2012 Paul W. Smith Golf Classic Raises $520,000 For Think Detroit PAL

    2012 Paul W. Smith Golf Classic Raises $520,000 For Think Detroit PAL

- The 9th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic was held at The Detroit Golf Club
on August 13, 2012.

- Over 260 golfers joined title sponsor, News/Talk WJR 760 and presenting
sponsors Ford Motor Company, Compuware Corporation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan, General Motors Co., The Chrysler Foundation and Ambassador Bridge,
to support Think Detroit PAL.

- Next year marks the 10th Annual event, as the tournament committee and Paul
W. Smith, with the help of all of the many generous sponsors, aim to raise
over $4 million net dollars in 10 years to benefit Think Detroit PAL.

PR Newswire

DETROIT, Aug. 14, 2012

DETROIT, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9^th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf
Classic concluded yesterday evening at the historic Detroit Golf Club, raising
$520,000 – a record high – to benefit Think Detroit PAL.  Local business and
community leaders joined together with title sponsor News/Talk 760 WJR and
Presenting Sponsors Ford Motor Company, Compuware Corporation, Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Michigan, General Motors Co., The Chrysler Foundation and Ambassador
Bridge for this annual fundraiser that supports the youth of Detroit.

"Sponsors are providing the opportunity for these kids to have officials,
clean fields, new uniforms and equipment and the ability to participate like
they should – like they deserve to participate – in the city," said Tim
Richey, CEO of Think Detroit PAL.  "I guarantee you that an investment in
Think Detroit PAL is absolutely an investment in the community, the young
people and the future."

The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic is the largest fundraiser benefiting Think
Detroit PAL, and has raised over $3.5 million in net funds since the inaugural
event in 2004. The tournament connects Detroit area corporations with the
largest nonprofit youth organization in the city. 

Think Detroit PAL provides athletic and leadership development programming for
over 10,000 youth in Detroit, utilizing nearly 1,500 trained and dedicated
volunteers to act as coaches and mentors for the youth they serve.  Think
Detroit PAL aims to build character and instill the values of teamwork,
perseverance and integrity, allowing those in their programs to grow into
productive members of society.

Visit the tournament website to view photos from yesterday's tournament, and
check back soon for information about sponsoring the 10^th Annual event, at
paulwsmithgolf.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn,
Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With
about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's
automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial
services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding
Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

About Think Detroit PAL

Think Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization positively impacting the lives
of nearly 10,000 children each year through athletic and leadership
development programs. Formed through a merger of Think Detroit and the Detroit
Police Athletic League in 2006, Think Detroit PAL has roots dating back to
1970.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company

Website: http://www.ford.com
Contact: Hillary Mulka, PCGCampbell, +1-313-203-7170, hmulka@pcgcampbell.com