Colin Firth and Kylie Minogue Reach out to Christchurch Kids

Colin Firth and Kylie Minogue Reach out to Christchurch Kids

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

On Monday May 16 at 12 midday, a National online auction appeal Stars 4
Kids will be launched in New Zealand. Stars 4 Kids has been set up to raise
funds for two Christchurch schools, Shirley Primary and Avonside Girls' High,
both badly damaged in the February 22nd earthquake. The auction will be run
through New Zealand's #1 auction site - Trade Me (http://trade.me/stars4kids)
and can also be accessed by Australia.

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have donated
signed items along with Academy Award winners Colin Firth (Best Lead Actor in
The King's Speech), Geoffrey Rush, Russell Crowe and Emmy Award winner Hugh
Jackman. Kylie Minogue, Jeremy Clarkson, James Nesbitt, Donald Trump, Sir Ian
McKellen, Guy Pearce, Status Quo, Jason Donovan, Ruby Wax, Kathy Lette,
Sophie Ellis Bextor and Ross Kemp are just a few who have given their support
to Stars 4 Kids.

Stars 4 Kids has been organised by Christchurch mother Mandy Cook, whose
children attend both schools. Mandy was formerly a publicist with Network TEN
Sydney during the late 80's and 90's before returning to Christchurch in the
late 90's. "I wanted to help in some way just like many other New Zealanders'
are doing. I'm very lucky that I can access some of these people and
incredibly thankful to all my ex-colleagues and friends around the world who
have helped secure these amazing items. People like Jonathon Coleman, ex
Virgin Radio, Heart FM and BBC London, also Lyndel Harrison from the Lyric
Hammersmith London have been amazing. Unfortunately the UK cannot access
Trade Me, but if someone has contacts in either Australia or New Zealand they
can get them to bid on their behalf." All items can be previewed prior to the
auction starting through http://stars4kids.blogspot.com.

Shirley Primary Principal Sylvia Fidow said today, "Shirley Primary
School was greatly affected by the earthquake on the 22nd of February, as one
child said 'there are rivers of liquefaction everywhere at our school.' One
of the most upsetting things has been the loss of our swimming pool. The
majority of our students learn about water safety and how to swim in our
pool, without it they will not learn how to keep safe near water-vital skills
needed in our country. We are very thankful that such a high calibre of
entertainers are willing to help our school community."

Avonside Girls' High Principal Sue Hume says "Our school suffered
significant damage in the earthquake and there is a real sense of loss at not
being able to return at this stage to our school. There is also uncertainty
about our next steps, as we still await reports and a plan for our future. We
know that Avonside Girls' High School, which has had a strong role in
educating girls in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch for the past 84 years,
will continue to do so. The money raised from the fundraiser will be of great
benefit to the school community as we work together on re-establishing
Avonside Girls' High School."

A full list of items can be viewed prior to the auctions on
http://stars4kids.blogspot.com

Due to the amount of items available, there will be 2 separate lots of
Stars 4 Kids auctions. The auctions will commence on Trade Me at midday (NZ
time) on the following dates and close 7 days later at 9PM. Monday May 16 and
Monday May 23.

For further information contact:
Mandy Cook - NZ
+64 3 389 1576 or
+64 27 231 4377

Sylvia Fidow - Principal, Shirley Primary NZ
+64 3 385 2019
or + 64 27 425 0455

Lyndel Harrison - UK
+44 795 714 1674

Sue Hume - Principal, Avonside Girl's High NZ
+64 3 389 7199 or
+64 27 626 0075

STARS 4 KIDS - LOT 1 - (http://trade.me/stars4kids)
Start May 16 - 12.00 midday time (NZ time)
End May 23 - 9.00 pm (NZ time)
ITEMS SIGNED AND/OR WITH MESSAGE.

Colin Firth - The King's Speech BAFTA entry DVD
Pirates of the Caribbean - Captain Jack Sparrow (J Depp)
Geoffrey Rush - Pirates and King's Speech
Russell Crowe - Rabbitoh's cap and Robin Hood poster
Kylie Minogue - 2011 Calender
Donald Trump - Think Like a Champion Book
Michael Buble -CD
Keith Urban - Shirt and photograph
Scribe - Framed pic/red carpet from NZ MusicAwards
Shortland Street - T-shirts/cast poster/bottle
Outrageous Fortune -Top worn by 'Cheryl' (R Malcolm)
Packed To The Rafters - Season 1 DVD
Celebrity Apprentice - Crew Jacket
Topp Twins - CD/DVD/Book set
Lord of The Rings/Gandalf Poster - Sir Ian McKellen
Canterbury Crusaders Jersey
Jeremy Clarkson - The World According To Clarkson Vol2
The Mentalist - Season 1 & 2 on DVD plus cap
Master Chef Australia - Apron
Neighbours - Scripts for Ep 1 and Ep 6000 plus T-shirt
Survivor - Cap and photo
Annabel Langbein - Great Food For Busy Lives x 2
Garrick Tremain - Original framed cartoon
The King's Speech Poster - Guy Pearce (King Edward VIII) x 2
Status Quo - 40 Years of Hits CD
Logan Brown - Hunger For the Wild Book
Peta Mathias - French Toast/Just in Time to be Too Late/Can We Help It
If We're Fabulous
Dragon - DVD and 3 CD Pack
The Sound Of Music - UK Programme and x T-Shirts
HI-5 - DVD/Sticker/Poster Card Pack x 2
Sticky TV - T-shirt & poster
Drew & Shannon Live - Poster x 2
Geoff Huegill - Framed photo and swimmers/togs
What Now - 1x adult, 9 x kids VIP's at the show
Erin Simpson - VIP guest
Bill McCormick - print of CHCH Cathedral

STARS 4 KIDS - LOT 2 - (http://trade.me/stars4kids)
Start May 23 - 12.00 midday (NZ time)
End May 30 - 9 pm (NZ time)
ITEMS SIGNED AND/OR WITH MESSAGE.

Australian Kangaroos Jersey
Kylie Minogue - The Show Girl Princess
Hugh Jackman - X-MEN ORIGINS Wolverine Limited edition storyboard
Gin Wigmore - song lyrics/pic/badges
Shane Warne - My Own Story
Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear The Great Adventures DVD Box Set
Cold Chisel - DVD/CD Pack
Shortland Street - T-Shirts/drink bottle
Survivor - Cap and photograph
Hawaii Five-O - script & photograph
Home & Away - signed script
John Clarke - aka Fred Dagg - DVD/CD/Book Pack
The Kings Speech Poster - Guy Pearce (King Edward VIII) x 2
Duchess of York - photograph taken by Duchess
James Nesbitt - DVD Occupation
The Mentalist - Converse Shoes and cap
Logan Brown - Hunger for The Wild - Book
Sticky TV - Poster & T-shirt
Kiss Kiss Yuck Yuck & Duck's Stuck - Children's book
Annabel Langbein - Great Food For Busy Lives x 2
Ruby Wax - How Do You Want Me Book
Sophie Ellis Bextor - CD includes hit "Murder on the Dance Floor"
The Topp Twins - The Complete Collection DVD Set
Drew & Shannon - Poster
Geoff Huegill - Framed photograph x 2
Guy Sebastian -CD
Australian Lifeguard TV Series - signed lifeguard shirt
Kathy Lette - British best selling author 2 x books
Ross Kemp - 2x DVD's
HI-5 - CD/Sticker/poster card
Neighbours - Cast poster
Topp Twins & The Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra DVD
Bill McCormick - print CHCH Tram

Source: Stars 4 Kids

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