# Celebs Design Pumps For Charity Ovarian Cancer Benefit By Glamboulevard | Published 2007-09-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrities-design-stuart-weitzman-pumps-to-benefit-ovarian-cancer References: [glamboulevard](http://www.glamboulevard.com) After gathering some of the biggest names in fashion to raise money for [breast cancer research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaeda-hopeful-heart-bracelet-for-breast-cancer-awareness), it's time for the Seventh Annual [Celebrity Show Auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisa-off-duty). Until October 4, you can start bidding online for [Stuart Weitzman celeb-designed and signed pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni). Proceeds from the online auction will go to research the fifth leading cause of death among woman: ovarian cancer. For the cause, celebrities such as Courtney Cox, Oprah Winfrey, Marcia Cross, Hayden Panettiere, Kelly Ripa, Mario Lopez, Nicolette Sheridan, Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, Debrah Messing, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Queen Latifah, Glenn Close, Vanessa Williams and Kyle MacLachlan teamed up with Weitzman to design their own shoes. All bids start at $200 and some have already reached a high of $675 (Vanessa Williams pumps). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity-designed Products:** Opportunities for brands to collaborate with celebrities and tap into their fan base to create unique product offerings for charity events or limited edition releases. - **Fashion for a Cause:** Potential for fashion brands to align with charitable causes and utilize their platform to raise funds and awareness through special collaborations or events. - **Online Charity Auctions:** The rise of online platforms as a medium for fundraising, providing an accessible and convenient way for individuals to contribute to charitable causes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with celebrities to create exclusive products for charity auctions, boosting brand visibility and supporting a cause. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charities can leverage the popularity of celebrities and their influence to raise funds and awareness for important causes through special events and collaborations. - **E-commerce:** Online auction platforms can further develop their offerings to facilitate charity auctions, providing a convenient and user-friendly experience for both bidders and charities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Charitable Pink Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pink-slide.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-in-pink.md) - [Celebrity Sister Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geox.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Charitable Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-for-a-cause.md) - [Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivela.md)