Charity Auction Raises Funds for Needy Children
Top executives from leading technology companies, including Intel, HP, and Microsoft, have donated rare and exclusive items to a charity auction aimed at raising funds for a campaign to provide needy Korean children with computers. The auction, titled "World's Best Festival," will continue until September 15 at www.auction.co.kr, with profits going towards purchasing computers for underprivileged children.
Key Takeaways:
- Intel's Craig Barrett donated a unique semiconductor wafer, measuring 20cm in diameter and made up of hundreds of Intel Pentium III chips, which he autographed.
- HP's Carly Fiorina donated a brand new, unannounced "Jornada 680" palm top computer, which has not yet debuted on the Korean market.
- Microsoft's Bill Gates presented a set of Montblanc fountain pens to the charity auction.
- The auction items, including those donated by the companies, will start at 1,000 won and will be sold to the highest bidder by September 15.
- HP and Intel also donated package tours, including visits to their headquarters, as part of their contribution to the charity auction.
- Auction's President Oh Hyuk views the participation of top CEOs as a significant upgrade to Auction's status in the international market.
Statistics:
- The auction will run until September 15.
- 10 microscopes, which can be connected to computers, were donated by Intel.
- HP and Intel each donated three four-night and five-day package tours.
- The profits from the auction will be used to purchase computers for needy Korean children.
- More than 20 items, including those donated by the companies, are part of the charity auction.
Sources:
- "World's Best Festival" auction at www.auction.co.kr
- A statement from Auction's President Oh Hyuk
- Intel Corporation
- HP Company
- Microsoft Corporation