This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the McDonald’s All American Games and the first time the Games will auction sports memorabilia from past years and the opportunity to meet with the country’s top athletes.

The auction begins Monday, March 12, 2007 and will sell a number of exclusive autographed items and VIP trips.

Here is a sneak peek:

	An all-expense-paid, VIP trip for two to the 2007 McDonald’s All American Games in Louisville, Ky. Package includes a meet-and-greet with the players, exclusive access to practices and great seats to all the action
	One-on-one dinner with legendary UCLA coach John Wooden in his hometown of Los Angeles
	Memorabilia including a 30th Anniversary basketball signed by McDonald’s All American Alumni Ambassador Alonzo Mourning along with celebrities and sports stars Shaquille O’Neal, Scottie Pippen, Gary Payton, Ludacris, Queen Latifah and more
The McDonald’s All American Games is hosting its first eBay auction to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®). Each year, a portion of the proceeds from the Games benefits a local Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapter. To date, more than $5 million has been donated to RMHC and its network of local chapters from proceeds generated at the McDonald’s All American Games.
For more game information, visit www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com

About McDonald’s All American Games 30th Anniversary
The 30th Anniversary of the McDonald’s All American Games will tip-off in Louisville, Ky. at Freedom Hall on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. The Girls Game begins at 5:30 p.m. EST and will broadcast live on ESPNU. The Boys Game begins at 8:00 p.m. EST and will air live on ESPN.

About RMHC
Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Its programs are grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where children need it most — right in their own communities. RMHC makes an immediate, positive impact on children’s lives through its global network of local Chapters in nearly 50 countries and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room™ and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile™. RMHC and its global network of local Chapters have awarded more than $440 million in grants and program services to children’s programs around the world. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.