Have you ever wanted to own a phone that was autographed by your favorite celebrity or professional athlete? Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program is turning your wish into a reality. Beginning today through November 9, Verizon Wireless is holding the first ever 'HopeLine Online Phone Auction.' Proceeds from the auction will support national domestic violence prevention, education and awareness programs across the country.

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Participants in the HopeLine auction can bid to purchase phones signed by their favorite TV personalities, celebrities and professional athletes including:

- Michael Bolton, Singer
- Ronnie Lott - Former NFL Player
- Ross Powers - Snowboarder
- Andrew Shue, Actor
- Meredith Vieira - Co-Host, "The View"
- Trey Wingo - Anchor, "Sports Center" on ESPN

Bidding on the signed phones is as easy as logging on to the Verizon Wireless Web site. Beginning today, participants can go to www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline , click on the 'Phone Auction' banner to be taken to the 'HopeLine Online Phone Auction' site, which will be conducted on eBay. Not only will the winning bidders receive an autographed item from their favorite celebrity, but they will also win one of the hottest new phones available to Verizon Wireless customers, the Samsung SCH-N330 or the Motorola E815.

HopeLine donations are accepted and Verizon Wireless products and services are available at more than 1,200 Verizon Wireless stores across the country and at Circuit City locations nationwide.