Auction to ride in an Apache helicopter - Buy Once Give Twice
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Jun 09, 2009 -
Buy Once Give Twice has teamed up with Combat Stress to offer you the chance to be the first ever civilian to ride in an Apache helicopter. Capable of travelling at speeds of over 170mph and cruising at up to 21,000 feet, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that money can buy!
To have a chance of flying in this two-seater state-of-the-
art military helicopter, all you need to do is place a bid on the Buy Once Give Twice charity auction site at:
http://www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk/event/combat-stress-mat.... The auction is only open till noon on Thursday 11th June so put your bids in as soon as possible and all proceeds go to the Combat Stress charity.
“It is an incredible honour for someone to fly in an Apache Helicopter, a once in a lifetime opportunity!”
says former British solder and author of Tumbledown, Robert Lawrence MC.
Andy McNab MM DCM, former SAS soldier and author of Brave Two Zero comments; “This is going to be a really special moment for a very lucky person to give money towards an amazing cause whilst treating themselves to an experience that they will never forget.”
The online auction closes at noon on the 11th of June. However it will be taking place as a live auction in the evening at Combat Stress's 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Place an auto bid to secure your entry!
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For more information, to request an interview with Robert or for photos of the Apache helicopter, please contact:
Sharmee Mavadia
Buy Once Give Twice press office
Sharmee.mavadia@
digitalismedia.co.uk
0207 153 8458
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http://www.prlog.org/10253804/1Buy Once Give Twice was founded in 2007 by Mia Woodford and Emma Leschallas. They felt that there was a need for a trustworthy and enjoyable auction site which was rooted in philanthropy. They work innovatively and pro-actively with all the charities they partner with to help raise more funds for them, as well as having some really lovely things for everyone to buy.
You'll find everything from concert tickets to signed celebrity items, all donated by charities or their supporters, with all the proceeds going to the charity nominated by the donor of the item. For more information please visit www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk
Combat Stress is a charity which provides advice, support and information for ex-service and Merchant Navy men and women who have mental health problems as a direct result of their experiences in conflict. Its services include help with war pensions, appeals, home and hospital visits, respite care and short term treatment centres.
