Congratulations to the Goodfellows

Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Company

This morning the The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit honored Ford CEO, Alan Mulally with the Edward McNamara Goodfellow of the Year Award at Tribute Breakfast XXI at Cobo Hall. Congratulations to Mr. Mullaly, the Goodfellows', and all the volunteers of this 95-year-old charity whose sole mission is to ensure that there is “No Kiddie without a Christmas.” Each holiday season the Detroit Goodfellows distribute holiday gift boxes to over 36,000 children ages four through 13 living in Detroit, Highland Park, River Rouge and Hamtramck. Each child receives warm clothing, toys, books, games and candy.

"The more I learn about the Goodfellows, the more I learn how fantastic an organization it is," Mulally said. "It's amazing what happens when skilled and motivated people get together to help others."

The Goodfellows' have a fundraising goal of $1.3 million this year. If you're inspired to support the organization please click the link above.