It's time for the 4th Annual International Kids Fund Latin American Art Auction. Last year's event was a stunning success thanks to the generosity of the many top galleries and outstanding, talented artists donating works. And thanks to the spontaneous, open-hearted giving of our patrons, supporters and all those who participated in last year's auction. The outstanding consequence of this success is that the lives of many IKF kids were saved or dramatically improved.

Now, in our fourth year, the International Kids Fund Latin American Art Auction 2008 promises to reaffirm itself as one of the most important, high profile charity art events in the region. We've established the precedent for presenting an extraordinary selection of fine artworks donated by prestigious, contemporary artists from throughout Latin America. Already, outstanding pieces of art are flowing in from artists and galleries for this year's auction.

Proceeds from our auction are designated to pay for critical surgeries, life-saving medical treatments and essential follow up care for children in the IKF program. These are children in need. The care they need is simply not available to them in their native countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. IKF is their lifeline, and we need your support if we are to meet the challenge.