Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned Joins Matthew Perry, The Lili Claire Foundation and its Celebrity Supporters To Help Families With Special Needs Children!To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.102203/bb7 DETROIT & IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2003 Today's smart choice for premium quality automobiles, DaimlerChrysler's family of vehicles, and its line of Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned A Certified Pre-Owned or CPO, car is a type of used car. Most often late-model, they differ from run of the mill used cars by having been refurbished, and certified by the original dealer as being as good as new. Vehicles, are supporting families of special needs children with the help of some very special FRIENDS including stars Matthew Perry, James Michael Taylor and Jennifer Love-Hewitt. This past Saturday, October 18, 2003 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, the automotive manufacturer teamed up with The Lili Claire Foundation, and its celebrity supporters, to raise over $730,000 for The Lili Claire Foundation at their Sixth Annual Dinner and Auction that was hosted by Matthew Perry, raffling off a custom outfitted Certified Pre-Owned 2003 Jeep Wrangler "Special California" limited edition. Every dollar raised from both the auction and raffle, will be used to support The Lili Claire Foundation and its community based programs. Established in 1998, The Lili Claire Foundation is a non-profit organization which assists in providing a happy, productive, fully-integrated life for individuals living with Williams syndrome and other neurogenetic birth defects birth defects, abnormalities in physical or mental structure or function that are present at birth. They range from minor to seriously deforming or life-threatening. A major defect of some type occurs in approximately 3% of all births. such as Down syndrome Down syndrome, congenital disorder characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, slow physical development, and characteristic physical features. Down syndrome affects about 1 in every 730 live births and occurs in all populations equally. and autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. , and to provide hope and resources to the families who love them. DaimlerChrysler's Certified Pre-Owned Group has taken the lead to bring together its family of products of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Vehicles, MOPAR MOPAR Motor Parts Corporation (Dodge/Chrysler car parts division) MOPAR Management Of Post Attack Resources Parts and Accessories and its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles to make a difference with The Lili Claire Foundation's efforts. "It is fantastic that DaimlerChrysler's family of automobiles is able to help to raise critical funds to support The Lili Claire Foundation's life enhancing programs and services," said Robin Cursi of DaimlerChrysler. "These children who are living with neurogenetic birth defects are supported by dynamic, loving families that support our company. It is only fitting that we give back!" The Wrangler wran·gler n. 1. One who wrangles or quarrels. 2. A cowboy or cowgirl, especially one who tends saddle horses. Noun 1. that was so sought after is no ordinary Jeep Wrangler either. Called the Rubicon Jeep Wrangler, the one of a kind, brand spanking spanking Pediatrics Corporal punishment, usually of children, in which the buttocks, are pummeled, swatted, or otherwise struck. See Corporal punishment Sexology Slapping, usually of the buttocks as a part of sexuoerotic activity. Cf Sadomasochism. used, Lili Claire Denim Package includes a "Special California" denim Tonneau ton·neau n. pl. ton·neaus The rear seating compartment of an early type of automobile. [French, from Old French tonnel, cask; see tunnel.] Cover and Sun Bonnet, "Special California" denim Seat Covers, Tubular Bumpers, Tubular Side Steps, Rear Light Guards, Fog Lights and a Wrangler Hard Top. But what makes this Jeep even more special is that the event's host, Matthew Perry, lent his creative flair by picking the color of the MOPAR enhanced one of a kind Jeep Wrangler, that was only available through the raffle on October 18, 2003. "As a Chrysler owner myself, it is fantastic to find that the company I chose as the provider of my transportation for my family, is able to give back to families in need," said James Michael Tyler James Michael Tyler (born May 28, 1962 in Winona, Mississippi) is an actor, best known for playing Gunther on the hit NBC sitcom Friends. Biography James Michael Tyler was born the youngest of five children on 28 May 1962 in Winona, Mississippi, USA to a retired , who portrays "Gunther" in the cast of Friends. The 2003 customized Jeep Wrangler was chosen from the inventory ranks of Chrysler's Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program, the winner of the 2002 award for best domestic non-luxury Certified Pre-Owned program from IntelliChoice, a leading automotive information provider. Like all the qualified pre-owned vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler has undergone a 125-point inspection and comes with an eight-year or 80,000-mile power train warranty. This extensive 125-point mechanical, safety and appearance inspection process is personally performed and verified by trained service technicians and quality control specialists. "With every penny going to help families with special needs children...who can help but applaud the Chrysler's CPOV CPOV Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle CPOV Christian Peace Officers of Vermont program," said Matthew Perry. During the event, DaimlerChrysler also provided the automobiles that filled the transportation needs of the many celebrities attending The Lili Claire Foundation annual event. "We are truly excited to have DaimlerChrysler involved with our foundation," said Keith Resnick, Executive Director of The Lili Claire Foundation. "During the coming years, these vehicles will be used to transport the children to and from job training courses in Las Vegas and meeting the needs of these special young adults." About The Lili Claire Foundation The Lili Claire Foundation was founded in 1998 by "Friends" casting director Leslie Litt-Resnick and her husband Keith Resnick when their daughter, Lili Claire, died of heart complications related to Williams syndrome. Williams syndrome is a neurogenetic birth defect birth defect Genetic or trauma-induced abnormality present at birth. A more restrictive term than congenital disorder, it covers abnormalities that arise during the formation of an embryo's organs and tissues and does not include those caused by diseases (e.g. resulting in serious physical problems as well as severe to moderate retardation. The mission of The Lili Claire Foundation is to provide a happy, productive, fully-integrated life for individuals living with Williams syndrome and other neurogenetic birth defects such as Down syndrome and autism, and to provide hope and resources for the families who love them. About Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles The Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) programs aim to reduce the risk of buying a used vehicle with extensive point-by-point inspections, manufacturer-backed warranties and pre-sale repairs and adjustments needed to protect performance, safety and appearance. Moreover, only recent model years and vehicles with limited mileage qualify for quality CPO (Chief Privacy Officer) An individual who manages the privacy issues within an organization. Arising out of the privacy regulations in finance and health care in the late 1990s, the CPO position eventually crossed over to all industries. programs. Note: A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.102203/bb7 |
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