Michelin North America, Inc. to Donate Proceeds From Online Bobblehead Auction
To Special Olympics
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Going once, going twice, sold -
for the highest donation! This summer, the Michelin Man's private collection
of bobblehead dolls will be on a virtual auction block to help Michelin North
America, Inc. donate $250,000 to Special Olympics.
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Collectors can outbid one another for the Michelin Man's bobblehead
collection from June 23 through July 3, 2003 on http://www.eBay.com. The bobblehead
set is comprised of mint condition dolls including two Michelin Man
bobbleheads (one is signed for Special Olympics by basketball player Grant
Hill); basketball player Shaquille O'Neal (limited edition); baseball player,
Mickey Mantle (special edition); NASCAR driver, Richard Petty; scientist,
Albert Einstein; patriotic figure, Uncle Sam; film icons, Darth Vader (limited
edition) and Rocky Balboa; cartoon characters, Dick Tracy, Yogi Bear, Betty
Boop, and Mr. Magoo; and cereal icon, Tony The Tiger(R).
"The Michelin Man is personified in our new advertising campaign to have
both humor and heart, and putting this collection on the market helps us show
both sides of this icon," says Sheryl Henderson, director of Michelin Brand,
Michelin North America, Inc. "The Michelin Man bobblehead collection is a
truly unique, fun way to get the public involved in helping us raise money for
Special Olympics. We can't wait to see how much money these distinctive
little dolls contribute."
To bid on the collection, visit http://www.eBay.com and look for the Michelin Man
bobblehead collection link under the Featured Items section on the home page.
For more information about the auction, please visit http://www.michelinman.com.
The auction for the Michelin Man's private collection was inspired by the
creation of the new Michelin Man(TM) bobblehead, as seen in current television
commercials. Collectors can also purchase the Michelin Man(TM) bobblehead
dolls online for $22, including shipping, at http://www.michelinman.com from June 1
through July 31, 2003. A portion of the proceeds from every Michelin Man(TM)
bobblehead doll sold will benefit Special Olympics.
"The online auction is valuable for both the collectors and Special
Olympics," says Libby Andrews, director, Corporate Development, Special
Olympics. "The highest bidder will receive an eclectic assortment of
bobbleheads to add to their collection and they will also demonstrate their
support for our athletes."
About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international year-round program of sports training
and competition for individuals with mental retardation. More than one
million athletes in over 150 countries train and compete in 26 Olympic-type
summer and winter sports.
Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides
people with mental retardation continuing opportunities to develop fitness,
demonstrate courage, and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of
gifts and friendship with their families and community. Athletes and their
families are not charged a fee to participate in Special Olympics. Visit
Special Olympics online at http://www.specialolympics.org or on AOL Keyword: Special
Olympics
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including
airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty
trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel
guides, maps and atlases covering Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (http://www.michelin.com)
employs 24,640 people and operates 22 plants in 18 locations.
"Visit http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3230325810 to
bid on the Michelin Man's personal collection of bobbleheads on eBay."
SOURCE Michelin North America, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Phil Romba of Michelin North America, Inc.,
+1-864-459-4511, or e-mail, phil.romba@us.michelin.com, or Arlene
Whittick of Special Olympics, +1-202-824-0395, or e-mail,
awhittick@specialolympics.org
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