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Meet Spider-Man, fight cancer

by Michelle Thatcher
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Spider-Man (Credit: Sony Pictures)

Love Spidey? Hate cancer? Of course you do.

Consider this: Stand Up To Cancer [link includes an auto-play video], an organization dedicated to building interdisciplinary teams of experts to focus on solving specific cancer problems, has teamed up with eBay to auction off a number of "celebrity experiences" to raise funds for cancer research.

At the top of the list: a visit to the set of Spider-Man 4 to meet the cast and enjoy a walk-on role, plus a trip to the movie's New York premiere, and designer duds to wear to the show. (At the time of writing, the bid to beat is $5,000.) Or, if you'd prefer, wait until September 5 to bid on a set visit, walk-on role, and tickets to the Los Angeles premiere of Iron Man 2.

Other goodies going on the block in the next few weeks include lunch with Judd Apatow, who will also review your comedy script; a round of golf with Sugar Ray Leonard; and a visit to the set of the CBS Evening News (which is owned by CNET's parent company CBS). Check out the Stand Up To Cancer eBay store for a list of all items in the auction.

All proceeds will go directly to Stand Up To Cancer; consult your tax adviser about tax-deductibility.

Michelle Thatcher has been reviewing technology products for nearly a decade. Her current focus is laptop reviews, with some kitchen gadgetry and Web 2.0 thrown in for good measure.
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by cats58 August 30, 2008 11:04 AM PDT
If you are really interested in finding a cure for cancers, then please view this video, where a man says he has the answers but everyone keeps shutting him down.
Makes you wonder if the Pharmaceutical companies just want the income from all these so-called pill & cures!
Here's the link:
http://www.mygenie.tv/public/department63.cfm?ID=87
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by mickeyhill December 16, 2008 4:17 PM PST
Great Wrk in Supporting people with cancer!!! It just hits you one day as we found out suddenly!!
life is special and only here once! My son robert aged 4yrs old was diagnosed with a brain tumour(craniopharagina) last xmas , over the last year he has had two operations and 30 day doses of spiderman powers (Radiotherapy) He is a Brave little Lad who Thought he was receiving spider man powers through his radiotherapy face mask at christies (UK) , we believe he is getting better but he will be monitored for life! we have a great Family for emotional support etc but others in our situation may find themselves not as lucky and its the educating of illness and disease and family life whilst dealing with disease that are so in need of a strong family and friend bond that is essencial
i would like to Say that your life and family life alters with changes like these!! and these are our children , we are here to protect! and address their needs to the full.
Help is most needed to further cures and better care plans for all cancer patients child or adult.
with love Robert hill Aged 4 massive spider man fan with added Powers !! and his Dad who gets webs spun on him alot!!.
xxxxxxxx ps Keep up the great work !!! Happy Xmas
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