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Movie Action for Children Auction Donation

Movie Action for Children Website, January 19, 2001

Today, Movie Action for Children announced in a press release that their scheduled auction will boast a coat from Michael Jackson, gloves used by Sugar Ray Leonard, Bono's wraparound shades … and much more.

Further to this, Michael Jackson has agreed to ring a fan anywhere in the world on their birthday and chat and sing Happy Birthday down the phone, as Worldpop reports.

"It's a great offer," says a spokesman for the charity. "Michael has agreed not just to sing Happy Birthday but to chat for a while to a fan. He sang Happy Birthday Lisa on The Simpsons a few years ago when he played a character called Michael Jackson. He says he might sing that song down the phone and change the name."

You can bid for Michael's message, along with a coat he has donated and movie memorabilia from other stars.

Movie Action for Children is a major fundraising event organised by UNICEF Ireland, under the chairmanship of Liam Neeson, and sponsored by IONA Technologies PLC.

Movie Action for Children Website, January 28, 2001

This one-of-a-kind coat was made for Michael Jackson. Black synthetic material with two full-length tails that wrap around the legs. The left arm has a gold embroidered design filled with silver lamé. The back has a similar design, with a floral pattern and crown. The number "7" is embroidered in silver in the center. Interior lining is black silk. Closes in front from the collar to below the waist with two strips of velcro. Interior label reads "Dennis Tompkins - Michael Bush". Michael Jackson wore this coat to the Monaco Music Awards 2000.

Michael Jackson has made a very generous gesture by donating a private and personal 'birthday phonecall' to the lucky designated recipient. This auction item is priceless, and the call will be made within the week of the designated person's birthday.

[Fan Note]: The coat looks very much like the one Michael Jackson was wearing to the Dame Elizabeth Taylor event - and not to the World Music Awards.