Memorial Day Deal with GM

Hi,

I thought some of your site visitors might find this useful, if they are in the market for a new vehicle this coming weekend...

As Memorial Day nears, please consider sharing the following story with your online visitors. To many, Memorial Day is about BBQ's and backyard parties. This Memorial Day, we want to invite you to consider posting information on one of the best living memorials to honor our fallen heroes. The Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Home for Children America is set on over 600 acres in Western Michigan. It's a collection of housing, churches and recreational facilities designed to help families who have lost someone in service to their country.

In honor of Memorial Day, General Motors (GM) is honoring America's heroes by supporting the families at the VFW National Home. Buick, Pontiac and GMC will donate $100 for every car sold to the VFW National Home between May 22 and May 31. GM expects to donate several million dollars.

I have included the press release below and would be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding the efforts on behalf of GM in support of the VFW Home for Children. You may also visit www.gm.com for more information. or there is information posted on the GM FYI blog posted on May 22 here: http://fyi.gmblogs.com/.

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Ashley

Ashley Gillam
Weber Shandwick
phone: 972-830-2896
agillam@webershandwick.com

GM RALLIES AROUND FAMILIES OF SERVICEMEN

VFW National Home to Receive Millions from Buick, Pontiac and GMC; $100 from Each Vehicle Sale Supports Families of America's Heroes

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. - As a nation honors its veterans for Memorial Day, Buick, Pontiac and GMC are asking people to remember the unfortunate families of soldiers, especially those who have experienced loss.

Buick, Pontiac and GMC are rallying behind the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Home, a place where families who have experienced loss as a result of military service can heal and learn to move on with their lives. The home, set on over 600 acres in Central Michigan, is a collection of housing, education and recreational facilities designed to help the families of veterans who have experienced tragedy in their lives.

"In service since 1925, we give children, spouses and other displaced family members of veterans and active military personnel the help they need to get back on their feet," said Patrice Green, Executive Director of the VFW National Home. "Some need a place to stay after losing parents or spouses overseas. Spouses need continuing education for careers to help them raise their kids as single parents. Many of these children need counseling or help with the life skills like finding a job or applying for college when they find themselves with no one left to help them."

"On Memorial Day, it is especially appropriate to help the families who have sacrificed the most. We hope to make more people aware of these displaced families and the resources available to them through the National Home," said John Larson, division manager for Buick, Pontiac and GMC.

General Motors , the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

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