Curry Will Bungee Jump Live on "Today" If Viewers Raise $10,000 for Save the Children and United Way

New York (Wednesday, December 5, 2007) — She's interviewed numerous world leaders, reported live from The South Pole and even jumped out of an airplane - twice, but for the first time ever, Ann Curry plans to bungee jump live on "Today."  On Monday, December 17, if "Today" viewers raise $10,000 for two special charities, Save the Children and United Way, Curry will bungee jump live off the Transporter Bridge in Manchester, UK.

"Today" viewers can make a donation to Save the Children and The United Way by visiting TODAYshow.com.  If the goal of $10,000 is reached, Curry will take the plunge.  Her charity jump is part of the new series, "Today Gets eXtreme," where daring "Today" anchors have been trying extreme sports.  Last week, Meredith Vieira zorbed, this week, Matt Lauer attempted kiteboarding, and next week Al Roker hang-glides. 

Jim Bell is the executive producer of "Today" (Mon.-Fri., 7-11 a.m. ET).

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Save the Children USA is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 28 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.