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The Salvation Army's 30th Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Presented by Ford Fund

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will celebrate its 30th Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Presented by Ford Motor Company Fund from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. The fundraiser will broadcast live on News/Talk 760 WJR from Emagine Theatres in Royal Oak. WJR hosts Paul W. Smith, Frank Beckmann, Guy Gordon and Mitch Albom will speak with local and national celebrities, and will be joined by special guest host Jim Vella, president, Ford Fund, beginning at 2 p.m.

Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, has provided five vehicles over five years to The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division.  Ford Fund is increasing its support for the Bed & Bread Club Radiothon this year to assist The Salvation Army’s expanded efforts to serve those in need across the region. You can view the full news release here.

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