Fashionable design unicum will be offered on eBay to be auctioned-off in support of the Life Ball during June 20- 30.

Vienna/Munich. In 2006 MINI once again supports Europe’s biggest AIDS
charity event, hosted at Vienna’s town hall. In a joint venture with
international VIPs, MINI will set a positive example in the fight
against AIDS. For the sixth time running, this event represents an
ideal platform for MINI to emphasize its social commitment.

In the course of the Life Ball 2006, Renzo Rosso, founder of the Italian cult label DIESEL, will present a MINI Cooper Convertible, which has been exclusively designed for the event. Following the event, this unique MINI will be auctioned-off via eBay worldwide (www.ebay.com) during the period of June 20- 30, 2006. The proceeds will be used entirely in support of the Life Ball.

At the Life Ball 2006 the French movie star Caterine Deneuve will present the “Life Ball Crystal of Hope” award. This distinction recognizes and honors the fight against Aids.

As the acting president of the American Foundation for Aids Research, Sharon Stone will hold a speech regarding the global Aids situation at Vienna’s town hall square in front of 40.000 spectators.

Naomi Campbell will present the DIESEL fashion show. Alongside 60 top models, including Alexandra Richards and Markus Schenkenberg, numerous VIPs will step onto the catwalk: Bruce Darnell, Andreas Goldberger, Renate Götschl, Arabella Kiesbauer, and Hardy Krüger Jr. Further international stars attending the event are Anastacia, Nina Hagen and Kool & The Gang.