Washington  - One-time presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is offering one lucky donor a chance to dine with the former first lady herself in an effort to retire her campaign debt.

Clinton sent a mass-mailing to supporters Tuesday offering what her staff has dubbed the "retirement dinner" with a supporter that donates 5 dollars or more to help her pay back some 20 million dollars in outstanding bills.

Barack Obama, who prevailed in one of the tightest-ever contests for the Democratic Party nomination, has since asked his own donors to contribute to Clinton's campaign as part of an agreement after she suspended her White House bid.

"It sure is nice having a little more time on my hands, and I'd love to spend some of it with you," Clinton joked in her message. (dpa)