O2 have kindly donated a limited edition XDA Atom Pure to be auctioned on eBay, the proceeds of which will go to the Australian Red Cross.

For those unfamiliar with who the Red Cross are, here is a snippet from their website:

Since 1914 Australian Red Cross has been responding to the needs of Australians in suburbs and towns right across the country.

Through war, drought, flood and fire our volunteers have responded willingly and risen to the task with a passion and commitment that has become renowned. Its a reputation that is richly deserved, embodying the universal spirit of the Red Cross.

For many volunteers, such as our emergency services teams, it's a 24 hour a day, seven day a week commitment to helping people whose lives have been touched by tragedy or disaster. A fire destroys a family home ... A bus carrying young children overturns on winding road ... Floodwaters threaten a nursing home.
You can be sure that Australian Red Cross volunteers will be there, offering practical assistance and support at any time of the day or night - no questions asked.

Today we have more than 30,000 trained volunteers and deliver over 60 local programs and services around Australia mostly funded by public donation and corporate partnerships.

The Red Cross are always in need of public support by way of donations and volunteers, and this charity auction will provide some assistance with their tireless efforts.  The list of currently active appeals are:

International Appeals

• Middle East Appeal 2006
• Indonesian Disaster Appeal 2006
• Timor-Leste Appeal 2006
• Winter Appeal 2006
• Avian Flu Appeal 2006
• Asia Earthquake Appeal 2005
• Sudan Emergency appeal
• Disaster Preparedness Appeal
• Niger/West Africa food crisis 2005
• Asia Pacific HIV/AIDS appeal

Domestic Appeals

• Winter Appeal 2006
• Disaster Preparedness Appeal
• Good Start Breakfast Club
   

The XDA Atom Pure donated is a 6 week old review device and will feature here on MTekk in the near future.  Included with this device will be the Peil Frama Atom Leather Case (reviewed on MTekk), Crystal Clear screen protector supplied by Mr. Gadget (already fitted), and full 12 months warranty from O2.

Payment instructions will be outlined on eBay to the winning bidder as they are currently being discussed with the Red Cross.  A link to the auction will appear below after the review has been posted and the device has been placed on eBay.

This auction will be open to Australian residents only and will be delivered by Australian Air Express.  Freight costs will be covered by MTekk.

The Auction has come to an end and has raised $685 for the Red Cross!

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