Survivor: Vanuatu Props and Memorabilia Up for Bid on eBay December 12-26 to Benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Survivor: Vanuatu Props and Memorabilia Up for Bid on eBay December 12-26 to Benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

- Fans Are Encouraged to Visit www.Survivor-Auction.com and Out Last, Out Play and Out Bid All for a Great Cause -

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The warm waters of the South Pacific proved to be no vacation for the most unforgettable, quirky and controversial castaways the CBS-TV adventure series, Survivor, has ever seen. On December 12, the world will discover which scheming and schmoozing competitor on Survivor: Vanuatu will earn the coveted million-dollar prize and the title of "Sole Survivor." And once again, fans can be part of the action. Survivor: Vanuatu 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). The charity listings will run on eBay from December 12 through December 26. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation to help create a healthier future for children worldwide.

"We are so pleased that we are able to offer the props from Survivor: Vanuatu 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 $1.2 million."

Out Bid Other Survivor: Vanuatu Fans to Own a Piece of the Game

Survivor: Vanuatu began with the 18 castaways being met on shore by hundreds of spear-wielding Vanuatu warriors, a precursor of the wild events to come. The island nation of Vanuatu is noted for its mysticism and tribal rituals, which offered new obstacles for the castaways. For Survivor fans, your challenge is to bid to own more than 300 one-of-a-kind items from Survivor: Vanuatu. Just a few of the prized souvenirs available for sale include:

* All 18 Survivor: Vanuatu castaway torches
* Immunity Necklace and Immunity Idol
* The Survivor: Vanuatu Voting Urn with Final Votes
* Lopevi, Yasur and Alinta Tribal Flags and Banners
* Signed memorabilia from the castaways
* Original props and puzzles from challenges
* And more ...

For A Winning Bid, Log Onto www.Survivor-Auction.com


Immediately following the West Coast airing of Survivor: Vanuatu on December 12, log onto www.survivor-auction.com or on to eBay (www.ebay.com) to make the winning bid and become the lucky owner of priceless keepsakes from Survivor: Vanuatu. The charity auctions will run on eBay from Sunday, December 12 through Sunday, December 26, with new items offered daily from December 12-16. 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 of the Foundation to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. As part of his ongoing commitment to the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS, 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, Survivor: Pearl Islands and Survivor: All Stars. 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 $1.2 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 www.pedaids.org.

ABOUT MARK BURNETT PRODUCTIONS

Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) is a leading production company in the world of primetime non-fiction television. MBP revolutionized television with hits such as Eco-Challenge, Survivor, The Apprentice and the upcoming Contender. MBP also successfully reintroduced product placement as an integral part of each of its shows and has garnered a total of 24 Emmy nominations since 2001. Mark Burnett was listed as the #1 Most Valuable Player by TV Guide and also in Time Magazine's Top 100 most influential people in the world today.


Source: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

CONTACT: Darin Dusan, +1-310-491-3170, ddusan@pedaids.org, or cell,
+1-323-691-3810, or Anna Urban, +1-310-491-3130, aurban@pedaids.org, both for
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Web site: http://www.ebay.com/

Web site: http://www.pedaids.org/

Web site: http://www.survivor-auction.com/


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