CGC Signature Series Comics Donated to Benefit Children of First Responders
Posted on 12/20/2023
Two CGC Signature Series autographed comics were donated by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) to the Comics & Crypto Podcast to auction for charity, benefiting the First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF).
The two books donated by CGC were a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #101 signed and sketched by Kevin Eastman and graded CGC 9.8, which realized $162.50; and a Marvel Comics #1000 signed by 43 Marvel Comics artists graded CGC 9.8, which realized $1,834.09. The books were sold on eBay on December 14, 2023, to help raise a total of $3,500 for the charity.
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"CGC was honored to contribute these two signed comics to this auction benefiting the First Responders Children's Foundation," said CGC President Matt Nelson. "Recognizing the sacrifices of our first responders and their families is important, and we are proud to support their dedication."
The FRCF was established in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, when 800 children lost a first responder parent. The mission of the FRCF is to provide financial support to both children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring significant financial hardships due to tragic circumstances. The First Responders Children’s Foundation also supports, promotes and facilitates educational activities and programs created and operated by law enforcement and firefighting organizations whose purpose is to benefit children or the community at large.
The founder of FRCF is Alfred Kahn, a philanthropist who experienced remarkable success in licensing iconic brands like Cabbage Patch Kids, Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Yu-Gi-Oh! He also played a crucial role in marketing and licensing beloved franchises such as Nintendo, Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, James Bond, World Wrestling Federation, WCW, Monster Jam Monster Trucks, Xbox and Polly Pocket, establishing himself as a leading force in the industry.
To make a donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, visit the organization online here.
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