November 3, 1999






Earlier this year, David Helfgott had a plaster cast made of his hands (as has been the tradition with many classical pianists).  Starting now, the general public will have a chance to purchase this original hand mould!  It is being auctioned off for charity through an internet auction site.  The auction will be open for bidding starting on November 8th and will last through November 28th.  All money raised from this will benefit some hospitals in Australia--the Mater Hospitals.  During November, they will be auctioning off about 30 hand moulds from various celebrities.  If you'd like--you can read more about this auction, or you can learn more about the Mater Hospital itself.