''The Wire'' Holds Auction For Baltimore Charity, Gets Help From Lupe Fiasco & Q-Tip

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While HBO's hit series "The Wire" shows the rough side of Baltimore's streets, the area's youth will benefit from a charity which is raising money in the show's name.

The Fader and HBO recently held "A Night at The Wire" events in New York and Baltimore in celebration of the final season of the series and to host an auction of "Wire" paraphernalia

Auction proceeds will benefit the Ella Thompson Fund, an organization that supports recreation programs for children living in inner city Baltimore, as well as programs that connect children with the natural environment.

People interested in participating in "The Wire" auction, can also visit eBay and bid on items which include copies of each season of "The Wire" on DVD signed by cast members, Jeff Staple-designed sweatshirts signed by celebrity "Wire" fans like Wyclef, MIMS, Q-Tip and Lupe Fiasco as well as posters and soundtracks also signed by the cast. [Click here to visit "The Wire" eBay auction]

"The Wire" fans can also visit www.ellafund.org to donate to the cause or purchase limited edition "A Night at The Wire" t-shirts, designed by "The Wire" costume designer Alonzo Wilson and art director Halina Gebarowicz. The shirt logo was designed specifically for the "A Night at The Wire" Charity and Celebrity Auction, where it was given out to attendees. All sale proceeds benefit the Ella Thompson Fund.

"The Wire" airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. EST on HBO.

--Courtesy SOHH.