Gardner White to Host “Bedtime Stories” with Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation President, Detroit Lions Legend Calvin Johnson Jr. at Gardner White Flagship Store in Warren, Wednesday, October 9

• Families invited for a FREE evening of bedtime stories and kids exclusive Q&A with Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation President, NFL Hall of Famer “Megatron”
• Special evening benefits the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and American Cancer Society
• New children’s book donations are welcome and will be shared with kids in our community facing a cancer journey

 Gardner White is excited to host “Bedtime Stories” with Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation President, Detroit Lions Legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. on Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Gardner White’s flagship store in Warren (6500 E 14 Mile Rd). 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. For more information and to register for visit here.

Families are invited to bring new children’s books, which will be donated to kids in our community facing a cancer journey.

“We are thrilled to welcome Calvin back to Gardner White, and partner for a very special evening to support the important work of the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and American Cancer Society,” said Rachel Stewart, CEO, Gardner White. “Families are at the core of what we do, so anytime we can help create a special moment and support community, we are all in.”

This year, Gardner White was announced as the Official Furniture and Mattress Store of the Detroit Lions.

The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2008 by Calvin “Megatron” Johnson Jr., former member of the Detroit Lions and 2021 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The foundation’s goal is to assist youth with catching college and career dreams through participation in relevant, realistic, and rigorous initiatives during their progression to adulthood. For more information, visit calvinjohnsonjrfoundation.com.

The American Cancer Society works tirelessly to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society has invested $5 billion in research since 1946 and has provided over 1 million cancer screenings in underserved communities.

“We are thrilled to team up with Gardner White and Calvin Johnson Jr. for this event,” said Jenni Beamer, Senior Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in Michigan. “We thank Calvin and the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation for their partnership, and Gardner White, which continues to find new and impactful ways to champion our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Through their generous support, the American Cancer Society funds ground-breaking research, patient programs and services, and enables us to fund critical cancer prevention initiatives like screening grants.”

Gardner White is a proud 112-year family owned and operated business headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Rooted in providing customers quality products, great value and innovative services, Gardner White is dedicated to the communities they serve. As Detroit’s #1 mattress store, Gardner White is the proud home of The GW Pledge, which commits to delivering customers the best night’s rest. With 13 stores throughout metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Saginaw, Gardner White is the only Michigan furniture and mattress store to provide same-day delivery and nighttime delivery for busy working families. From designer brands to budget-friendly finds, Gardner White truly has something for every style and every price point.

About Gardner White

Family-owned and operated for 112 years across four generations, Gardner White is Michigan’s #1 furniture and mattress retailer with 13 stores throughout metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Saginaw. Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Gardner White is rooted in providing customers quality products, great value and innovative services, and is deeply dedicated to the communities they serve. Gardner White is the presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade and was recently named Top 100 Retailer in the United States, and Best Places to Work by Furniture Today and Crain’s Detroit Business. For more information, visit www.gardner-white.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and X.