The Alphaville Herald

Log In Today For An Auction to Benefit Oxfam

by Alphaville Herald on 11/02/07 at 11:46 am

Today at noon SL time (3:00pm Eastern), Second Life residents have the chance to donate to charity organization Oxfam in the UK via a charity auction to be held in »the Platon region« of SL.

From 12 till 6, the auction will offer dates with desirable male and female residents of SL. According to a press release, “The highest bidder spends a romantic date with the Charitable Valentine, and all proceeds go to Oxfam directly. All bidders will have a chance to win SL’s Platinum SexGen bed. To participate in this auction, both the potential bidders and willing Charitable Valentines search on SL and join the group Charitable Hearts. Then notify a group officer by IM if you are a bidder (Charitable Heart) or a Charitable Valentine for auction. Group members will be notified closer to auction time regarding selections and times for Valentines.”

So if you’re in the mood for love and charity, log in today at noon.

Oxfam is a leading overseas aid charity in the world with offices in 82 countries and currently responding to emergencies in more than 30 countries. Oxfam’s UK warehouse contains the world’s largest store of emergency equipment, many of those have been allocated to Darfur, Sudan, helping 650,000 people, providing water tanks, sanitation facilities, and essential daily items. More information can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk, receipts of your generous donation will be presented to the group.