Fans of Star Trek are joining together with actors from the various series to raise funds for relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The United Federation of Fans is raising funds through both donations and proceeds from auctions of Star Trek memorabilia, donated by fans and actors.

Donations to Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, World Vision, Humane Society of the United States, and the United Way are accepted via the U.F.F. Web site.

Click here for the auction site!

Auction listings at eBay are handled through G.E.N.I.U.S. (Genre Entertainment Network In Union to Serve), an organization founded by actress Chase Masterson to raise funds for charitable endeavors. "As artists, we create in order to make a difference. The funds raised by contributions of signed scripts, DVDs, production stills, publicity shots, CDs, props, wardrobe or set pieces will make a significant difference in the lives of people we may never touch in any other way," says Ms. Masterson.

In addition to Ms. Masterson, actors Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, Rene Auberjonois, Andy Robinson, Nana Visitor, Alexander Siddig, and Tim Russ have joined the efforts of the United Federation of Fans, and other actors are joining daily.

UPDATE: 10/3/05

The fundraising tally has now surpassed the $6,000 mark, and new items are being added to the auction nearly every day.

Creation Entertainment has contributed several autographed collectible items. For fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation the premiere item in this offering is an photo of the entire cast — signed by Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis and Wil Wheaton. The photo is mounted on a plaque and includes a certificate of authentication.

Also featured this week is the spectacular Deep Space Nine Mobile, a three-foot-high hanging display of the station and several planets.

Keep checking the auction this week for new and exciting collectibles!

UPDATE: 9/16/05

STARTREK.COM has received news that the fund raising efforts are working! So far, the United Federation of Fans has raised $2,661 in donations and another $1,000 in auctions pending. Fans from seven different countries have contributed through U.F.F.so far: Australia, Japan, Finland, Ireland, Canada, U.K., and the U.S.

Also, convention organizers Creation Entertainment have joined in to help spread the word and donate autographed collectibles as well. Thanks Creation!

Some current items listed for auction include:

• VFX maestro Ron B. Moore has donated several highly collectible cast & crew gifts from Voyager & Enterprise
• Original art from "The Trek Life" donated by comic artist David Reddick
• Rene Auberjonois has donated his DS9 cast jacket

"Kudos to all the fans who are contributing, and a special thanks goes out to STARTREK.COM and to Creation for supporting us in this, as they always have. I anticipate that all of our efforts together may bring Trek fundraising to a whole new level, even after the Katrina crisis is assuaged. Keep up the great work!" — Chase

For a list of contributors, please see Page 2.