Three Thousand Livonia, Mich., Students to Receive Pizza Party for Supporting Cell Phones for Soldiers
 

DETROIT (Feb. 15, 2011) – Chevrolet, the GM Military Discount, Little Caesars® Pizza and 99.5 WYCD Detroit’s Country will honor Churchill High School and Holmes Middle School this month with a pizza party for its used cellular phone collection efforts benefiting the nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers.
 

The Livonia Public Schools were challenged with a system-wide cellular phone collection drive beginning in 2010. Together the conglomerate collected more than 3,000 cellular phones in December alone, garnering more than 180,000 minutes of FREE calls home for U.S. military serving overseas. The phones were donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing free communication tools to troops serving around the world. Of the 24 schools that participated in the program, Churchill High School and Holmes Middle School collected the most phones for the charity.
 

“It was rewarding to watch the students get behind this collection effort for our troops,” said Ken McMullen, senior communications specialist of Livonia Public Schools. “It is so important for our youth to understand the importance of giving back to the community, and we are grateful for the corporate partners who came together to teach students about philanthropy and honor them for their efforts.”
 

Chevrolet and the GM Military Discount have a history of supporting military causes. In 2010, the duo partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers and vowed to provide $1 million in funds for communication programs through the collection of used mobile phones and cash donations.
 

“Cell Phones for Soldiers is well aligned with our company’s mission to support those who protect our freedom and serve our country,” said Mark Degnan, director of local advertising and marketing/training for the GM Military Discount. “Not only do we salute their efforts, but we salute the youth of Livonia Public Schools for their drive and passion to help our service men and women connect with family for free.”Little Caesars stores across the country began supporting Cell Phones for Soldiers in March of 2010. Since the partnership began, Little Caesars customers have donated more than 24,000 phones to the charity. To honor the students of Churchill High School and Holmes Middle School, pizza will be provided by Little Caesars. Churchill High School will celebrate with 2,100 students in three separate lunch segments on Feb. 15 at 10:50 a.m. ET, on Feb. 16 at 11:25 a.m. and again on Feb. 17 at 11:55 a.m. Holmes Middle School will receive its pizza party on Feb. 23 at 11:15 a.m., Feb. 24 at 11:45 a.m. and on Feb. 25 at 12:15 p.m.
 

About Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc.

Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. (CPFS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing deployed and returning troops cost-free methods to communicate with family while serving in the United States military. Based in Norwell, Mass., CPFS was founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, then 12 and 13 years old. From the recycling of used mobile phones and cash donations, the organization has raised more than $7 million, collected more than 7.5 million cell phones and provided troops overseas with more than 90 million minutes of free talk time. For more information www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JoinCellPhonesforSoldiers.
 

About Chevrolet

Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 4.25 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. 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 Spark, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers “gas-friendly to gas-free" solutions including Cruze Eco and Volt. Cruze Eco offers 42 mpg highway while Volt offers 35 miles of electric, gasoline-free driving and an additional 344 miles of extended range. 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 can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
 

About Little Caesars

Little Caesars Pizza founders Michael and Marian Ilitch opened their first restaurant in Garden City, Michigan in 1959. Little Caesars added more stores in the world in 2009 than any other pizza chain and today is the largest carry-out chain internationally with restaurants on five continents. Little Caesars is growing in prime markets across the country, and is offering strong franchisee candidates an opportunity for independence with a proven system. In addition, Little Caesars offers strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized and appealing characters in the country, Little Caesar.