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The Detroit Tigers have teamed up with The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Save the Tiger Fund to help save tigers in the wild.
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The numbers of wild tigers have been shrinking rapidly. Today, only about 5,000 tigers are remaining in their natural habitat. The largest threats to tigers are poaching and loss of habitat. The Save The Tiger Fund is working with countries in the tigers' habitat to stabilize the population and preserve this beautiful animal.
You, the Detroit Tigers fan, can help! At every home game during the Tigers season the "Pennies For Paws" bank will be on the concourse. Fans are encouraged to place coins in the bank to help save the wild tigers.
The Detroit Tigers and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Save The Tiger Fund wish to thank you for supporting Pennies for Paws through the Michigan Green Schools.
We are proud to announce that with the efforts of over 40 classrooms, more than $7,700 was raised for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Save the Tiger Fund. A letter will be sent to all participating schools and the winners will be notified no later than Friday, March 20, 2009. Each of the top fundraisers will be invited to attend the game on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 1:05 pm when the Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox and participate in a pre-game ceremony to kick off the 2009 Pennies for Paws campaign.
The top fundraisers are:
Class A- Grand Blanc High School
Class B- Delta Kelly Elementary School
Class C- Sequoyah Elementary School
Class D- Port Hope Community School
