We’ve been pleased with the reception of our Sell for a Cause feature on Facebook Marketplace. We all have things we’re not using, why not sell them to raise money for a charity we care about?

We’re excited to announce that a number of celebrities are jumping in to help raise money for their favorite charities. Please visit the new Facebook Marketplace to check out the following cool items:

• A signed original Princess Bride script from Robin Wright Penn to benefit the EcoMom Congo Project
• A new laptop computer from San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to benefit Project Homeless Connect
• An autographed shirt “Obama Girl” Amber Ettinger and life-size Barack Obama poster to benefit EarthHour.org
• Paulette’s custom-made dress worn by Jennifer Coolidge in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde to benefit the National Trust for Historic Preservation
• A signed yellow jersey (given only to the winner of the Desert Grand Slam) from Dean Karnazes to benefit Blue Planet Run Foundation
• An autographed copy of Seal’s latest album, SOUL to benefit the Sierra Club
• A recorded voicemail message by Fran Drescher to benefit Cancer Schmancer
• Ecoist bag made from misprinted candy labels by Zem Joaquin to benefit Healthy Child, Healthy World
• Two mouse pads depicting the original invention of the mouse by inventor Dr. Doug Engelbart to benefit Shaping Youth

If every Facebook user sold one item for $10, more than $1 billion dollars would be raised for needy causes, which is the fundraising goal Marketplace has set for 2009. I encourage all Facebook users to place an item for sale to benefit a cause that they care about. Items could range from that great sweater or pair of shoes that never fit to a digital camera or power washer.

We’re very excited about the huge fundraising potential Marketplace has as a tool to raise awareness – and funds – for important causes around the world.