DETROIT, July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chevrolet will
offer six exclusive ticket packages for auction, including a
once-in-a-lifetime "Ultimate Manchester United Fan Experience" for
the highly anticipated match against Real Madrid at Michigan
Stadium as part of the Guinness International Champions Cup
(ICC).
Proceeds from the auction hosted at charitybuzz.com will benefit
United Way for Southeastern
Michigan.
Soccer fans can place bids now through July 22 for a chance to win one of six ticket
packages that include four tickets to the match, hospitality,
pre-game access and more. Complete auction details are available at
charitybuzz.com/manchesterunited.
As the Official Shirt Sponsor of Manchester United, the team
will wear Chevrolet-branded shirts during the Aug. 2 match that also feature a commemorative
United Way badge. Each auction winner will receive one of the
game-worn shirts from the team's new kit, which debuted earlier
this week.
"Like the athletes who give their all on the field and the
lifelong fans who go the distance to support them, Chevrolet wants
to connect everyone with the spirit that makes soccer the world's
favorite sport," said General Motors President Dan Ammann, chair for the 2014-15 United Way for
Southeastern Michigan Workplace Campaign. "From backyards to the
'Big House,' Chevrolet is proud to support our local communities
and United Way."
The auction extends GM's and the GM Foundation's ongoing support
of United Way and its mission to improve communities and individual
lives by focusing on education, financial stability and such basic
needs as food and shelter.
In 2010, the GM Foundation pledged its largest grant ever –
$27.1 million to United Way for
Southeastern Michigan to establish
a "Network of Excellence" in seven Detroit-area high schools. The grant is also
helping to advance early childhood education in the area. Over the
last two years, GM employees and retirees have contributed more
than $11 million through the
company's United Way campaign, and have donated more than 7,200
hours of volunteer service at the Network of Excellence schools
since 2011.
"United Way for Southeastern
Michigan is honored to partner with Chevrolet for the
Manchester United auction packages — these are two of the most
storied and beloved brands in the world," said Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United
Way for Southeastern Michigan. "With the same spirit that
soccer fans unite to support their team, we are committed to
uniting the community in support of making Greater Detroit one of the best places to live
and work. We are deeply grateful to GM for their partnership and
for this exciting opportunity to move our mission forward."
The Manchester United ticket packages available for auction
include:
Ultimate Package
Four (4) VIP tickets (8/2:
Manchester United vs. Real Madrid)
Pre-Game pitchside walk
Game Worn Shirt - Signed
Meet & Greet with Manchester United Players
On-field Mascot escorting player on field (7-13 year old)
Attend Open Training Session
Four (4) tickets to a match at Old Trafford Stadium
VIP Package
Four (4) VIP tickets (8/2: Manchester
United vs. Real Madrid)
Pre-Game pitchside walk
Game Worn Shirt
Four (4) tickets to a match at Old Trafford Stadium
Executive Package
Four (4) VIP tickets (8/2:
Manchester United vs. Real Madrid)
Pre-Game pitchside walk
Game Worn Shirt - Signed
Meet & Greet with Manchester United Players
Fred the Red Package
Four (4) VIP tickets (8/2:
Manchester United vs. Real Madrid)
Pre-Game pitchside walk
Game Worn Shirt
On-field Mascot escorting player on field (7-13 year old)
Super Fan Package
Four (4) VIP tickets (8/2:
Manchester United vs. Real Madrid)
Pre-Game pitchside walk
Game Worn Shirt
Red Devil Package
Four (4) tickets (8/2: Manchester
United vs. Real Madrid)
Pre-Game pitchside walk
Game Worn Shirt
Attend Open Training Session
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's
largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and
selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year.
Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that
feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality.
More information on Chevrolet models can be found at
www.chevrolet.com.
About United Way for Southeastern
Michigan
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring
power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable
and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by
a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government,
human services, education and the community. United Way provides
opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Campaign
and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents
each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting
children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering
neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness.
Additional information is available at www.liveunitedsem.org.
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