CHICAGO—Prevent Blindness America (PBA) has kicked off its second annual online auction as part of its 2008 fundraising efforts.

This year’s PBA Online Auction is now open for bidding at www.preventblindness.cmarket.com. The auction will run until June 20, 2008 and features a catalog of items ranging from vacation getaway packages, Walt Disney World tickets, sunglasses, autographed sports and television memorabilia, and much more. All proceeds support Prevent Blindness America’s mission of healthy vision and saving sight.

“Because of the great success we had from last year’s online auction, we are excited to launch this year’s auction with new merchandise, gift certificates, and memorabilia,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness America. “We want to thank all of our friends that generously donated items this year to help with this fundraiser. And, I want to invite everyone to go online and help support our sight-saving mission.”