Coach Receives First Chevy Cares Award at 2018 World Series

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- The official vehicle of Major League baseball and the automotive sponsor of America's PLAY BALL initiative, Chevrolet has been encouraging communities to rally at the ball game since 2006. Last week, the Chevy Youth Baseball program presented their inaugural Chevy Cares award during a special, on-field ceremony at the World Series. 

The award was initiated by Chevrolet to shine a spotlight on those who dedicate their lives to train and invest in youth baseball programs in their hometown. This year's recipient, Mike Van Cleave, who was nominated by his local Chevy dealership, has dedicated over 45 years of mentorship to the young athletes of San Diego. At the age of 8, he joined the Clairemont Hilltoppers, and throughout the years has served as their coach, umpire, and board member. Today, his responsibilities for the team include uniforms and equipment, field maintenance, scheduling, and fundraising. 

Paul Edwards, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing said "Mike goes above and beyond in his selfless dedication to youth baseball and the children on his team and in his community - His commitment and values are the same that drive all of us at Chevrolet every day to put our customers first and contribute in a meaningful way to the communities where we live and work." 

Congratulations from all of us, Mike. We appreciate your years of service to America's young athletes. Enjoy that Traverse! 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Who Do You Drive For? Chevy Joins The Fight Against Breast Cancer

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- Chevrolet, it's more than a brand, more than a manufacturer. For over 100 years Chevy has built a legacy of beneficence, from disaster relief to veteran's programs and youth sports sponsorships.  This October, they join the fight against breast cancer for the eighth year in a row, taking a stance of solidarity to survivors and those undergoing treatment all over the world. 

In hopes of raising 400,000 for the American Cancer Society, Chevrolet has promised a $5 donation for every post that contains the #IDriveFor hashtag on Twitter and Instagram until their goal is reached. The hashtag has already gained huge momentum in social media trends, with hundreds of posts featuring survivor stories, photos of loved ones who lost the battle with cancer, and PINK EVERYTHING. Join Chevy in making strides in the fight to end breast cancer everywhere by sharing your story, post a picture, and tell us who you drive for. 

The #IDriveFor hashtag is not the only initiative that Chevrolet is taking to spread awareness this October.  Numerous displays, events, and activities are scheduled to take place all month long and Chevy invites you to participate, one way to do so is to register for a making strides event near you, to find a walk in your area, click here: https://bit.ly/2qxH5ic

Employees of Chevy and brands underneath their banner are joining in the campaign as well. With walks scheduled to occur throughout the month of October in most major cities. Detroit will wave it's pink flag on October 13th this year at Hart Plaza, near the GM Renaissance Center. A celebration for survivors and caregivers, live music and speeches have been scheduled, along with a rolling start walk, and various activity areas. Chevrolet will also donate $350 dollars for each caution lap completed by the Team Chevy-commissioned pink Chevrolet Camaro SS pace car at the Monster Energy NASCAR cup series races.

Chances are, you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer. Join the movement, spread awareness! Share your story, using the #IDriveFor hashtag on Twitter and/or Instagram. Connect, show solidarity and share your inspiring story today!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Sponsoring Families Through The United Way at Graff Mt. Pleasant

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Here at Graff Mt. Pleasant we are so thankful for the incredible support that our community provides all year long, and as the holidays near it becomes even more important for us to show our appreciation and give back in every way we can! This year we are proud to be sponsoring multiple families through the United Way, and we thought, what better way to bring the community together than by inviting our friends and neighbors to participate as well!

This season, Graff Mt. Pleasant is sponsoring families through the United Way and we want to invite you to make a difference in the lives of those in need too! Each family has provided us with a list of items they are requesting this holiday season. We have gone out and purchased the larger items, but for the smaller items we have set up a Giving Tree in our showroom and are asking you to show your support for these local families if you can. All you have to do is come in and pick a gift tag off of the Giving Tree, purchase the item, and then return the item to the Giving Tree before Wednesday, December 3rd so that we have time to get everything to the families before the holidays are here!

If your family or business is looking for a way to give back to our local community this holiday season, we encourage you to give a gift to support local families through the United Way! We can tell you first hand that each family truly appreciates the help!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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