Proceeds from the sale of Cassidy's hand photo will benefit the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.
, a nonprofit initiative that aims to combine the power of celebrity with fine art photography to support charities and foundations around the world.
The final product also includes Cassidy's printed signature and the date of when the image was taken . The astronaut's"hand" is now for sale for $105 per print.Award-winning photographer Dennis Murphy, co-founder of My Hand My Causes, poses former astronaut Chris Cassidy's hand. For every print sold, $75 is donated to the celebrity's charity. The additional funds cover photography expenses, printing and basic shipping.
"I have dedicated my life to the service of others and country, and I am humbled by the opportunity to continue to serve by helping to lead this historic project. It is a privilege to do my part to honor the service and sacrifice represented by the Medal, its recipients, and all those who have served," said Cassidy when he became president and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.
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