Hayden Panettiere Auctioning A Date With Herself On eBay

Hollywood, CA (BANG) - Hayden Panettiere is auctioning a whale-watching date with herself on eBay.

The 'Heroes' actress is offering the winning bidder and five guests the chance to join her at a fundraising dinner at Eva Longoria's restaurant, Beso.

The following week, the winner and their five friends will go to lunch and on a private whale-watching tour off the coast of California.

Speaking about the auction, Hayden said: "Dolphins and whales are the barometer to the health of our oceans. As go the dolphins and whales, so go the oceans, and then so goes life on earth."

"It's simple, if we save the whales, we can save the world."

Bidding on the auction - which also includes a selection of outfits the actress has worn in various photo shoots - opened yesterday and ends on May 30.

Last year, Hayden was awarded the Compassion in Action Award from PETA for her efforts to attempt to stop whale-hunting in Japan.