Rock Quarry Elementary School and Chrysler Brand Partner to Help Rebuild the Tuscaloosa Community Schools

TUSCALOOSA, Ala., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chrysler brand is teaming up with the Rock Quarry Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to help replenish tools and supplies lost in last month's deadly tornadoes.

Locklear Chrysler Jeep® Dodge will bring out the entire Chrysler brand lineup for the public to test-drive. For each test-drive, Chrysler will donate $20. Profits raised will benefit three Tuscaloosa public elementary and middle schools – Alberta Elementary School, Holt Elementary School and University Place Elementary/Middle School. Test-drives will take place at the annual Rock Quarry Country Fair from 4 p.m. -7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.

"The Rock Quarry Country Fair gives us a wonderful opportunity to raise money for the schools that were completely destroyed by the storms," said Cathy Elliott, Rock Quarry PTA President. "These kids deserve a fully functioning classroom, and this is our chance to come together and help rebuild so much of what was lost."

Admission on the day of the event for the public into the fair is $10. Preordered wristbands are available for $8 in the Rock Quarry Elementary school front office. Attendees can participate in many family activities, including a moonwalk, carnival booths, prizes to win and a rock-climbing wall. Fairgoers also are asked to bring an age-appropriate book for preschoolers through eighth grade that will be donated to help build classroom libraries for the next school year.

About the Chrysler Brand

The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology – all at an extraordinary value – since the company was founded in 1926.

Whether it is the groundbreaking, bold design of the Chrysler 300, the sleek elegant styling of a Sebring Convertible, or the "family room on wheels" functionality of the Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler brand vehicles reward the passion, creativity and sense of accomplishment of its owners. Beyond just exceptionally designed vehicles, the Chrysler brand has incorporated thoughtful features into all of its products, such as the Stow 'n Go® seating and storage system on the Chrysler Town & Country, Four-Cylinder Fuel Saver Technology in the Chrysler 300 and Uconnect phone utilizing Bluetooth technology on the Chrysler Sebring and Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Both Sebring models also achieve 30-mpg highway fuel economy.

Chrysler celebrated the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the 2009 model year. With more than 65 segment-firsts introduced since 1983 and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler Group LLC has solidified its leadership in the segment. The 2010 Chrysler Town & Country continues to set the mark in minivan value with more than 40 new or improved features from the previous generation, including unsurpassed 17 city / 25 highway mpg fuel economy. The 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is also the first minivan in the segment to feature the all-new Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path advance safety systems.

The Chrysler brand's succession of innovative product introductions continues to solidify the brand's standing as the leader in design, engineering and value. The premium for the Chrysler brand is in the product, not the price.

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