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Pink Floyd eyeballs fetch £16,500 | Pink Floyd eyeballs fetch £16,500 |
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Two giant eyeballs donated by rock band Pink Floyd have raised £16,500 for homeless charity Crisis. | Two giant eyeballs donated by rock band Pink Floyd have raised £16,500 for homeless charity Crisis. |
The 6ft-high props, made to promote the Pulse DVD, were on the auction site eBay for a week and attracted 46 bids. | The 6ft-high props, made to promote the Pulse DVD, were on the auction site eBay for a week and attracted 46 bids. |
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, a vice-president of Crisis, said extra help was needed in the winter months. | Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, a vice-president of Crisis, said extra help was needed in the winter months. |
A spokesman for the charity said they had been thrilled by the gift and were very pleased so much money had been raised to help their work. | A spokesman for the charity said they had been thrilled by the gift and were very pleased so much money had been raised to help their work. |
Tom Sessions from Crisis added: "This is the ultimate Christmas present for the lucky Pink Floyd fan and will make a huge difference to the lives of the homeless this Christmas. | |
"As well as helping with our Crisis Open Christmas, the money will also help in the New Year with our other year round activities." | |
Crisis will open seven centres in London between 23-30 December, offering homeless or vulnerably-housed people companionship, access to services, learning opportunities and a programme of entertainment. | Crisis will open seven centres in London between 23-30 December, offering homeless or vulnerably-housed people companionship, access to services, learning opportunities and a programme of entertainment. |
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