January 21, 2004 (Cleveland, Ohio) How would you like to fly away anywhere in the continental U.S., Alaska or Canada, do a little white water rafting in West Virginia, or maybe relax with a dinner cruise on the Cuyahoga River? These are a few of the many great options that are up for bid on United Way Services' third annual auction on eBay from January 23 to February 2.

Log on to http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/unitedwayservices. View the complete list, make your choices and enter your bids for a whole array of interesting items. A sampling includes Walt Disney World passes, custom painted Fender Stratocaster® guitars, tickets to see the Indians (opening day, club seats and loges) and the Cavaliers (club seats), Neil Young tickets, a GE outdoor cooking center, a trip for four to Casino Windsor, dinners, overnight stays, President Loge tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar, a round of golf and lunch at Firestone Country Club and much more.

United Way Services thanks Continental Airlines and Flite II Travel/American Express for their partnership to auction Continental Airlines tickets and hotel packages and each organization and individual that generously donated items to help support the 186 programs provided by our nearly 130 partner agencies. Funds raised through the auction, including airline tickets and hotel packages, will be applied to United Way Services' 2003 Campaign.

Bid often, bid high and make a difference in your community with the proceeds invested through United Way.

For further information, contact Michelle Carver at (216) 436-2121 or mcarver@uws.org.