2 metro Detroit organizations collaborate through apparel

Detroit apparel brand collaborates with a foundation for a positive cause.

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is partnering with Born in Detroit to raise proceeds for the foundation.

Here is all you need to know:

Team23 Collection

The limited collaboration ends May 10 and includes clothing for women and men. It includes t-shirts, tote bags, beanies, and additional hats and is named the Team23 collection apparel line.

What is the Kirk Gibson Foundation?

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s was created by former Detroit Tigers player Kirk Gibson in 2015 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

As a Tigers player, Gibson wore jersey #23 which inspired the formation of "Team23," The team covers fundraising and volunteering for the foundation.

Currently, Gibson is the color commentator for the Detroit Tiers and special assistant to the Tigers.

"The foundation is always asked if there are clothing options available and now for the first time with this limited-edition Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s Team23 collection, people will be able to showcase their pride in the foundation, all while helping support the Parkinson’s Community and Team23”, said Michelle Newman, COO for The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s in a written statement.

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What is Born in Detroit?

Born in Detroit sparked life in 2020 by two sets of  Detroit brothers Michael and Antony Tomey and George and Alex Bourkoulas plus their friend Michael “Mikey” Shumaker.

“We are proud to partner with the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s.  Being a former baseball player myself, I have always had a huge respect for Kirk Gibson as a player, and now even more so with all he does for his foundation.  We are happy to join his team and to be able to help support his mission to help others with Parkinson’s”, said Anthony Tomey, Co-Owner, Born in Detroit, and The Tomey Group in a written statement.

This brand was created with the idea of showcasing the pride of Detroiters and being a brand partner that champions the city and surrounding communities.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Kirk Gibson's foundation collaborates with clothing brand