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DanTDM, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Binky Felstead Set up Shop on eBay.co.uk to Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish® UK
To mark the release of , the online marketplace has teamed up with Disney, YouTube star popstar and Made in Chelsea star , to raise over £20,000 for Make-A-Wish UK with an exclusive charity auction.
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In the film, , Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel into the internet to find a new steering wheel for her arcade game and discover one on eBay - but they need to raise $27,001 to buy it.
Inspired by this, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Binky Felstead will be auctioning their much-loved items to the highest bidder to raise the same amount. DanTDM, who also voices eBoy in the UK version of , will be encouraging fans to donate £1 through Make-A-Wish UK and DanTDM will arrange a personalised thank you by featuring their name in the credit roll of his video due for release on 13th December.
100% of proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish UK, to grant wishes to seriously ill children. Items up for sale by celebrities include:
- Limited-edition t-shirts and posters featuring DanTDM as a Disney character www.ebay.co.uk/ralphbreakstheinternet
- A one-off bespoke dress worn in her classic Get Over You video www.ebay.co.uk/ralphbreakstheinternet
"I am very happy to donate my beautifully made one-off outfit that I wore for my Get Over You video to such a worthy cause. Make-A-Wish UK is such a brilliant charity and I hope we raise lots of money on eBay. Good luck to those who bid!," says Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
www.ebay.co.uk/ralphbreakstheinternet
"As a massive Disney fan and an avid eBay shopper I couldn't wait to donate some items to this auction and raise money for such a good cause. I love Disney films and when Ralph Breaks the Internet it shows the positive power of what can happen when people come together - so I'm asking everyone to get involved, help us hit our target and be inspired by Ralph and Vanellope to make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses," says Binky Felstead .
Rob Hattrell, Vice President, eBay UK said: "We can't tell you if Vanellope succeeds in raising the money in the film - no spoilers! - but we're hoping to smash our fundraising target for Make-A-Wish UK."
In addition to this activity, Disney and eBay are donating £10,000 and £5,000 respectively to Make-A-Wish UK.
To get your hands on these exclusive items, visit - www.ebay.co.uk/ralphbreakstheinternet
Lily Rutherford
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