Jim Ellis Chevrolet Celebrates Fifth Year Supporting Murphey Candler Little League

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Murphey Candler Youth Baseball

We are delighted to be involved with the American tradition of youth baseball.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

Jim Ellis Chevrolet, one of 34 Chevrolet dealers from the Atlanta area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2010 baseball season, raised nearly $112,200 in total donations from the dealership and private parties.

In addition to monetary support, Jim Ellis Chevrolet provided Murphey Candler Little League with equipment donations, an opportunity to raise (and keep) up to $10,000 through a unique fundraiser, and participation in a baseball clinic led by the Atlanta Braves.

"Jim Ellis Chevrolet remains committed to the community by actively participating in youth sports and other worthwhile events," says Mark Frost, General Manager.

This is the fifth year running that Jim Ellis Chevrolet has supported the Murphey Candler Little League. Jim Ellis Chevrolet also sponsors the Youth Football program at Murphey Candler park, and Youth Soccer with North Dekalb Soccer.

“Chevrolet has a long history with baseball and we’re glad we were able to bring that commitment to our youth leagues in Atlanta where our customers and their families live, work, and play,” said Frost . “The instructional clinic was the highlight of the season for many of the kids. They had a blast – and, frankly, we did too.”    

Jim Ellis Chevrolet partnered with the Murphey Candler Little League because of their proximity to the dealership. Equipment donated by Jim Ellis Chevrolet included equipment bags, ball buckets, coach’s clipboards and t-shirts. In addition, the dealership helped donate either a Chevy Malibu or a Chevy Equinox to be used as a fundraiser by the league. The winner of the fundraiser got to choose one of the two vehicles.

“We are delighted to be involved with the American tradition of youth baseball,” said Mark Frost, of Jim Ellis Chevrolet. “Sponsoring Murphey Candler Little League gave us the opportunity to illustrate our commitment to the youth and families in Atlanta and we’re glad to have achieved such positive outcome for the community.”

In 2010, more than 980 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball and helped raise more than $3 million for youth baseball programs across the USA. Now in its fifth year, more than $11 million has been contributed to youth baseball in the communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work, and play.

For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, visit http://www.YouthSportsWired.com.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long lasting pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers “gas-friendly to gas-free" solutions including the Cruze Eco and Volt, both arriving in late 2010. Cruze Eco will offer up to 40 mpg highway while the Chevrolet Volt will offer up to 40 miles of electric, gas-free driving and an additional 300 miles of extended range (based on GM testing; official EPA estimates not yet available). Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at http://www.chevrolet.com.

About Jim Ellis Chevrolet

This award-winning Atlanta area Chevrolet dealership carries everything from Chevy Tahoe and Silverado trucks to the new Camaro. Jim Ellis Chevrolet is also the Atlanta area’s Corvette specialist dealer! Mr. Goodwrench service specialists are available for all GM cars and trucks. To learn more please visit the Jim Ellis Chevrolet website

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