Mumbai, February 22, 2011: To celebrate the World Cup fever, NGO Make-A-Wish Foundation & eBay India (ebay.in), India’s leading eCommerce marketplace, presents a unique opportunity for cricket enthusiasts to bid on celebrity memorabilia & support a good cause. On auction are two autographed bats by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar himself. All the proceeds from the charity auction will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation India, which is dedicated to granting the most cherished wish of children who live with life-threatening illnesses. The first Sachin Tendulkar cricket bat charity auction commenced on February 21, 2011 and will be ending on March 3, 2011. Bidding on the auction starts at Rs. 1,001. The second cricket bat, also autographed by Sachin Tendulkar, will be on auction from March 3-13, 2011.

Ms. Deepa Thomas, Senior Manager, Pop Culture, eBay India says, “eBay India is extremely proud to partner with Make-A-Wish Foundation to support a noble cause. We encourage all cricket fans to log onto eBay India and bid generously as all the proceeds will help brighten up lives of young children. An originally autographed Sachin Tendulkar cricket bat is a memorable collectible for any cricket fan.”

So, be a part of this charity auction on www.eBay.in/makeawish

About The Make-a-Wish Foundation
The money raised from this auction will be used by The Make-A-Wish® Foundation of India, which is dedicated to granting the most cherished wish of children between the ages of 3 and 18 years, living with life-threatening illnesses, irrespective of their socio-economic status, caste, race or religion. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of India is affiliated to Make-A-Wish Foundation® International, a prestigious foundation which has 35 other affiliates worldwide.

About eBay India’s Charity Fundraising programme
eBay India Charity Fundraising programme is a special section dedicated to NGOs & Socially Responsible Corporates and enables recognized charities to create awareness, raise funds and also list products for sale to millions of global and Indian users. In India, eBay has raised funds for NGOs through celebrity and high profile listings as well as direct donations. Log on toebay.in/charity to know more.

About eBay India
eBay India (www.eBay.in ), India’s leading online marketplace, is India’s biggest online trading community where anyone can sell or buy almost anything. eBay India is a trading platform offering auctions, fixed price and classifieds modes of person-to-person trading. There is a wide range of products listed on eBay India in an array of categories including Technology, Lifestyle, Collectibles and Media. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay Inc.

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