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Press Release - 8 January 2008

BEN Exhibits at Autosport International at the NEC

Automotive Industry Charity BEN is delighted to be exhibiting at this week’s Autosport International exhibition at the NEC.   This has been made possible due to the generosity of Haymarket Exhibitions Limited who have kindly donated BEN’s stand.   Charles Davis, Director of Fundraising & Communications at BEN said “We are very fortunate to have a very close working relationship with Haymarket which allows us to do significant fundraising throughout the year.     It is also very important for us to be seen at automotive events such as this particularly when various industry sectors are present under one roof.”

BEN staff will be busy selling national draw tickets, to win a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SXi 16v, throughout the show with tickets being sold for £2 each.   The winner will be drawn on January 13th, the last day of the show.  Visitors to BEN’s stand will be able to see an example of the winning car which has been donated by Vauxhall Motors who continue to be one of BEN’s major sponsors.

To encourage visitors to its stand, BEN is giving away a copy of its book The British at Le Mans to the individual who purchases the 100th National Draw ticket during the show.   So why not try your luck!

Further information:
Lorna Russell, Media Relations Officer, BEN
T: 01344 294765 M: 07920 138187 Fax 01344 622042
lorna.russell@ben.org.uk

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.
Website: www.ben.org.uk