Jeep(R) Brand Falls for Operation Gratitude
Never-Before-Seen Event to be Attempted at 1,200 Feet
WHAT: In dramatic style, Jeep(R) will announce an expanded partnership with Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization that collects letters of appreciation and comfort items from the American public and ships them to service members overseas. The all-new 2006 Jeep Commander will help "jump start" Operation Gratitude's Holiday Donation Drive with a never-been-done- before spectacle.
WHO: Carolyn Blashek, founder of Operation Gratitude
Jeff Bell, Vice President - Jeep, Chrysler Group
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Arrivals
9:50 a.m. Witness the never-before-seen spectacle
*One minute photo opportunity window
10:00 a.m. Jeep and Operation Gratitude Announcement
WHERE: Chelsea Proving Grounds
37000 M-52 South
Chelsea, Mich. 48118
DETAILS: Nearly 2,800 Jeep dealerships across the country will become the first national "drop off" locations for Operation Gratitude's Holiday Donation Drive. The daring spectacle is designed to capture the imagination and motivate individuals across the country to get involved and support our troops overseas as Operation Gratitude begins its push to collect, assemble and ship 30,000 care packages in time for the holidays.
OTHER: Never-before-seen out of the sky Jeep event
Official partnership kick-off announcement by Carolyn Blashek and
Jeff Bell
PHOTOGRAPHERS PLEASE NOTE:
* A 300-400 mm Telephoto lens, or equivalent, will yield the best photo results of the event
* All other supplemental photos can be taken with a normal cache of lenses
POST EVENT B-ROLL IS AVAILABLE AT: Feed Date: Wednesday, Sept. 21 Feed Times: 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. and 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. (ET) Coordinates: Galaxy 11/K15 Analogue DL: 12003 Horizontal
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PRNewswire --Sept. 21