DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 17, 2013 - Ticket sales
for the 2013 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview
have exceeded last year's total with one day to go, leaving show
organizers optimistic that the event may raise $4 million.
Charity Preview, presented by Charter One/RBS Citizens, will be
held tomorrow, Jan. 18, 2013, at Detroit's Cobo Center. The black
tie event is regarded as the largest single night fundraiser in the
world, and has raised a remarkable $90 million since it began in
1976. ($50 million has been raised in the last 10 years.)
Some 12,000 people attended the 2012 Charity Preview, which
raised $3 million for children's charities.
Southeastern Michigan charities that benefit from the event
include: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Boys Hope
Girls Hope of Detroit, the Children's Center, Judson Center, the
Detroit Institute for Children, Think Detroit PAL, March of Dimes,
Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation, and the DADA Charitable
Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan.
"Those interested in attending tomorrow's event should act
quickly to purchase tickets," said Jim Seavitt, NAIAS 2013
chairman.
"Charity Preview is the perfect way to celebrate the returning
strength and vibrancy of the auto industry," said Seavitt. "It's a
night for all of us in Detroit to catch our breath after an
exciting week of press conferences and product unveilings, and
reflect on the generosity of the auto industry, which, without
fail, is always here to support our community."
Tickets for Charity Preview are $300, $290 of which is tax
deductible. Charity Preview tickets can be purchased online at charitypreview.com or for more information call
888-838-7500.
Newstalk 760 WJR's morning voice, Paul W. Smith, will once again
emcee the opening ceremony in Cobo Center's new Riverview Atrium.
Smith will welcome dignitaries and VIP guests including Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Wayne County Executive
Robert A. Ficano, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, previous
NAIAS chairmen, and executives from participating automakers. In
recognition of the 25th NAIAS, former Michigan Governors
James Blanchard and Jennifer Granholm will also take part in the
on-stage activity.
Entertainment for Charity Preview will include performances by
aerial performers Duo de Luna, the Union Avenue Band featuring
Michal Baily, Callaghan Smerek, and Tim Gaines.
For more information contact Rohatynski-Harlow Public Relations,
LLC, Joe Rohatynski or Marc Harlow at 248.643.2450, or NaiasMedia2013@roharpr.com.
NAIAS Sponsors
NAIAS 2013 would like to welcome its Premier Sponsors: Delta Air
Lines, DENSO, Johnson Controls, KPMG, Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, Michelin and ZF Group, as well as its Official
Sponsors: AutoTrader.com, MSN
Autos, Panasonic Automotive, Schaeffler, and Opportunity Detroit.
Charter One / RBS Citizens serves as Presenting Sponsor of Charity
Preview. AISIN joins NAIAS as Title Sponsor of the AISIN Drive
Green Experience.
