VANCOUVER - The Chrysler brand announced today the nextstep in its unique partnership with jazz sensation Diana Krall with thedonation of a fully-loaded 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited forauction at a fundraising event in support of the Vancouver General Hospital(VGH) & University of British Columbia (UBC) Hospital Foundation for the VGHLeukemia/Bone Marrow Transplantation (L/BMT) program.
Additionally, a local promotion has been running through which a donationof $50 will be made to the hospital's life-saving L/BMT program from the saleof each new vehicle purchased at a Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) retailerbetween Feb. 14 and March 8, 2002.
The black tie fundraising event, which takes place this evening at theFour Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, is sold out and includes a silent auction, alive auction and a dinner performance by Diana Krall. Lucky bidders will takehome incredible items including a fully-loaded 2002 Chrysler SebringConvertible Limited valued at over $39,000, a spectacular outfit - once wornon stage by Diana's personal friend Sir Elton John and a 10-day trip for twoto Umberto Menghi's Villa Delia Cooking School in Tuscany (Italy) valued at$15,000.
"Our relationship with Diana Krall is exceptional in that we havedeveloped a true partnership with her and her charitable efforts that extendswell beyond the traditional celebrity endorsement of a product," said PearlDavies, Senior Chrysler/Jeep(R) Brand Manager. "We are delighted to have heron our Chrysler team and are proud to help support this extremely worthwhilecause."