Wally Edgar Chevrolet supports Lake Orion Little League Baseball

Sept. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Wally Edgar Chevrolet, one of 39 Chevrolet dealers from the Detroit area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2011 baseball season, raised nearly $62,150 in total donations from the dealerships and private parties. In addition to monetary support, Wally Edgar Chevrolet provided Lake Orion Youth Baseball 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 Detroit Tigers and Ripken Baseball.

“Chevrolet has a long history with baseball and we’re glad we were able to bring that commitment to our youth leagues in Lake Orion,” said Mark Gratsch, General Manager for Wally Edgar Chevrolet. “The instructional clinic was the highlight of the season for many of the kids. They had a blast – and, frankly, we did too.”      

Wally Edgar Chevrolet partnered with the Lake Orion Youth Baseball League because of the league’s proximity to the dealership. Equipment donated by Wally Edgar Chevrolet included equipment bags, ball buckets, dugout managers and t-shirts. In addition, the dealership helped donate either a Chevy Cruze 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 Gratsch, of Wally Edgar Chevrolet. “Sponsoring Lake Orion Youth Baseball League gave us the opportunity to illustrate our commitment to the youth and families in Lake Orion and we’re glad to have achieved such positive outcome for the community.”

In 2011, more than 1,200 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball. Now in its sixth year, more than $14 million has been contributed to youth baseball in the communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work, and play.

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