NEW YORK, March 19, 2008 – Ford
Motor Company, which has dedicated more than $95 million
in cash and in-kind contributions for breast cancer
education and research for 14 years, announces today
that it is doubling its contribution to Susan G. Komen
for the Cure each time it sells a ’Warriors in Pink’
package for the 2009 Ford Mustang.
“Thanks to the tremendous response
from our dealers and customers to the 2008 ‘Warriors in
Pink’ Mustang, we knew we needed to continue offering
the package, and we’re happy to be able to increase our
support for the Cure at the same time,” said Connie
Fontaine, Ford Experiential Marketing manager.
Produced in a limited edition
of 1,000 units, the Mustang with Warriors in Pink
package was designed exclusively in support of Susan G.
Komen Foundation for the Cure. New upgrades for the
2009 package are featured on the Ford display at the New
York International Auto Show.
Available on the Mustang V-6
Premium Coupe and Convertible models, the Warriors in
Pink package includes a unique grille and will add a
pink ribbon and pony fender badge, pink Mustang rocker
tape striping, charcoal leather seats with pink
stitching, aluminum-spoke steering wheel with pink
stitching and charcoal floor mats with pink ribbon and
contrast stitching.
Coupes also can be ordered with
the all-new glass roof option. Three body colors will
be available: Black, Brilliant Silver and Performance
White.
Ford Warriors in Pink
Launched in 2006, the Ford Warriors in Pink campaign
recognizes the strength and courage it takes to deal
with the everyday challenges of fighting breast cancer.
Ford’s goal in 2008 is to
donate more than $1 million for the Cure through these
sales of the special Mustangs, Warriors in Pink apparel
and other fundraising efforts.
The Warriors in Pink apparel
collection for men and women feature important symbols
signifying the message of hope, strength and unity in
the commitment to the fight against breast cancer. All
apparel is available on http://www.fordcares.com, and
100 percent of net proceeds are donated to Komen for the
Cure.
The limited-edition 2009
Mustang with Warriors in Pink will be available through
Ford dealers this summer.
Mustang is one of the greatest
automotive sales success stories of all time. Nearly
one out of every two sports cars sold in America is a
Mustang, and the Mustang is also America’s best-selling
convertible.