Christina Aguilera Launches Ticket Auction to Benefit Abused Women; Winners Meet Aguilera on Her ``Stripped 2003 UK Tour'' Whilst Raising Money for Refuge.Entertainment & Feature Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2003 Five pairs of exclusive tickets to see and meet pop diva Christina Aguilera  Some statements may be disputed, incorrect, , biased or otherwise objectionable. Aguilera, who is a victim of domestic violence, is giving the bidding proceeds to Refuge Refuge See also Concealment. Adullam cave where David hid from Saul. [O. T.: I Samuel 22:1] Alsatia (white friars) London monastery; former refuge for lawless characters. [Br. Hist. , Britain's leading domestic violence charity, which provides women and children with a national lifeline life·line n. 1. a. An anchored line thrown as a support to someone falling or drowning. b. A line shot to a ship in distress. c. A line used to raise and lower deep-sea divers. 2. to help and support. Tickets are up for auction on www.christinaaguilera.com or www.stubhub.com -- so Christina fans just need to log on and get bidding. Not only will the lucky winners get the chance to see Christina perform during her first-ever major U.K. tour but they'll also get the opportunity to go backstage and meet the pop icon For the British television series, see . For religious icons, see . A pop icon is a celebrity whose fame in pop culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era. herself. One winning bidder each night will also receive a complimentary membership to Xposed, Christina's fan club. U.K. TOUR DATES 25Oct Birmingham, NEC Arena 27Oct Manchester, E.N. Arena 28Oct Glasgow, SECC 30Oct Belfast, Odyssey Arena 02Nov London, Wembley Arena 03Nov London, Wembley Arena 05Nov London, Wembley Arena 07Nov Birmingham, NEC Arena 08Nov Sheffield, Hallam FM Arena 10Nov Newcastle, Telewest Arena 11Nov Manchester, M.E.N. Arena Christina says: "I want people to understand how important it is to provide a safe place for battered bat·ter 1 v. bat·tered, bat·ter·ing, bat·ters v.tr. 1. To hit heavily and repeatedly with violent blows. 2. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse. 3. women to seek help. This U.K. online auction will raise a lot of money and awareness for Refuge -- a life saving charity." Sandra Horley, chief executive of Refuge, says: "Christina's support is brilliant and it's hugely appreciated. This unique way of raising funds is a first for Refuge and we're absolutely delighted. One in four women suffers domestic violence during her life time -- we want to ensure that abused women get the help they need and that these shocking statistics start to change. "Christina's lyrics lyrics npl [of song] → paroles fpl lyrics lyric npl [of song] → Text m , strength and commitment to the issue and to the charity will give women who are suffering the strength to reach out for help. We're hoping that Christina's fans will see the importance of the work that our charity does and that they'll put in high bids to win the chance not only to see Christina in action but to also meet her in person." Women experiencing domestic violence should call the Refuge 24-hour domestic violence helpline helpline Noun a telephone line set aside for callers to contact an organization for help with a problem helpline n → teléfono de asistencia al público , which offers a lifeline to women experiencing domestic violence -- 0870 599 5443. |
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