A&E Network(R) Auctioned VIP Dinner With Gene Simmons Draws Big Crowds and Dollars on eBay

A&E Network(R) Auctioned VIP Dinner With Gene Simmons Draws Big Crowds and Dollars on eBay

Proceeds from A&E Network Charity Auction Support Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A&E Network(R) today announced its 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 25 to April 4 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 auctioned VIP dinner drew over 200,000 unique visitors during the duration of the online 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.

About Gene Simmons Family Jewels

Gene is a rock star, a bestselling author and a multi-media magnate. He is also the kind of dad who brings Gatorade to his daughter's soccer games and stands in the front row of his son's rock band when they play gigs. For over two decades Gene has been happily UNmarried to Shannon Tweed -- former Playmate Of The Year, actress and model. They live in Beverly Hills with their two kids, Nick and Sophie, who are, well...surprisingly charming, well-behaved teenagers dealing with the trials and tribulations of adolescence, even though Mom and Dad are like no one else's parents.

About A&E Network

Now reaching more than 92 million homes, A&E Network offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment; ranging from the network's signature Real-Life Series franchise, including the hit series 'Dog the Bounty Hunter,' 'Intervention,' 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels,' 'King of Cars' and 'Criss Angel Mindfreak,' to critically acclaimed original movies, dramatic series and the most successful justice shows on cable. A&E is the official basic cable home to the high-profile series 'The Sopranos,' 'CSI: Miami' and '24.' The A&E Network website is located at www.aetv.com.

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About the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

100% of the net proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the worldwide leader in the fight against pediatric AIDS. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. To learn more about the Foundation and its programs, visit the website at www.pedaids.org.

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