The Lincoln
Motor Company teamed with some big names in the worlds of sports and
entertainment this morning to provide meals for about 30,000 people in Detroit this
holiday season.
In support of
the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance, celebs gathered for “All-Star
Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition” at Don Bosco Hall on the city’s west side. The
annual charity event distributed more than 600 turkeys, 100 hams and other
holiday dinner items to Detroit residents on a first-come, first-served basis.
Headlining the
event were comedian Mike Epps, multi-platinum recording artist Big Sean and his
non-profit Sean Anderson Foundation, R&B singer Dwele, and a collection of
professional athletes that included former NBA stars Derrick Coleman, Willie
Burton, Carlos Rogers and Rick Mahorn, and former Detroit Lions Herman Moore, Lomas
Brown and Ron Rice.
“All of these
entertainers and athletes understand what it’s like to grow up in households of
need,” said Tarence Wheeler of The Wheeler Group, event organizer. “They’ve all
enjoyed success, but none of them have forgotten. They understand the
importance of utilizing their success to help others in need.”
Lincoln made a
monetary donation to purchase turkeys and to benefit the Cody Rouge Community
Action Alliance.
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