Siegfried & Roy Accept a Charitable Donation Check from Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Legendary illusionists Siegfried & Roy accepted a charitable donation from Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas on Sept. 29, 2013. This date was also the 10th anniversary of the on-stage tiger attack on Roy during their show at The Mirage (Photo credit: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com).

Siegfried & Roy arrive at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas

Photo credit: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

The $10,000 check was donated to the SARMOTI Foundation, an organization founded by Siegfried & Roy and dedicated to protecting endangered animals.

Siegfried & Roy at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas

Photo credit: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

The SARMOTI Foundation is dedicated to Protect, Conserve and Preserve endangered and threatened animals globally, with particular focus on the big cats: tigers, lions, cheetahs, panthers and leopards. The Foundation’s programs, events and products Entertain, Educate and Motivate the public to take direct action to prevent the extinction of big cats in our lifetime. The Foundation supports other individuals and organizations who share their mission through publicity, promotion, scholarships and grants.