• The recent events surrounding Hurricane Katrina here in the U.S. have all of us at View Askew sending our thoughts and prayers to the families and those affected. It appears to be the greatest natural disaster in our nation’s history. If you’re reading this, you (or perhaps your family) most likely have the affluence to give just a few dollars for the reconstruction effort. For example, a $100 donation to The Salvation Army (or a similar organization) will feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water, and one household clean-up kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies. Every dollar counts, mind you.

To aid in the relief effort for the New Orleans Hurricane Katrina victims, View Askew is holding a special edition of Auctions Askew. We’ve come up with what we think you’ll feel are five pretty cool prizes to bid on, with every penny earned going straight to the Red Cross. And whatever we earn, Kev will match himself!

Each item has a minimum starting bid, but that’s not to say each item will be won by that amount. We’re hoping the bidding goes higher than our minimums, so bid often and much! While starting bids may seem high, remember: this is all for charity. And it’s not like you’re not getting something in return: each prize is a one-of-a-kind reward for the largest charitable donations!

Here’s a brief rundown of the 5 amazing offerings for this special, important auction:

• A barbeque at Kevin Smith’s house in Los Angeles.
• A walk-on role in “Clerks 2″ (you WILL be seen onscreen in the film, for sure!)
• A set visit to “Clerks 2″ – Watch the magic happen
• A box of every single t-shirt the Stash sells (trust us…that’s a LOT of t-shirts)
• A voice mail message for your loyal callers recorded by Kevin Smith himself.

Give hope. Click here to place your bid, or, donate directly to the Red Cross or Convoy of Hope.