Artist Carlo Beninati is fortunate to have some of the greatest collectors / clients in the world, a number of which have also become dear friends. Many are actively involved with worthwhile charities.

Below is a letter of thanks to a generous client who donated a Joe DiMaggio personally signed fine art serigraph print to the American Airlines Charity Golf Classic for Queen Louise Home for Children in St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

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American Airlines Charity Golf Classic
for Queen Louise Home for Children

January 13, 2003

Carambola Beach
GOLF RESORT
The Buccaneer
St. Croix Tournament Office

Dear (xxxx):

It is my genuine pleasure to thank you for your VERY generous gift to our recent charity auction. It would be difficult to describe the excitement that the DiMagglo Serigraph caused, but if you remember that it was shown in a roomful of professional baseball players and fans, you may get some idea of the impact.

Apart from the fact that it was a truly stunning work, the autograph of Joltin Joe himself made the picture the most desirable item we had in our event. After spirited bidding between a local businessman and one of the professional athletes present, the serigraph went for a whopping $15,000 and the winner was very happy indeed..

Thank you so much for thinking of us. The DiMaggio really made our 19th Charity Auction a night that will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,
Chris Finch
Executive Director