'Tipping the Velvet' Star Rachael Stirling Auctions Memorabilia for Breast Cancer Charity

Tipping the Velvet star Rachael Stirling is using her notoriety to benefit the fight against breast cancer. Stirling has joined forces with website owner Bonnie Gough, and together, launched a charity auction to raise funds for the "Too Many Women" campaign for "Breakthrough Breast Cancer."

The actress has donated dozens of show props and memorabilia from her personal collection to the auction. Some items up for fans to bid on include an autographed photograph of Stirling, an afternoon tea date, or your very own gold-painted replica Victorian phallus and harness used as a prop in the 2002 BBC film Tipping the Velvet that was based on the Sarah Waters novel.

Bidders are also welcome to donate via the JustGiving fundraising page in lieu of bidding.

Stirling’s goal is to raise £5,000 before 31st July 2011, but this particular auction come to a close Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 pm. 

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