As his website notes:
Although it is no longer in the daily headlines, the New Orleans area is still in deep trouble. Over 200,000 people remain displaced from their homes while schools, hospitals, and the music world all struggle to regain their footing.
In response Richard Thompson is contributing various collectable bits and pieces to an E-bay auction. For further details, see his website at:
http://www.richardthompson-music.com/catch_of_the_day.asp?id=534Cheers
Nick