Survivor: Palau Props and Memorabilia Up for Bid on eBay May 15-28 to Benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

Survivor: Palau Props and Memorabilia Up for Bid on eBay May 15-28 to Benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

- Fans Are Encouraged to Visit www.Survivor-Auction.com and Outlast, Outplay and Outbid for a Great Cause -

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The real life sharks circling in the Pacific Ocean are no match for the most competitive and calculating castaways the CBS-TV adventure series Survivor has ever seen. On May 15, the world will discover which scheming, schmoozing and sharklike competitor on Survivor: Palau will earn the coveted million-dollar prize and the title of "Ultimate Survivor." And once again, fans can be part of the action. Survivor: Palau 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 May 15 through May 28. 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: Palau 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 $1.3 million."

Outbid Other Survivor: Palau Fans to Own a Piece of the Game

Survivor: Palau began with the 20 contestants racing to shore for an impromptu Immunity Challenge, just the opening chapter of a season that featured broken alliances, swimming with dolphins and even requests to be ousted from the island. Survivors matched their wits on the nation of Palau, a 400-mile long archipelago and one of the "Seven Underwater Wonders of the World," which provided an amazing backdrop for the competition. Now, there's just one last challenge, this time facing Survivor: Palau fans: Compete to own more than 300 one-of-a-kind items from the hit show. Just a few of the prized souvenirs available for auction include:

* Immunity necklace and immunity idol;
* The Survivor: Palau Voting Urn, containing the decisive final votes;
* Koror and Ulong tribal flags and banners;
* Exclusive 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: Palau on May 15, 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: Palau. The charity auctions will run on eBay from Sunday, May 15 through Sunday, May 28, with new items added daily. 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, Survivor: All Stars and Survivor: Vanuatu. This long history of involvement extends to host Jeff Probst, who 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 in 2002. To date, this partnership has raised more than $1.3 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 one of the world's leading television production companies. MBP revolutionized television with hits such as Eco-Challenge, Survivor, The Apprentice, The Contender and the upcoming Rockstar: INXS. 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'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 Anna
Urban, +1-310-491-3130, aurban@pedaids.org, both of Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric
AIDS Foundation

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

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