eBay Giving Works is powered by MissionFish, a nonprofit with five
years of experience helping organizations fundraise through online
auctions.ebay.

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The goal of the
organization is to raise money, in Melissa's honor , to support breast cancer
research, by selling specially designed bracelets inscribed with a famous
Etheridge quote, "Be Strong(TM).

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In 2001, approximately $10 million was raised in 100 days
through the Auction for America program to support victims of 9/11.

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All Giving Works items are distinguished in the eBay
Marketplace, and buyers have additional ways to search for and find
listings that benefit a cause. MissionFish is a service of the Points of Light Foundation.

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"eBay was founded ten years ago on the principle that people are
basically good. Most recently, the community has raised more than
$1. eBay enables trade on a local, national and international basis
with customized sites in markets around the world.

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proceeds go to the Dr.

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Now,
eBay will donate all fees when a seller donates 100% of an item's
final sale price to a certified nonprofit .
Through the eBay Giving Works platform, launched in November 2003,
eBay members are able to list items on the site and donate 10-100% of
the final sale price to a certified nonprofit organization .
Next month, listing items for charity on eBay will become easier
than ever with improved integration of eBay Giving Works into eBay's
Sell Your Item (SYI) form. "The generosity of the
eBay community is tremendous, and we're proud of the role eBay has
played in enabling this support.

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Susan Love Research Foundation to aid in the fight
against breast cancer. eBay's donation will be added to the listing 's
proceeds benefiting the seller's chosen charity.

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Founded in 1995, eBay
created a powerful platform for the sale of goods and services by a
passionate community of individuals and businesses.

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org for more information. Sellers will be able to donate some or all
of an item's final sale price to a nonprofit using the standard eBay
item listing process - streamlining Giving Works for sellers who want
to tap the power of the eBay Marketplace to grow their businesses
while raising money for charity.

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Additionally , when
nonprofits list items on their own behalf, eBay will make the same
donation of selling fees to the organization."
During the past ten years, the eBay community has rallied in
support of charitable organizations, particularly in times of crisis
and urgent need.com

About eBay

eBay is The World's Online Marketplace(R).

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Specially Designed Pink Bracelets to Support Breast Cancer Research and Honor Melissa Etheridge to Be Included in GRAMMY(R) Gift Baskets

Through an array of
services, such as its payment solution provider PayPal, eBay is
enabling global e-commerce for an ever-growing online community.

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eBay is also making the
process of listing items for charity easier than ever before.

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" The bracelets cost $5.
eBay will make a donation equivalent to all selling fees
(insertion and final value fees) when a seller donates 100% of an
item's final sale price to a certified nonprofit member of the eBay
Giving Works program.

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"We were thrilled to be included in the GRAMMY(R)
Gift Baskets which provides an opportunity for Melissa's peers to demonstrate
their support by wearing one of the bracelets on February 13th. Go to
http://www.

Business Editors /News Editors/Internet Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.----eBay
(Nasdaq:EBAY), The World's Online Marketplace , is expanding its
charity platform to further support the generosity of the eBay
community. Nonprofit
members of the program are also able to list items directly on eBay to
raise funds.

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LOS ANGELES , To raise awareness for
breast cancer research and to honor Melissa Etheridge in her personal fight
against the disease, a new nonprofit organization has donated specially
designed pink bracelets which will be included in the famous GRAMMY(R) Gift
Baskets, given to the presenters and performers of the 47th Annual GRAMMY(R)
Awards.
"The Pink Bracelet Fund(TM) has already raised more than $200,000, thanks
to the support of Melissa Etheridge's fans," said Lauri Bettencourt, founder,
The Pink Bracelet Fund. Since 2000, more than $40 million has been raised for
nonprofit organizations through listings on the eBay Marketplace.

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The Pink Bracelet Fund(TM) was founded in October 2004 by fans of Melissa
Etheridge, after she was diagnosed with breast cancer .

eBay Expands Support of Charity Listings; Will Donate Selling Fees to Supplement More than $40 Million Raised for Nonprofits to Date on eBay

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The Pink Bracelet Fund(TM) is a tax-exempt organization as defined in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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This is proven out everyday on eBay with our
community 's support for an incredible range of worthy causes," said
Bill Cobb, president of eBay North America .
For more information, go to http://givingworks. On any given day,
there are millions of items across thousands of categories for sale on
eBay.

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