Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW) presents The First Annual Anime and Manga Fundraiser this Saturday. Cosplay-lovers are encouraged to showcase their talents and costumes at its Cosplay Fashion Show as the party is brought to life by the music of Echostream.

FUNimation, ITO EN, AnimEigo, Gaia Online, Planet Hollywood, and TOKYO POP have donated valuable gifts for raffle prizes and goodie bags.

Lisa Hammer, Triana Orpheus from the Venture Bros., will act as MC.

OIWW’s First Annual Anime and Manga Fundraiser takes place September 20, 2008 from 6 to 8pm in the China 1 Party Rooms at 50 Avenue B. The ticket price is $25 and includes food, drink and raffle tickets. Gift bags will be given to the first 100 who register and pay on-line. Go to PayPal.com and make the payment to [email protected]. You can also buy tickets at http://www.oiww.org/events.html.