Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 2 September 2004 — Page 32

Page 32* The Muncie Times • September 2, 2004

“A Midsummer Nights Magic” in Los Angeles

Darryl Hazel (right), President of Lincoln Mercury, shares a moment with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jeanine White (left), multicultural marketing manager, Lincoln Mercury, and John Fitzpatrick (second Left), general marketing manager, Lincoln Mercury, at the Scholar’s Reception, part of the 19th annual “A Midsummer Night’s Magic” in Los Angeles recently. Each year The Magic Johnson Foundation hosts a weekend-long fundraiser with proceeds going to the Taylor Michaels Scholarship program that provides scholarships.

John Fitzpatrick, general marketing manager, Lincoln Mercury, gives a check of over $500,000 to Earvin “Magic” Johnson for the Magic Johnson Foundation, at the “A Midsummer Night’s Magic” Celebrity and Charity games at the Forum recently. Lincoln announced an extension into 2005, of its multi-faceted marketing and community service relationship with Magic Johnson.

Lincoln served as presenting sponsor of the event for the second consecutive year. Lincoln recently announced an extension into 2005. Its multi-faceted marketing and community service relationship with Magic Johnson.

“We at Lincoln Mercury believe that one measure of success is how much we give back to our communities,” said Darryl Hazel, Lincoln Mercury president. “Working with Earvin over the past year has enabled us to reach new customers, and at the same time increase our support of programs that meaningfully benefit economically disadvantaged youth and others. We all win by continuing this relationship into the future.”

Darryl Hazel (center), President of Lincoln Mercury, joined Earvin “Magic” Johnson in honoring John Mack (far left), President of Los Angeles Urban League, during the recent 19th annual A Midsummer Night’s Magic Scholar’s reception. Mr. Mack who has served as president of the Los Angeles Urban League since 1969 received the Humanitarian Spirit Award. Lincoln served as presenting sponsor of the annual “A Midsummer Night’s Magic” event for the second consecutive year. Lincoln recently announced an extension into 2005, of its multi-faceted marketing and community service relationship with Magic Johnson.