PHOENIX (May 16, 2007) – Bidding has opened for the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® ’s Destination Joy^SM presented by LAY’S^® online charity auction. Charity Folks will host the auction, filled with experiences rarely available to the public, through June 14 at www.wish.org/auction to raise money to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

The auction features items donated by high-profile entertainers and athletes, plus one-of-a-kind travel packages, including car rentals courtesy of Avis. Bidders can win items such as:

• A personalized outgoing phone message from actress Reese Witherspoon
• A ride-along with NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
• A trip for four on the WWE^® corporate jet to attend Wrestlemania^® 24
• Golf with rock ‘n’ roll legend Alice Cooper
• A “Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me!” experience at Disneyland^® Resort
• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train for five days with Navy SEALs

“We’re grateful for all the generous donations to the Destination Joy online auction,” said David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and chief executive officer. “In the next four years, an estimated 100,000 children in the United States will be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. The auction will help us grant their wishes and spread the word about our joyful mission.”

“I am delighted to partner with NASCAR to donate an exclusive package for the Destination Joy online auction – to meet with me and then watch this year’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in Indianapolis,” said Jimmie Johnson, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion and Make-A-Wish Foundation National Advisory Council member. “Helping grant a child’s wish has been a truly life-changing, joyful experience for me. You do not have to be a celebrity to make wishes come true. I want people to realize that we all have the power to grant a wish – whether it’s participating in the online auction or donating your time, talent or professional skills to help make the wishes of these courageous children come true.”

Avis Rent A Car is supporting Destination Joy presented by LAY’S^® as the Official Rental Car of the online auction.

Destination Joy^SM presented by LAY’S^® is the first national campaign for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the world’s largest wish-granting organization. The campaign will inspire and empower people to share their much-needed time, talents and resources to grant wishes.

People can visit the Make-A-Wish^® Web site at www.wish.org to discover ways to help grant wishes to seriously ill children, such as donating frequent flier miles, hotel loyalty points or professional skills and services. The new “Ways to Help” section also enables visitors to explore volunteer opportunities and wish-granting needs at Make-A-Wish chapters nationwide.

For more information about the Destination Joy^SM presented by LAY’S^® online auction and volunteer and donor opportunities, go to www.wish.org/auction or contact your local Make-A-Wish chapter.