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The GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels charity auction raised a notable
$76,770 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Fans and
supporters alike flocked to the auction from March 25th to April 4th
to bid on a dinner with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, stars of the
hit A&E television series, Gene Simmons Family Jewels - making it the
most watched item on eBay for the duration of the auction. The winning
bid of $75,100 was placed by Richard Craven of the UK, who will enjoy
a weekend of rock star treatment with three guests in Los Angeles. The
package includes round trip air fare, two nights stay in deluxe
accommodations, and the main attraction - an exclusive dinner with
Gene and Shannon. "We were blown away with the success of the
auction," said Simmons. "I want to thank all the fans that visited the
auction over the last couple of weeks. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric
AIDS Foundation is a great cause that we're happy to support." "We are
very pleased to support The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS
Foundation," said Andrew Wise, Vice President, Consumer Products, A&E
Television Networks. "We are really thrilled with the auction results
and I want to thank Gene and Shannon for donating their time in
support of this important cause." Net proceeds from the Gene Simmons
Family Jewels eBay Giving Works auction will be donated to the
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, whose mission is to create
a future of hope for children and families worldwide by eradicating
pediatric AIDS and providing care and treatment to people with
HIV/AIDS.
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-WK