(October 8, 2002)                                                                                          Hot News Main Page

Women's Sports Foundation Auction
Don't Miss Out On An Opportunity Of A Lifetime!
(Because it's Going Once, Going Twice...)

NEW YORK NY (October 8, 2002) Here's your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend some time with your favorite sports hero! Want to meet Julie Foudy? Place a bid for Julie to meet you at a San Diego Spirit soccer game and introduce you to her teammates! Or travel to Los Angeles to work out with Geena Davis' personal trainer. We have fantasy lessons, autographed memorabilia, tickets, vacations, entertainment packages and more, so take some time to find out how you can help the Foundation and make your dreams come true!

Here are a few of the fantastic packages up on our auction block:

*Autographed soccer ball signed by five-time U.S. Soccer Federation Female Athlete of the Year Mia Hamm. Minimum Bid = $225

*The first-ever Olympic gold medalist in the women's pole vault, Stacy Dragila, gives you a piece of the pole she used to win her U.S. Championship and a pair of Oakley sunglasses. Minimum Bid = $200

*Get a two-hour workout in New York City from the United States' most decorated female Olympian with 10 Olympic medals, Jenny Thompson. You will also receive an autographed USA "Thompson" swim cap which she wore in the 2000 Olympic Games and a commemorative gold medal Olympic lapel pin. Minimum
Bid = $500

*Two tickets to the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall. As a member of the audience, you and a friend will experience this show first-hand and also gain admittance to an exclusive post-awards party. Minimum Bid = $8,000

*Hockey stick signed by members of the 2001-02 New York Rangers, including superstars Eric Lindros, Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, Mike Richter and rookie goaltender Dan Blackburn. Minimum Bid = $200

*Sneaker autographed by the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game, Lisa Leslie. Leslie is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, the WNBA's career leading scorer and 2002 All-Star MVP. Also receive four tickets to any home game of the two-time WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks for the 2003 regular season. Minimum Bid = $200

*Boxing's icon, Mohammad Ali, has autographed a pair of his boxing gloves, which come in their own special case. Minimum Bid = $900

*Two tickets to a regular-season 2002-2003 home game of the XXVI Superbowl champion New England Patriots at their new home field, CMGI. Minimum Bid = $100

To see a complete list of auction items and to place your bids now, go to www.wsfauction.com.

[Source: Women's Sports Foundation]