by WARREN, Mich. — HNN 125 retailer Gardner White is excited to host “Bedtime Stories” with Detroit Lions legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Gardner White’s flagship store in Warren (6500 E 14 Mile Road). The evening is in partnership with the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and American Cancer Society.
Metro Detroit families are invited to enjoy a free, family-fun evening with Johnson, who was most recently inducted into the Detroit Lions “Pride of the Lions,” a permanent display at Ford Field honoring the greatest players in its franchise history. Johnson will read his favorite youth bedtime stories and participate in a kids exclusive Q&A session. Light snacks will be provided. Advance registration is required. Families are invited to bring new children’s books, which will be donated to kids in our community facing a cancer journey. For more information and to register for visit here.
Media RSVP is encouraged. Onsite interview opportunities with Calvin Johnson Jr. and a Gardner White spokesperson are available. Please email Sara Duschinsky, sara.duschinsky@gardner-white.com.
WHO: Family-owned and -operated for 112 years across four generations, Gardner White is a leading Michigan furniture and mattress retailer with 13 stores throughout metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Saginaw. The evening is in partnership with the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and American Cancer Society.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 9
5:30 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Gardner White Warren Store
6500 E. 14 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092
