Join Hands with Bridgestone Firestone and the Marines to Make the Holiday Season Joyful For Those Less FortunateDealers and the company's retail stores serve as drop points for 2006 Toys for Tots program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 21, 2006)- Do you want to make someone's holiday brighter this season? Join Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to spread good cheer and make the holidays happier for thousands of needy children across the United States.
For the third consecutive year, BFNT and the Marine Corps Reserve are gathering new toys, books and other gifts for children during the upcoming holiday season. Designated Bridgestone Firestone retail outlets (independent and company-owned stores) will serve as drop-off points in their home communities.
Individuals wishing to contribute items to this worthy cause can take the unwrapped toys and gifts to their nearest participating Bridgestone Firestone dealer, Firestone Complete Auto Care, TiresPlus or ExpertTire location and place them in a collection box in the customer lounge. Call 1-877-TIRE-USA or visit bridgestonetire.com for the nearest location. This year's local toy collection campaign runs from now through Dec. 15.
“Every year we look forward to giving back to the community. In giving back, our efforts not only address our corporate mission but also to our calling as human beings. We are excited about enlisting our retail locations as collection points for the Toys for Tots campaign. Building on the success of the previous years, we hope to brighten the holidays for even more deserving children this year,” said Mark A. Emkes, chairman and CEO of BFNT and its parent company, Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.
For a downloadable image of the Toys for Tots logo; please visit: http://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/corporate/news/releaseimages/ToysforTotsLogo.jpg
About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.