As of today, Jillian Michaels's Yamaha FZ1 motorcycle from Season 4 of NBC's The Biggest Loser is up for auction on eBay. But this is no ordinary auction--100% of the proceeds will go the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund...
Upon hearing of the tragic Haitian earthquake, the SELFy star knew she needed to help, and encourage others to do the same: "The current destruction in Haiti is devastating. Haiti holds a special place in my heart and I knew that I had to do something to help. I hope that the money raised from the auction of my bike will provide some relief to those suffering."
In a letter posted on her auction page, Jillian recounts her experiences in Haiti:
"When I was 28 years old and at a major cross roads in my life something in my heart called me to Haiti. I was soul searching, lost, confused, looking for direction. I was in Haiti for roughly 3 weeks. I traveled the entire country from Cap-Haitien through Port-Au-Prince down to Jacmel. I went there not knowing what to expect and even slightly scared for my well being. What I found was shocking. The people were the most kind, loving, open and generous souls I had ever met. Even with nothing, living in shanties, they would literally give you the shirts off their backs. They brought me into their homes. Fed me soup. Shared their stories and their culture. Showed me the true potential of the human spirit. They showed me how to cultivate the fabric of resilience, and gave me an overall perspective on life that changed me forever."
To place a bid on the famous motorcycle, view photographs Jillian's trip to Haiti, and read the rest of the fitness guru's heartfelt letter, head over to eBay, and for more ways to help, visit our SELFy Stars blog.
--Kaitie Ames
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