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Comerica First Down Program with Detroit Lions Impacting Community for Seventh Year

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Monday, September 18, 2023

DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are collaborating for the seventh consecutive year on a season-long initiative that assists transformative and impactful community partners throughout southeast Michigan. The Comerica First Down Program ensures that every Lions first down gained during the 2023 season at Ford Field will stretch well beyond 10 yards and reach those in need in the community.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are collaborating for the seventh consecutive year on a season-long initiative that assists transformative and impactful community partners throughout southeast Michigan.
  • "The First Down Program has been instrumental in helping numerous community partners serve the unmet needs of our residents, families, and neighborhoods," said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank National Community Impact Manager.
  • During every Lions home game this season, a Metro Detroit philanthropic organization will benefit by receiving $100 for each Lions first down gained.
  • "It is an honor to continue the First Down Program with a partner as community focused as Comerica," said Detroit Lions Vice President of Detroit Lions Foundation and Community Relations Roxanne Caine.