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The second year of the charity auction "Potties for premature babies" brought in proceeds of CZK 360,500 to help premature babies

On Monday, March 27, 2017, the second annual charity auction organized by the Museum of Historical Potties and Toilets took place. The goal of the event was to raise funds to help those in need. This year, the Foundation Fund for premature babies and their families, which helps specific families throughout the country, became a charitable partner.

30 well-known personalities from the ranks of actors, singers, musicians, painters and representatives of fashion and top medicine took part in the charity event.

The auction was led by the actor and moderator Petr Rychlý, also the author of one of the works, who with his enthusiasm and incredible energy helped to raise an incredible amount of CZK 360,500 for the foundation fund during the exciting two-hour auction.

The greatest success was achieved by the following works: "Five stained glass windows" by the singer and actor Tomáš Trapl (CZK 60,000), "Farmhouse under the Linden" oil painting by the actress Míša Kuklová (CZK 47,000), or "Doňa Pipi", a colorful work decorated with pearls, created by a fashion designer Laffita ottomans (CZK 32,000).

In the Czech Republic, every twelfth child is born prematurely. The Endowment Fund for Premature Babies and Their Families is the only fund in this area that helps families financially, pays for the transportation of parents for a long-term hospitalized child after birth, contributes to special medical aids, nutrition, rehabilitation and other necessary things.

The founder of the endowment fund Ing. Hana Píšová did not hide her emotion and enthusiasm after the end of the auction: "We are all excited about the result of the auction. It was possible to raise an amazing amount of money that will help several dozen families. I want to thank all the creators, but also the people who participated in the whole project for more than half a year. To all partners and sponsors, thanks to which the implementation costs are zero and the entire amount collected goes to direct assistance to those in need. We also thank Peter Rychlé, who gave an incredible performance without entitlement to a fee and auctioned off all the works during a captivating two-hour one-man show".

The director of the Museum of Historical Potties and Toilets commented on everything by saying: "I was very nervous about how today's auction would turn out. We got thirty personalities who gave their time and artistic skills to create their works. Partners who donated porcelain potties, paints and helped with the realization of the evening. Another effort was to adequately present the event to the public and excite potential buyers. I am very satisfied that everything worked out. The whole evening was fun and beneficial at the same time. I thank everyone for their help with the organization, Mr. Rychlé, the creators and above all the auctioneers for such a nice return. Now I can safely say that the whole project made sense."

The museum has the largest collection of historical potties and toilets in the world. The partners of the charity event were the companies Český porcelán a.s., KOH-I-NOOR HARDTMUTH a.s., Městská část Prague 1, Delicato Restaurants, KÁVA PRAHA, NFCP Rental Equipment, Halla, a.s.

Photos from the event can be found in the gallery.

Auction results:

1. Monika Absolonová 5.500,- Kč

2. Jan Cina 6.000,- Kč

3. Zbigniew Czendlik 5.500,- Kč

4. Jiří Dvořák 5.500,- Kč

5. Richard Genzer 5.000,- Kč

6. Milan Hein 5.000,- Kč

7. Karel Heřmánek 5.000,- Kč

8. Marta Jandová 5.000,- Kč

9. Ivana Jirešová 18.000,- Kč

10. Tereza Kerndlová 13.000,- Kč