"The Wire" Supports Hometown Through Special Auction

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The cast of HBO's The Wire has pitched in to support the Ella Thompson Fund, established by Thompson, a West Baltimore community leader, and the series's creators David Simon and Edward Burns to provide recreation programs to inner-city kids, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry, with a special auction on EBay. More than 60 items, including autographed Wire merchandise, DVDs, and soundtracks, as well as customized, limited-edition hoodies designed by Jeff Staple Studios, are available for bidding. 

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The cast of HBO's The Wire has pitched in to support the Ella Thompson Fund, established by Thompson, a West Baltimore community leader, and the series's creators David Simon and Edward Burns to provide recreation programs to inner-city kids, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry, with a special auction on EBay.

More than 60 items, including autographed Wire merchandise, DVDs, and soundtracks, as well as customized, limited-edition hoodies designed by Jeff Staple Studios, are available for bidding. Bid now on ebay.com to support the efforts of these local institutions aiming to make a difference in The Wire's hometown.

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  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    "The Wire" Supports Hometown Through Special Auction

    The cast of HBO's The Wire has pitched in to support the Ella Thompson Fund, established by Thompson, a West Baltimore community leader, and the series's creators David Simon and Edward Burns to provide recreation programs to inner-city kids, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry, with a special auction on EBay.

    More than 60 items, including autographed Wire merchandise, DVDs, and soundtracks, as well as customized, limited-edition hoodies designed by Jeff Staple Studios, are available for bidding. Bid now on ebay.com to support the efforts of these local institutions aiming to make a difference in The Wire's hometown.

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