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DETROIT, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Car enthusiasts, party goers and compassion will converge on Detroit's Cobo Center when the 2009 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black-tie gala takes place Jan. 16, 2009 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets for one of the top single-night fundraising events in the nation go on sale today. The annual event has delivered more than $6 million to children's charities in Southeastern Michigan.

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Tickets are $400 each and available for purchase today by calling 888-838-7500 or by visiting http://www.charitypreview.com/ .

"The tough economy makes this event even more critical to the thousands of local kids in need of our help," said NAIAS Senior Co-Chair Joe Serra. "When times are this tough, those in need are in situations that are even more dire. The gowns and tuxedos are merely a back-drop to the duty at hand for our city and people. Chrome never shines as brightly as the Detroiter's hearts who traditionally give to this cause and we feel this year will be no different."

Since its inception in 1976, Charity Preview has raised over $77 million for children's charities in metro Detroit, over $32 million of which was raised in the last five years alone. Medical treatment, clothing and support services for local kids in need all are made possible through the purchase of Charity Preview tickets.

Beneficiaries of the Charity Preview include: Barat Child and Family Services; Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan; Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit; The Children's Center; Judson Center; Children's Services of Northeastern Guidance Center Assistance League; The Detroit Institute for Children; ThinkDetroit PAL; Easter Seals - Michigan; March of Dimes; Children's Hospital of Michigan; and the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

  NAIAS 2009 Official Dates
  January 11 - 25 at Cobo Center in Detroit
  Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 through Tuesday, Jan. 13
  Industry Preview will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15

The annual black-tie Charity Preview gala will be held Friday evening, Jan. 16

  Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25


  The North American International Auto Show
  Rod Alberts - Executive Director

Entering its 21st year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/ . Don't miss it for the world!