Hugh Laurie Donates "HOUSE" Cane For RFK Center Online Auction

In an act of goodwill rarely exhibited by the irritable doctor he plays on television, actor Hugh Laurie has handed over his character's infamous cane to be auctioned off for charity.

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The recipient and auction coordinator is the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, a international human rights advocacy organization. The auction website has set the bid at $20,500.

The iconic device use by Laurie to play Dr. House, the enigmatic medical de-coder whose rough bedside manner has helped make the FOX drama "HOUSE" a hugely popular series.

In addition to the nabbing the autographed cane, the winner will meet the entire cast on the set of "HOUSE" and receive a signed script.

Now in the possession of RFK Center, the cane is among over 125 celebrity valuables, memorabilia and experiences available for the interested and well-funded bidder.

Other items up for grab include a pair of Larry King's suspenders, dinner with Bill Cosby, a set tour of "Desperate Housewives" and a chance to meet Oprah Winfrey.

Proceeds from the auction will be directed towards RFK Center efforts to rebuild the lives of post-Katrina New Orleans residents, aid refugees in Darfur and promote the interests of farmworkers in the U.S.

The auction ends May 28 and can be found at http://www.charitybuzz.com/rfk .