Ford Motor Company is proud to sponsor CATCH Night of Champions XIX, Wednesday, October 15, at 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn. The event features the CATCH Hall of Fame induction ceremony for local heroes for their service to the community.

This year's inductees are Detroit Tigers' center fielder Curtis Granderson; Beaumont Hospital major donors and philanthropists Florine and Peter Ministrelli; and Andiamo Restaurant Group owners Rosalie and Joseph Vicari.

The annual Dr. Clarence Livingood Humanitarian Award will also be presented. This year's recipient is Dr. Ernest Krug III, honored for his work as Chief of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Beaumont Hospital.

"Ford Motor Company has been a major supporter of CATCH since 1989 and the presenting sponsor of Night of Champions since 1991," said Jim Hughes, Executive Director of CATCH. "Without its ongoing support, the Night of Champions event would never have been as successful."

The night features a sit-down dinner and live auction of one-of-a-kind packages, including unique dinners and sports experiences.

Tickets for CATCH Night of Champions XIX are $175, with all proceeds benefitting CATCH. For ticket information, please call the CATCH office at 313-876-9399, or visit http://www.catchcharity.org

About CATCH

CATCH, founded in 1987 by former Detroit Tigers Manager Sparky Anderson, raises funds for items and services that improve the quality of life of sick, injured and needy pediatric patients who receive care from Children's Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital. Included are the CATCH Pediatric Mobile Health Programs that provide basic health services for Detroit children who experience barriers to accessing health care.

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 228,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.