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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: A photo with "The Greatest" for the Greatest Good available at eBay.ca -Muhammad Ali charity auction supports Parkinson Society Canada- TORONTO, Oct. 11 /CNW/ - On Sunday, October 20, 2002, two lucky people will experience a Toronto Argonauts football game like they never have before. As part of the star studded tribute event, "COCA -COLA PRESENTS MUHAMMAD ALI - IN PERSON FOR THE GREATEST GOOD", a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the game and have your photo taken with the 'Athlete of the Century' is being auctioned off at http://www.ebay.ca At "Coca-Cola presents Muhammad Ali - In Person for the Greatest Good," some of the world's greatest athletes will gather at Toronto's SkyDome to honour Ali and help raise funds for Parkinson Society Canada and Parkinson's Research at the University of Toronto. Sports celebrities including Lennox Lewis - in his first appearance since winning the World Heavy Weight Championship in June - Evander Holyfield, Hakeem Olajuwon, Larry Holmes, George Chuvalo, Mats Sundin, Elvis Stojko and Warren Moon will be part of the festivities during the Argonauts home game against the Ottawa Renegades. This rare "Ali Experience" includes: - 2 VIP tickets to the Oct. 20 Toronto Argonauts game honouring Muhammad Ali - 2 Ultimate Access Passes, which includes a SkyDome and dressing room tour and an on-field experience at the pre-game events - Photo opportunity for two with Muhammad Ali - 1 pair of signed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves WHAT: An opportunity to bid on this Muhammad Ali once-in-a-lifetime experience WHERE: For a complete description of the "Ali Experience" and to place a bid, visit http://www.ebay.ca/ali WHEN: The auction runs until Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 10:04 p.m. ET WHY: The Parkinson Society Canada is a not for profit, national charitable organization. The Society is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson's. Their purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure through advocacy, education, research, and support services. -30- For further information: or to book an interview with an eBay.ca spokesperson, please contact Jason Wood, Lauren Cherry or Andrea Hynes at Cohn & Wolfe. Tel: (416) 924-5700. Email: [log in to unmask] SOURCE: CANADA NEWSwire http://www.newswire.ca/releases/October2002/11/c0440.html * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn