More than 120 U.S. celebrities, ranging from Bill Gates to Jennifer Love Hewitt. are participating in the "Staplers of the Stars" online charity auction.
Created by the office supply store, Staples, celebrities from film, music, sports and business have donated autographed staplers.
Each celebrity has identified his or her favorite charity that will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction.
Those who bid the highest will receive the stapler in a display case perfect to rest on a desk or bookshelf.
Other celebrities involved include: actors Meryl Streep and Benicio Del Toro, football great Tom Brady, network news anchor Katie Couric, and musicians Ringo Starr and Alice Cooper.
To view or bid on the staplers, visit the Staplers of the Stars auction Web site at staples.com through Dec. 6.
"We've made it easy to get a truly unique holiday gift for someone while supporting a charitable cause," said Shira Goodman, executive vice president of marketing for Staples.
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