OWN A PIECE OF THE REX ! ! !

Tyrannosaurus rex has inspired genrations of school childern, scientists, artists and film-makers ever since Henry Fairfield Osborn of the American Museum of Natural History gave this ferocious beast its name in 1905. T. rex is now coming to the Museum of Paleontology in Berkeley to stand in the three story atrium of our new location, the Valley Life Sciences Building. And, YOU can "own a piece of the Rex"!!!

We offer you this unique opportunity to participate in our T. rex1 campaign. As you can see from the list below, you may choose from a variety of bones. In return for your tax-deductible donation, your name will appear on our permanent donor plaque, you will receive a personalized certificate of appreciation along with your receipt, and you will be invited to a special dedication ceremony. Your contribution will be used for the mounting of our T. rex and the completion of the surrounding exhibit area, which includes an interactive learning center accessible to the community at large.

We have already received many wonderful gifts from the community through this campaign, including a special surprise gift.

Here's the list of bones you can donate towards, or donate a bone in someone else's name -- its a gift for dinosaur enthusiasts that will last for generations to come!

Small caudal vertebrae $100

Medium caudal vertebrae $150

Large caudal vertebrae $200

Chevrons $20

Sacrum $1500

Pelvis $2500

Dorsal vertebrae $300

Cervical vertebrae $400

Skull and jaws $5000

Teeth $25

Scapula $200

Ribs $150

Humerus $150

Radius $100

Ulna $100

Metacarpals $75

Fingers and claws $50

Femur $750

Tibia $500

Fibula $400

Metatarsals $100

Toes and claws $50

Send us the following information if you would like to participate in this unique campaign:

1. Name(s) (as it want it to appear on the donor plaque and your personalized certificate);

2. Bone(s) (from list above);

3. Amount and Total Amount if for more than one bone; and

4. A check for the Total Amount, made payable to U.C. Regents.

Also, include your name and mailing address. Remember, the Museum will send the certificates and receipts to you. Our Address is:

Please pass this information along if you know others who might be interested in "owning a piece of the Rex". All inquiries should be directed to Judy Scotchmoor, Public programs, phone: (510) 642-4877, email: judys@ucmp1.berkeley.edu.