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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Sarah Collica, Community Director
(248) 359-1558, scollica@marchofdimes.com
Ford Mustang Raffle To Benefit March of Dimes
Detroit (May 6, 2010)— Ford Motor Company is a long-time supporter of the March of Dimes, but this year the company is going above and beyond for babies. With Ford’s donation of a 2010 red Mustang GT convertible, the March of Dimes is hosting a raffle and all raffle ticket revenue will benefit the March of Dimes mission.
Raffle tickets are on sale until June 4 for 10 dollars a ticket or three tickets can be purchased for 20 dollars. The winner is responsible for a 25 percent Federal Witholding Tax and need not be present to win.
Valued at 35,000 dollars, the 2010 Mustang GT Convertible is red candy metallic with a black cloth convertible roof. The mustang also includes charcoal black leather interior, security package with active anti-theft system and wheel locking kit, 19-inch wheels, a comfort package which includes heated seats, ambient lighting and SYNC package.
Since 2005, Ford Motor Company and UAW-Ford have worked side by side with the March of Dimes premier event, March for Babies. This year, Alan Mulally, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company served as a National March for Babies Co-Chair with Ron Gettelfinger, UAW President. In addition to the mustang raffle, UAW-Ford employees across the country organized additional raffles, did many extra fundraisers and participated in March for Babies events as walkers.
To get your raffle tickets or for more information go to www.marchofdimes.com/michigan or call 248-359-1550.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit http://www.ford.com/.
About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
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