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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact:
Thursday, August 27, 2009 Barry Florence - 202-365-5401
Publicist

LUDACRIS AND THE LUDACRIS FOUNDATION OFFER THEIR OWN METRO ATLANTA LUDACARES STIMULUS PACKAGE

“Ludacris, The Ludacris Foundation, and Nissan South will give away more than 20 used vehicles to qualifying Metro Atlanta residents during Ludacris’ annual LudaDay weekend festivities”
ATLANTA, GA – Ludacris, The Ludacris Foundation, and Nissan South are partnering to give away 20 used vehicles to several deserving Metro Atlanta area residents during his LudaDay weekend. Ludacris transformed this holiday weekend into LudaDay Weekend to celebrate with friends and ardent fans, as well as, an opportunity to give back to the community. “My foundation’s LudaCares Initiative is dedicated to supporting youth and families in need”, said Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges.

“Our major focus is youth and supporting the family structure stated Roberta Shields, President of The Ludacris Foundation. The Foundation helps people year around through our LudaCares Program. This year we want to do something to help youth and families manage during these tough economic times. Having a vehicle to get back and forth to work and daycare can make the difference in getting and keeping a job, she stated.”

All vehicles will be clean and have passed emissions and Georgia State safety requirements. The event entitled “Stars for Cars - The LudaDay Giveaway” will be held Sunday, September 6, 2009 between 1pm – 3pm at Nissan South on 6889 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA 30260.

In order to be awarded a vehicle, contestants must apply by September 3, 2009 to The Ludacris Foundation at essay@theludacrisfoundation.org. Applications should include: Full Name, Address, and Contact information. Applicants will be asked to write a one page essay on why they feel they deserve the car.

In order to qualify for a car you must display a need for a car, don’t currently have a vehicle, be at least 18 years old at the time of the contest and have a valid Georgia Drivers License. All applications will be screened. Selected applications will be contacted for phone interview. The selected applications will be invited to vehicle giveaway. You must be present to win. Sign a release form.

All donated vehicles will have passed emissions and Georgia State safety requirements. Each vehicle donated will also carry a standard 30 day power-train warranty and free gas for 30 days. Winning applicants will be responsible for Tax, Registration, Tags and Insurance.

This event is a private event and is not open to the public. Media wishing to attend should direct questions/inquiries to Barry Florence, BDC World Public Relations at 202-365-5401. For more information on the LudaCares car give away go to: www.theludacrisfoundation.org/ludacars. Photos can be serviced to publications for coverage pieces.
About the Ludacris Foundation

The Ludacris Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization created to help young people achieve their dreams through the encouragement of “Principles of Success.” We aim to show young people in America that they are the builders of their future. We primarily use music and the arts to connect with young people by listening to their views, issues, and challenges. Our efforts reach youth at all age levels.

Founded in 2001 by multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® award winning artist and actor, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, TLF has achieved notable success. TLF has been named as one of the top twenty "Leading Philanthropy Foundations" by Black Enterprise magazine and featured in The Robb Report’s Worth magazine and The Chronicles on Philanthropy, The Newspaper of the Non-Profit World, for outstanding efforts provided to urban communities. For more information, visit www.theludacrisfoundation.org.