As part of this charity auction, Chrysler Group will be auctioning off Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne's autographed and customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8! There will also be Mopar's latest HEMI V-8 Crate Engine being auctioned off. Proceeds from the auction will be going to United Way for Southeastern Michigan and their President and CEO, Michael J. Brennan, had this to say about this auction:
"It gives me great pleasure to thank Sergio Marchionne and Chrysler Group for their commitment to Detroit and its surrounding communities. ... Through the generous support of those who open their hearts and wallets during the Barrett-Jackson auction, United Way can capitalize on the ability to accelerate the impact of its work in three interconnected areas: education, income and basic needs."
The auction will be taking place April 4-6, 2013 at Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach, Florida. This special contribution is part of United Way's annual community giving campaign that was launched in September, with a $35 million fundraising goal for the organization. Marchionne, who serves as Campaign Chair for the campaign, helped kick-off the annual campaign back in September with a symbolic torch lighting ceremony on Detroit's Hart Plaza.
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