‘Survivor’ Raises More Than $1 Million for Pediatric AIDS
From prnewswire.com
‘Survivor: All-Stars’ Props and Memorabilia Up for Bid on eBay to Benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Fans Are Encouraged to Out Last, Out Play and Out Bid All for a Great Cause
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Featuring the 18 most unforgettable, fascinating and controversial castaways from previous “Survivor” editions, “Survivor: All-Stars” has proven to be the most exciting outing yet. On May 9, the world will discover which scheming and schmoozing competitor earns $1 million and the title of the “Ultimate Sole Survivor” in one of the most popular installments of the CBS-TV adventure series. Once again, fans can be a part of the action. “Survivor: All-Stars” has partnered with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation to offer exclusive props and memorabilia from the show on eBay, The World’s Online Marketplace(R). All proceeds will benefit the Foundation to help create a healthier future for
children worldwide. The eBay charity auction will run May 9 - May 23.
“We are so pleased that we are able to offer the props from ‘Survivor: All-Stars’ to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation,” said “Survivor” executive producer and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Board Member, Mark Burnett. “Each time someone bids on props or memorabilia from ‘Survivor’ they are ensuring a healthier future for children all over the world. I am proud that the ‘Survivor’ series has been able to help raise awareness of the Foundation’s critical efforts and provide vital funding. To date the partnership has raised more than $1 million.”
Out Bid other “Survivor: All-Stars” Fans to Own a Piece of the Game
This time the game started off with three teams, battling for rewards and immunity in a unique double immunity challenge, which offered new obstacles for the “Survivor” veterans. For “Survivor” fans, your challenge is to bid-to-own more than 100 one-of-a kind items from “Survivor: All-Stars.” Some
souvenirs listed for sale include:
- All 18 “Survivor: All Stars” castaway torches
- Immunity Necklace and Immunity Idol
- The “Survivor: All Stars” Voting Urn with Final Votes
- Saboga, Mogo Mogo and Chapera Tribal Flags and Banners
- Original props and puzzles from challenges and more …
For A Winning Bid, Log Onto http://www.eBay.com/survivor Following the West Coast airing of “Survivor: All-Stars The Reunion” on May 9 log onto eBay (http://www.ebay.com/survivor) The World’s Online Marketplace to make the winning bid and become the lucky owner of priceless keepsakes from “Survivor: All-Stars.” The charity auction will run on eBay from Sunday, May 9 through Sunday, May 23, with new items offered daily from May 9th-13th. All proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
“SURVIVOR” AND THE ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION
“Survivor” first partnered with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation during the filming of “Survivor: Africa” to highlight the global HIV/AIDS pandemic and the work that the Foundation is doing to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. As part of his ongoing commitment, “Survivor” Executive Producer, Mark Burnett joined the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Board of Directors, and has facilitated charity auctions to benefit the Foundation surrounding “Survivor: Africa,” “Survivor: Marquesas,” “Survivor: Thailand,” “Survivor: The Amazon” and “Survivor: Pearl Islands.” “Survivor” host, Jeff Probst serves as a spokesperson for the Foundation’s college outreach program Caring for Kids 101. In addition, CBS- TV worked with Survivor to create and air a series of public service announcements on the Foundation throughout 2002. To date, the partnership has raised more than $1 million for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
ABOUT THE ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is the worldwide leader in the fight against pediatric AIDS and other serious and life-threatening illnesses affecting children. The Foundation’s innovative research programs, collaborative training initiatives, advocacy efforts, and rapidly expanding
international programs are bringing dramatic changes to the lives of children worldwide. To learn more, please visit the Foundation’s Web site at http://www.pedaids.org.
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