featured in both English and Italian. Whether they value spontaneity, connecting with friends and family, great food or sharing, each philosophy is unique and special to the celebrity. In addition, each celebrity personally autographed his or her apron patch. What if I cannot read the celebrity autograph? If you cannot read the celebrity autograph on their patch, his or her name has been embroidered on the tie of the apron. Who created the aprons? Bertolli selected Chefwear as the celebrity apron creator because of their impressive expertise in the creation of stylish culinary apparel. The company has revolutionized the way chefs dress both at restaurants and at home. Chefwear carries the most recognized and respected line of culinary attire appropriate for the front of and back of the house. Are the aprons functional or are they just for display? Bertolli allowed each participating celebrity to decide whether his or her apron was to be functional. Some of the aprons created by the celebrities are functional and may be worn in the kitchen while creating a meal for family and friends, other aprons may not as they are too delicate. Whether the apron is worn or displayed, remember that it is a perfect gift for yourself or for someone special during the holiday season! Who is eligible to participate? The Bertolli Aprons with Attitude Charity Auction is open to individuals at least 18 years old at time of participation. Is bidding open internationally? Yes. How long will the auction last? The Bertolli Aprons with Attitude Charity Auction will take place on eBay for ten days only Monday, November 3, 2003 at 12:00 a.m. EST through Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 11:59 p.m. EST. May I browse the listing without registering? Yes, you may take a look at the celebrity aprons as much as you like without registering on eBay. How will I know if my apron is authentic? Each celebrity apron is accompanied with a Letter of Authenticity signed by a representative of Bertolli. How do I pay for my apron? Bertolli has partnered with PayPal to facilitate all payments. Money orders will be accepted but checks will not accepted. What is PayPal? PayPal is an eBay company that enables any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online. PayPal's service builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards and utilizes the world's most advanced proprietary fraud prevention systems to create a safe, global, real-time payment solution. Is there any sales tax? Yes, all applicable taxes will apply at the time of purchase. The total, which will include applicable sales tax, will be provided to the winning bidder at the close of the auction. Is this purchase tax deductible? Only amounts paid over and above the fair market value ($50.00) of an item received from a charitable organization would constitute a charitable contribution and therefore be tax deductible. Will a tax deductible receipt be provided? Yes, a receipt for the final bid amount paid will be provided by the Starlight Children's Foundation for tax deduction purposes indicating what amount of the donation is tax deductible. Who pays for shipping and how will my item be shipped? The winning bidder will pay all shipping costs. The aprons will be shipped via FedEx. Therefore, the winning bidder must provide a physical address (no P.O. boxes) and phone number. Please remember that a signature will be required for delivery. Is insurance available? Yes, the winning bidder may purchase insurance for the celebrity apron and is responsible for the cost. When can I expect to receive my apron? After final payment is received for the purchased celebrity apron, the expected delivery time is approximately two weeks. |
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