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Chrysler Brand Contributes to Haiti Relief Efforts

From a Chrysler Press Release:
  • Chrysler brand President and CEO donates personal Chrysler 300C to raise money for Haiti
  • CEO's Chrysler 300C to be signed by Golden Globe attendees and auctioned for relief efforts for Haiti, expected to raise approximately 1 million dollars
  • Chrysler and Stars for a Cause partner to donate six eco-friendly accessorized vehicles to celebrity charities for auction
  • Nominee, Meryl Streep, presenters, Christina Aguilera, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Felicity Huffman and actor Colin Firth to arrive in their select Chrysler 300 eco style limited edition vehicle, which will be donated and auctioned to charity of their choice
  • Chrysler is the exclusive automotive sponsor for the second-half of "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards"

Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan 17, 2010 - Nominees, presenters and performers arriving to"The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will have an opportunity to help raise money for Haitian relief efforts with a simple signature. Positioned at the entrance of the Beverly Hilton Hotel is President and Chief Executive Officer for the Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, Olivier Francois' personal car, a Chrysler 300C. Francois donated his vehicle so that attendees to the ceremony could place their signature upon the sedan which could then be donated for auction to specifically raise money for Haiti relief efforts.

"Looking at the devastation this catastrophe has caused to an already impoverished country,there is no doubt that we have a social responsibility to assist in any way that we can. This will not be the only funding we will provide to this country on behalf of the Chrysler Brand and Chrysler Group LLC, there is more to come."said Olivier Francois, President and Chief Executive Office — Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "We are pleased to join hands with Hollywood to offer this gesture as part of the relief efforts toward Haiti. And, to my colleague, Dodge Brand President and Chief Executive Officer, who is of Haitian-descent, and to all Haitian-Americans with family in Haiti, our thoughts are with you."

The Chrysler 300C that will be donated for auction is expected to raise approximately 1 million dollars.

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