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Goodyear to Donate $1 Million Plus to Relief Effort
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is announcing a $1 million gift that is expected to be significantly enhanced through the personal donations of Goodyear's 100,000 associates worldwide. The contributions are to be divided between The New York Times 9/11 Neediest Fund to provide financial aid for rescue workers, civilians and their families and the American Red Cross which is providing aid in Washington, D.C., New York and Pennsylvania. In addition to financial aid, Goodyear has dedicated manufacturing, logistics and delivery personnel to assure continuous tire availability in both New York and Washington, D.C. The company and its network of retailers have been working around the clock to assure a steady flow of product to affected areas by prioritizing and expediting shipments to keep essential equipment operating. Tire engineers have been dispatched to consult with New York City's tire maintenance staff to assist in any tire needs to avoid equipment downtime. Goodyear associates from several plants who are trained emergency professionals are in New York assisting in rescue operations. In announcing Goodyear's gift, Sam Gibara, Goodyear chairman of the board and chief executive officer said, "Our deepest sympathy rests with those who lost loved ones in the devastating events of last week. Goodyear's gift allows the company and its associates to offer our support to the men and women who put their lives on the line to save others. Goodyear and its global family stand ready to do what we can to aid in their heroic efforts. "We understand the daunting task that lies ahead and our company along with our retail and commercial operations will continue to provide whatever assistance is possible." Gibara also said Goodyear's fleet of three U.S.- based airships will display aerial night signs to assist in relief and philanthropic efforts as long as required. Goodyear is the world's largest tire company. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company manufactures tires, engineered rubber products and chemicals in more than 90 facilities in 28 countries. It has marketing operations in almost every country around the world. Goodyear employs about 100,000 people worldwide. For more information about the company, visit http://www.Goodyear.com on the Internet.
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