| Leading online website eBay has joined hands with the Goa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) to auction the special belongings of Bollywood stars to treat animals both stray and wild.
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| Film stars John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Soha Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgan, Bohman Irani and Raveena Tandon have come forward to offer an array of interesting memorabilia for auction as a preview of the the World Animal Week celebrations, to be held in Goa from October 4 to 16.
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| The proceeds from the exclusive charity auction, undertaken on eBay India charity platform, will be used by GSPCA to provide food, shelter and medical care to stray and wild animals at Socrates Oliver Veterinary Hospital in Goa.
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| “We are grateful for the compassion showed by celebrities who have donated their memorabilia to us. The proceeds will be used to treat injured street and wild animals at our hospital,” Lynn de Souza, chairperson and managing trustee of GSPCA, told Business Standard.
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| So far, seven Bollywood stars have come forward to donate their memorabilia from their wardrobe and there are 40 more actors ready to follow suit, she added.
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| Main attractions: John Abraham’s cap, Bipasha’s personal collection and Ajay Devgan’s wardrobe in Apaharan
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| Katrina’s wardrobe: A fuchsia pink top worn by the gorgeous lady in the movie Humko Deewana Kar Gaye is priced Rs 5,000.
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| Rav’s gharara - An item very close to ravishing Raveena’s heart which was presented with this a golden Gharara by her mother on her birthday. Designed by none other than Anna Singh the piece comes with a personalized note by Raveena to the buyer for Rs 10,000.
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| Soha’s jeans: Sequined black-and-white backless top with black cotton jacket and designer jeans from Soha’s personal collection is available for Rs 5,000.
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| Bohman ’s eyewear: A Ray Ban sunglass from the personal collection of Bohman Irani costs Rs 2,000.
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| The GSPCA will be organizing a book release based on real-life pet stories titled, ‘My Pet and I’ and a film festival for children at INOX. |
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