Jeep(R) Brand Re-enlists as Sponsor of 2005 Army-Navy Game
22 Novembre 2005 - 4:26PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Jeep(R) brand continues to support U.S. armed forces as exclusive
Army- Navy vehicle sponsor and through other military-based
programs * OPERATION GRATITUDE care package drop-off sites at
Army-Navy Game and Jeep(R) dealers nationwide * Since 2003
inception, OPERATION GRATITUDE has delivered more than 90,000
packages to American troops stationed overseas PHILADELPHIA, Nov.
22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group's Jeep(R) brand,
returning for the fourth time as the exclusive automotive sponsor
of the Army-Navy Game, along with UPS, the Philadelphia Sports
Congress and the Philadelphia-area Jeep dealers, have joined forces
with OPERATION GRATITUDE(SM) to collect and deliver care packages
for United States troops deployed overseas. During the Army-Navy
Game on Saturday, December 3, a donation drop-off point will be
located in the Jeep exhibit at the Chrysler / Jeep Gate, 11th
Street entrance to Lincoln Financial Field. Donations will be
collected for the duration of the game, which kicks off at 2:30
p.m. UPS volunteers will pack the donations immediately following
the contest. In addition to supporting OPERATION GRATITUDE at the
Army-Navy Game, the Jeep dealers across the country are official
drop-off sites for OPERATION GRATITUDE. Individuals wishing to show
their support for U.S. troops are encouraged to donate items, such
as phone cards, games, new DVDs and CDs, packaged food, reading
materials and letters of support. "As Americans, we enjoy the
freedom and security U.S. troops provide us every day," said Jeff
Bell, Vice President Chrysler and Jeep. "We are happy to have an
opportunity to give something back to those who have given us so
much." OPERATION GRATITUDE, a non-profit organization founded in
March 2003 by Carolyn Blashek to support U.S. Troops serving in
some of the world's harshest locations, is funded entirely by
private donations and staffed exclusively by volunteers. "The men
and women of our armed forces deserve to know we appreciate their
sacrifices," said Blashek. "The support we are getting from Jeep,
UPS and others is incredible. It will not only touch the lives of
tens of thousands of soldiers this holiday season, but will also
help raise awareness for OPERATION GRATITUDE so we will be able to
continue our efforts throughout the year." As the exclusive
automotive sponsor of the Army-Navy Game, the Jeep brand will use
broadcast opportunities surrounding the game to help promote
OPERATION GRATITUDE. Additionally, the Philadelphia Jeep dealers
will encourage donations in newspaper and broadcast advertisements.
The game will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network, the
Westwood One Radio Network, the Army Radio Network, and nationwide
on Sirius Satellite Radio and locally on WDAS 1460 radio and CBS 3
KYW-TV. "The Philadelphia Jeep dealers are proud to support our men
and women in uniform," said Sam DeAngelis, President of the
Philadelphia Jeep Dealer Association. "We are privileged to be part
of the Army-Navy Game and to sponsor OPERATION GRATITUDE." This
partnership is but one element of the Jeep brand's support of the
U.S. armed forces. Other elements include the Jeep Military
Incentive program, sponsorship of U.S. Military Academy and U.S.
Naval Academy athletic programs, as well as other military-based
events throughout the year. The Jeep brand is the only "official
vehicle" ever chosen in the 106-year history of the Army-Navy Game.
Jeep will also be the Presenting Sponsor of this year's Army-Navy
Gala the evening before the game. Suggested donations * New DVDs,
CDs and players * Disposable cameras * Prepaid phone cards *
Handheld electronic games * Puzzle, word-game and crossword books *
Battery-operated fans, Misty Mates or other cooling products *
Commercially wrapped individual packets of trail mix, beef jerky,
nuts, cookies, energy bars, sunflower seeds, candy * Ready-to-eat
tuna or chicken salad kits * Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies * Packets
of powdered beverages * Commercially sealed lip balm * Individual
packets of moist towelettes * Packets of stationary * Novelty items
* New knit hats and gloves * New silk-screened T-shirts (sizes
large and extra large) * Travel-size containers of foot powder *
Unsealed personal thank you cards and letters of support OPERATION
GRATITUDE drop-off points: During the Army-Navy Game on Saturday,
December 3, a donation drop-off point will +be located in the Jeep
exhibit at the Chrysler / Jeep Gate, 11th Street entrance to
Lincoln Financial Field. Participating Jeep dealers nationwide
(through Jan. 2, 2006) Army - Navy Salute at Penns Landing:
Columbus Blvd. at Chestnut Street, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 3-4
About Jeep Freedom, adventure, mastery, authenticity and the
capability to go anywhere and do anything are the hallmarks of the
Jeep brand worldwide. Created during World War II to help the men
and women serving our country, the Jeep brand has earned its
reputation during more than six decades of SUV leadership. The Jeep
brand offers a special $500 "Military Incentive" as a way of saying
thank you to those who protect and serve the United States of
America. About OPERATION GRATITUDE OPERATION GRATITUDE is a
501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization that sends care
packages addressed to individually named U.S. troops deployed in
Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Korea and onto military ships
all over the world. Its mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to
a service member's face and to express to all troops the
appreciation and support of the American people. For safety and
security, the assembling of packages occurs at the California Army
National Guard, 746th QM BN Armory in Van Nuys, Calif. Visit
http://www.operationgratitude.com/ About the Philadelphia Sports
Congress The Philadelphia Sports Congress (PSC), a division of the
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, seeks to attract
major sporting events and conventions to the Philadelphia area. The
PSC produces the Army-Navy Game for the City of Philadelphia in
conjunction with the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval
Academy. Philadelphia will host the 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009
games, in addition to this year's game. Philadelphia is the Land of
the Free, Home of the Game. Visit
http://www.phillylovesarmynavy.com/ . DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group
CONTACT: Suraya DaSante of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-4889, Web
site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.operationgratitude.com/
http://www.phillylovesarmynavy.com/
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