Benito Mussolini's 1939 Lancia to be Auctioned on eBay to Benefit Children's Hospital

TORONTO, Canada, September 22 -- Benito Mussolini's historical - one of a kind - 1939 Lancia Astura, will be available for worldwide auction on eBay Motors with 100% of the auction proceeds benefiting SickKids Foundation. The auction begins September 30, 2005 on eBay Motors and runs for 10 days. This very rare opportunity provides buyers worldwide the ability to purchase a significant historical automobile in such fine condition and benefit a wonderful cause. Full details of the auction can be seen at: www.sickkidsauctions.com.

Bidding is open to all international bidders. Bidders are required to pre-register prior to the auction. For additional information or assistance please visit www.sickkidsauctions.com.

About SickKids Foundation: SickKids Foundation is the largest non-governmental granting agency in child health in Canada. Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation has granted over CDN$300 million to The Hospital for Sick Children and over CDN$60 million to researchers across the country. The Foundation's mission is to inspire our communities to invest in medical and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest Paediatric academic health science centres in the world, with an International reputation for excellence in health care, research, and teaching.

As a local hospital, SickKids meets the basic health needs of children who live in the City of Toronto. But more than half the patients come from outside the city: they come from other parts of Canada, and from around the world.

Who: Auctionwire, Inc. and SickKids Foundation

What: Benito Mussolini's 1939 Lancia Astura

Where: www.sickkidsauctions.com or eBay Motors

When: September 30, 2005

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Josh Gold, Auctionwire, Inc., +1-416-413-4904 x1, Lancia@auctionwire.ca