A whole host of famous names have joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign, by creating a life-size patchwork smart car to mark the launch of the limited edition smart fortwo pink passion. The patchwork smart is made entirely of fabric donated by celebrities and will be auctioned-off with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Campaign. smart will also donate £10,000 to the charity from sales of the smart fortwo pink passion.

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Over 20 celebrities including Russell Brand, Ryan Giggs, Sara Cox, Elizabeth Hurley, Rachel Stevens, Twiggy Lawson, Joanna Lumley and Jane McDonald have all donated swatches of pink fabric to help create the life-size smart fortwo. The one-off patchwork smart car will be up for auction on www.myworld.ebay.co.uk from Tuesday, October 19 to Friday, October 29. The ‘pink passion’ micro hybrid drive coupe is £10,495 on the road, and the ‘same hybrid drive cabriolet is £12,445. It will be on show at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey throughout October.

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Fabric donated to create the patchwork smart includes everything from shirts and bras to blankets and babygro’s, with celebrities sending messages of support for the auction. Only 100 models of the smart fortwo pink passion are available to buy in the UK, with smart donating £10,000 from the total sales to Breast Cancer Campaign. For more information on smart go to www.smart.com/uk.