Events / Causes
April 11, 2012
By Tricia Carr
German automaker Mercedes-Benz committed $1.3 million to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to fund youth coaches in five cities in the United States, a sizeable donation that has the ability to strengthen brand association if luxury consumers take notice.
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