(San Juan, Puerto Rico) -  Starting this Wednesday, December 20th  you will have a once in a lifetime opportunity  to bid on and win a state of the art laptop VAIO TX Series Notebook PC (Model VGN- TX850P/B) signed by international artist Ricky Martin and thereby benefiting the Ricky Martin Foundation’s worldwide initiatives on behalf of children.

Conscious of its corporate social responsibility, Sony Puerto Rico donated the VAIO TX Series Notebook PC (Model VGN - TX850P/B), which will be auctioned at Ebay beginning this Wednesday at noon (Eastern Time)  and ending Friday, December 23th at midnight. The computer signed by the Goodwill Ambassador to UNICEF reflects his gratitude for all the support his philanthropic work has received and his wish for peace.

“Muchas Gracias… Paz pa’ mi pueblo” / “Many thanks… Peace to my people”, reads the message signed by Martin while promoting his most recent album Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged, which features global hits “Tu Recuerdo” and “Pégate”.

Your donation symbolizes hope to millions of children around the world. Not only you will acquire a collectible item, but you will also become a committed advocate for children’s rights. You will also receive two - front row tickets to attend Mr. Martin’s February 2007 concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico and even more: you will have a brief private meet & greet (for the winner and a companion) with Mr. Martin to receive the laptop. 

The Ricky Martin Foundation advocates for the well-being of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health.  As advocates of children's rights the Foundation focuses its work in benefiting the most vulnerable population by supporting initiatives that will secure children the right to be children and provide them a more promising life.

100% of the proceeds from this auction will benefit the Ricky Martin Foundation.

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