Boston College Students to Compete in Dodge High Caliber Challenge Road Trip for Charity

Boston College Students to Compete in Dodge High Caliber Challenge Road Trip for Charity

* Students will travel more than 1,500 miles to raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders * Team of three Boston College students will compete against teams from Northwestern University and Texas Christian University * Members of the winning team will each be awarded the grand prize of a 24-month lease on an all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber

BOSTON, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While many college students will spend their summer vacation working at summer internships, looking for full- time jobs or just enjoying some time off, three Boston College students will embark on the Dodge High Caliber Challenge, a five-day road trip beginning on Monday, June 5 to generate awareness for Global Music Project and raise money for Doctors Without Borders.

Team captain Stefanie Sitzer, along with team members Woody Tondorf and Jennifer Cowperthwait, will represent Boston College as they compete against teams from Northwestern University and Texas Christian University to see who can creatively use the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber to raise awareness for Global Music Project, a non-profit organization that allows individuals to download songs for a minimum donation of $1 per song with proceeds going to select charities.

On Monday, June 5, the team will hold a kick-off event in Boston, then will take to the road and stage fundraising events in Philadelphia; Raleigh, N.C.; and Jacksonville, Fla., before arriving in Miami. At each event, the team will give away five free music downloads to the first 100 people who participate. For each song downloaded, Dodge will donate $1 on the team's behalf to Global Music Project, benefiting Doctors Without Borders, with a maximum donation of $10,000.

On Friday, June 9 in Miami, all three teams will unite to participate in one final fundraising event. At this time, Dodge will announce the team that earned the most points as the winner of the High Caliber Challenge. Each member of the winning team will win a 24-month lease on a Dodge Caliber. Members of the other two finalist teams will each receive $500.

"We are extremely motivated to tackle the Dodge High Caliber Challenge," said Sitzer. "This competition will provide us with a unique opportunity to test our skills as a cooperative group and will allow us to leverage the Dodge Caliber's unique MusicGate Power(TM) liftgate speakers, to play music featured on Global Music Project."

Throughout the road trip challenge, Sitzer and her team will earn points for completing various activities ranging from giving away free song downloads to maintaining an online travel journal complete with photos. Access to the team's journal and profiles on each member will be available online at Boston.DodgeHighCaliberChallenge.net beginning Thursday, June 1 and will be updated daily during their road trip.

"The Dodge High Caliber Challenge combines the Millennial's passion for adventure, music, technology and philanthropy in one great road trip," said Tom Loveless, Director - Dodge Marketing & Global Communications. "Only one team will win first place, but each of the teams will have a chance to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders and experience the road trip-friendly features of the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber."

Team Boston was selected for the Dodge High Caliber Challenge based on the proposal they submitted, outlining how they would raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders.

About Team Boston

With resumes full of experiences that range from producing television shows to playing collegiate sports and volunteering, Team Boston brings a unique set of talents and skills to the Dodge High Caliber Challenge.

* Stefanie Sitzer, a 19-year-old sophomore from Newport Beach, Calif., majoring in communications and Spanish, is constantly on the run. Between volunteering for the Samaritans of Boston and donating her time to a suicide prevention help line, Sitzer plans on traveling to Buenos Aires before beginning an internship at HBO this summer.

* Woody Tondorf, 22 from Hingham, Mass., graduated in May with a degree in political science. After starring in Boston College's Web-based TV series "The BC," a parody of "The OC," Tondorf is moving to Los Angeles in August where he'll write and produce for HBO.

* Jennifer Cowperthwait, a 21-year-old communications major, will bring dedication and teamwork to the Boston team after years of playing competitive Lacrosse. The Berwyn, Penn., native is looking forward to driving along the East Coast and plans on moving to California after graduation to pursue a career in event planning.

The Competitors

The Chicago team attends Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Ill., and is made up of a jazz studies major, a pre-med and economics major, and a broadcast journalism major. Their road trip will begin in Chicago and continue through Nashville, Tenn.; Atlanta; and Tampa, Fla., en route to Miami.

The team representing Dallas hails from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, where they are all studying marketing. They will begin their trip in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and stage events in Houston, Mobile, Ala.; and Orlando, Fla., before arriving in Miami. More information about all of the teams and the program can be found at www.DodgeHighCaliberChallenge.com.

Dodge Caliber

The 2007 Dodge Caliber takes a new slant on the entry-level vehicle segment by combining high value with bold styling and clever features. At a starting U.S. MSRP of just $13,985 (including $560 destination), the five-door Caliber blends Dodge attitude with the capability and versatility of a sport- utility vehicle, and the affordability and fuel-efficiency of an entry-level compact car. Its design commands attention and evokes attributes that define the Dodge brand: bold, powerful, capable and street smart.

The Dodge Caliber is chock full of interior features rarely found on entry-level compact vehicles including: MusicGate Power liftgate speakers, Chill Zone cooled beverage storage bin, unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player and an available dual purpose self-charging removable flashlight.

As a vehicle destined for global markets, the 2007 Dodge Caliber uses innovative new engines and a continuously variable transaxle (CVT) to deliver world-class performance, fuel economy and refinement, no matter where the road leads.

Source: Chrysler Group

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