Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund Sponsors “Eyes On Design” Event For Fifth Consecutive Year
Nashville, Tenn. (June 13, 2006) - The Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund will again sponsor the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology’s (DIO) annual “Eyes on Design” fundraising event to benefit the DIO in assisting and educating the blind and visually impaired.
“The Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund is proud to continue its association with ‘Eyes on Design’ as a gold level sponsor for the fifth consecutive year,” said Christine Karbowiak, chair of the Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund. “The DIO really makes a difference in the lives of so many blind and visually impaired citizens. It’s very gratifying to again team-up with this remarkable organization for such a worthy cause.”
“Eyes on Design” is recognized as one of the largest and most complete vehicle displays assembled each year, attracting automotive designers, automotive decision-makers and consumers from around the world. Historically, the exhibit has showcased more than 200 vehicles, including Indy 500 speedsters, stock cars, Formula One racers and hot rods.
The 19th annual event will be held June 18 on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich.
The Michigan-based DIO was founded in 1972 by business people and local ophthalmologists to provide the support and tools necessary to enhance independence for the visually impaired and blind; develop career opportunities in the allied health field that will provide better trained, caring ophthalmic technicians; and help provide answers to baffling problems related to the eye and vision through research. For more information or tickets to any of the DIO events, call the DIO at (313) 824-EYES (3937) or visit www.eyeson.org.
About Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund:
The Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund, the philanthropic arm of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH), is a charitable trust established in 1952 by Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, a predecessor to BSAH. It contributes millions annually to 501(c)(3) organizations in support of causes which champion children’s issues, education, and the environment and conservation.
About Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH):
Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) is the U.S. subsidiary of the Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BSAH and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies also produce air springs, roofing materials, synthetic rubber and industrial fibers and textiles and operate the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.