Auction Items 2022

	2	Africa
	7	Aretha Franklin Autographed Display Autographed by: Aretha Franklin (Deceased: 08/16/18) Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was a minister. At the age of 18, she embarked on a secular-music career as a recording artist for Columbia Records. While Franklin's career did not immediately flourish, she found acclaim and commercial success after signing with Atlantic Records in 1966. Hit songs such as "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Chain of Fools", "Think", and "I Say a Little Prayer" propelled her past her musical peers. By the end of the 1960s, Aretha Franklin had come to be known as the "Queen of Soul."
	8	B. B. King Autographed Guitar Autographed by: B. B. King (Deceased: 05/14/15) A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, B. B. King was ranked as the 3rd Greatest Guitarist of All-Time by the Rolling Stones. King is known as one of the most influential blues singer/songwriters of all-time with his smooth, fluid guitar solos that have forever changed the way that people play the electric guitar. A winner of 15 Grammy Awards, as well as an inductee to the Rock and Roll and Blues Hall of Fame, it’s safe to say that he is a bona fide musical legend. Inscription reads "The Thrill is Gone"
	11	#1 Movie in America "Scream" Autographed poster A one-of-a-kind movie memorabilia exclusive to the RRFC 2022 auction. The #1 movie in America...Scream 5 movie poster Autographed by Producer Kevin Williamson (who is also the original Scream writer who created the classic characters), Executive Producer Marianne Maddalena (who found the now iconic Ghostface mask when she produced the original Scream film), Scream 5 Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and Producer Chad Villella. Not available anywhere else in the world.
	13	Brad Paisley Autographed Guitar Brad Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock. Paisley was the 2008 CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of the Year winner. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded seven studio albums with all of them certified gold or higher by the RIAA. In addition, he has charted 32 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 18 of which have reached No. 1. In 2010, Paisley won the Entertainer of the Year award at the 44th annual CMA Awards.
	17	World Series Champions Nationals GameDay Experience World Series Champions Washington Nationals GameDay Experience includes: · Four Terra Club tickets (all-inclusive food, house wine and draft beer) to a 2022 Washington Nationals home game (On a mutually agreed upon date; no Opening Day, no Diamond, Marquee or Prime games and no Postseason games) · Four on-field passes to watch Nationals batting practice · Parking for one car in one of the parking garages near Nationals Park *Ability to redeem certificate in 2022 for tickets and/or field access may be affected by COVID-19 and subsequent D.C. government and/or Major League Baseball restrictions. The Nationals will work through any of these issues with the auction winner as needed.
	24	See Yourself Immortalized in a Caricature on the Wall of the Palm in DC Become part of The Palm legend! Caricatures have been adorning the walls of The Palm Washington DC since its opening in 1972. Now you can be part of this tradition. A custom caricature of the lucky winner will be featured alongside drawings of some of Washington DC's most famous faces. The caricature tradition began as a twist on the phrase "sing for your meal" where an artist who enjoyed the fare would pay for his meal by drawing a portrait on the wall. Additionally, featured celebrities have often provided an autograph next to their portrait.
	26	All-Seasons Fitness & Food Get up and get out! This certificate includes a Climbing Pass for Movement and a $50 gift card to Seasons 52, both located in Rockville, MD. Climbing pass may be used to book either two Book-a-climbs or two Day-Passes.
	31	Joliet Rose Photography Enjoy a photography session with Joliet Rose Photography! Session includes print credit, wardrobe/styling consultation, hair and makeup, on-location shooting or in studio, portrait reveal, and 2 hand-crafted wooden Tizo picture frames.
	32	One Week Stay at a Villa in Tuscany For up to 10 people Set amongst the gorgeous hills of Valdicastello, at the heart of Versilia, Pietrasanta (Tuscany), Villa Regnalla is a beautiful cottage, an ancient oil-mill from the 16th century, whose waterwheel has never stopped spinning since then. Enjoy a one week stay at Villa Regnalla, which sleeps 10 with 4 Bedrooms, 4 beautiful Carrara marble bathrooms, satellite TV; free WIFI, living room with fireplace, heat and AC, and laundry. The Villa has a gorgeous garden, tennis court, swimming pool, relaxing gazebos, and a SPA gazebo (for massages and spa treatments) located directly in the garden. Maid and chauffeur-driven transport available at additional cost. Villa Regnalla is just a 5-minute bike ride to the artistic and historical town center of Pietrasanta, with its amazing restaurants and small shops. The golden beach of Marina di Pietrasanta is located just 10 minutes by bike and the town center of Forte dei Marmi with its luxury shops located on the beach side is also a short bike ride away. (Bikes are provided) From the Villa, Pisa Airport is 30 minutes; Florence 45 minutes. Airfare not included.

About Us:
The Rock and Roll for Children Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization committed to raising money to improve the health of children. We bring musicians together from some of the most famous bands in the world to perform on behalf of our beneficiary, The Children's Inn at NIH, a "home away from home" for the seriously ill children and their families while undergoing treatment at the NIH for their often life-threatening diseases. Our mission is made possible thanks to the selfless work of our volunteers, your charitable gifts and donations, and most of all, the talent and time that so many musicians gift us. Every cent outside of operating costs (such as postage, space rental, photocopying, etc.) goes directly to the Children's Inn at NIH.