October 21, 2009

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THINK DETROIT PAL HONORS MAYOR DAVE BING

Mayor is the inaugural recipient of Think Detroit PAL’s “MVP Award”

DETROIT, Mich.— Think Detroit PAL is hosting an event to honor the Mayor Dave Bing for all the hard work he’s done for the children of Detroit.   The event, MVP Award Reception with Mayor Bing , will take place on September 22 at the Berry Gordy Mansion and all proceeds will go to benefit Think Detroit PAL. 
“In this time of a challenging economy across the region, Think Detroit PAL needs financial support more than ever.  This event is a unique opportunity to honor the Mayor for his work and help to support our athletic, academic, and leadership development programs.”  Said Dan Varner, CEO of Think Detorit PAL.  “Our programs are important tools for the personal growth of more than 12,000 children annually and are a key factor in the successful rebuilding of Detroit.”

Think Detroit PAL has received a matching grant from an anonymous donor who has agreed to match all new donations to Think Detroit PAL, dollar for dollar.  If individuals make a donation or purchase tickets your gift will be doubled.  For more information, please contact contact Laurel Whalen at (313) 833-1600 or email her at laurelwhalen@thinkdetroitpal.org.

Think Detroit PAL was formed on March 1, 2006, by the merger of two of the leading youth development organizations in the Detroit area:  Think Detroit, Inc. and the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL). The organization is one of the largest non-profit urban youth leadership programs in the nation, and serves nearly 12,000 youth annually.

For more information or to volunteer or make a donation, please contact Think Detroit PAL at 313.833.1600 or on the web at www.thinkdetroitpal.org