Platinum Star
Donning platinum wigs on Alias and platinum jewelry on the red carpet, Jennifer Garner has played many great roles on the big and small screen. Currently preparing for her biggest role yet as a new mother, Jennifer has much to celebrate. Her husband, Ben Affleck, participated in last year's event, raising more than $25K for the AT Children's Project. Jennifer's involvement carries on the young family's legacy of philanthropic commitment.

Santa Monica's exotic Yu's Restaurant and Lounge – a virtual temple to Pan-Asian fare - will play host, where Yu's talented chefs and Todd will prepare a feast fit for Hollywood Royalty. Orangelide and Gingevere Platinum pieces will melt in your mouth with accents of spicy ginger and orange in dark or milk chocolate.

All proceeds of Platinum Star will benefit The Women's Cancer Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (www.csmc.edu). CSMC is a multi-disciplinary program that is working to reduce the threat of cancer to women through research, education, early detection and prevention. The Institute fosters collaborative research between scientists and physicians to bring the most innovative laboratory discoveries directly to women with breast and/or gynecologic cancers.

Platinum Performer
As a multi-platinum artist, Ricky Martin knows that Platinum is as good as it gets. Long an advocate for children's rights, Ricky's legacy is to help the many children who struggle without their own family to not just survive, but also to fulfill their dreams.

Shake a tail feather and join Ricky at Todd English's world-famous Olives in New York City at the W Hotel. Todd's Rustic Mediterranean fare will be perfectly finished off by European flavors found in the Caramella, Razabelle and Mokalata pieces which expertly combine ingredients such as caramel, cappuccino, raspberry and dark chocolate.

All proceeds from Platinum Performer will benefit The Ricky Martin Foundation (www.rickymartinfoundation.org) , which supports a wide range of child-focused institutions worldwide. These funds in particular will go directly to the children in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

British Platinum
Bring out your jewels and put on a dress, you're having dinner with the beautiful Duchess. Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, and her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, will join you for a delicious dinner and a spot of tea. Her love for her own children and for those suffering all over the world inspired her to participate in this auction which will benefit children in Africa.

Go British with Todd English and a special guest-chef, as Todd highlights the Lamousse, Bellaria and Coeur pieces characterized by their simple and elegant use of milk and dark chocolate. What could be a more refined finish than a cup of tea and delicate confection by the World's most beloved chocolatier?

Africa Foundation (www.africafoundation.org) gives humanitarian and social help to the people of the Republic of Congo. After coping with the health crisis created by a year long civil war in 1997, where an estimated 800,000 people have been affected and thousands killed, the Republic of Congo begins the slow process of recovery, while a complicated civil war continues to broil in DRC. Africa Foundation works to give the people the means and knowledge they need to progress in their day-to-day lives and create a better future for themselves and their loved ones.

One of the most decorated, respected and charismatic chefs in the world, Todd English has enjoyed a staggering number of accolades during his remarkable career. His accomplishments include recognition by several of the food industry's most prestigious publications, establishing one of the best-known brands in the nation, publishing three acclaimed cookbooks, and being recognized as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People."

Todd will meticulously design and cater one-of-a-kind couture meals for each event. Working with some of his own mentors, protégées and contemporaries, Todd will pull in specific flavors and pieces from The Platinum Collection to create his unforgettable feasts. The last taste of which, of course, will be a sweet piece of Platinum.