Bridgestone's Tires Plus has been named Partner of the Year
by the Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF). The chain's vice
president of sales and marketing, Jeremy Persinger, was
selected as Volunteer of the Year for leading the company's
various efforts in supporting the charity.
“I’m honored to be named the Volunteer of the Year by the
PCF,” says Persinger. “On behalf of all of us at Tires Plus,
we are so proud to join the PCF in its efforts against what
is truly a horrific disease affecting children
nationwide.”
“Jeremy is incredibly humble, but he has truly spearheaded
much of our involvement with this worthy organization. We
are so proud that our company and one of our own were
recognized with these volunteer awards,” observes Stu
Watterson, president and CEO of Morgan Tire & Auto, which
operates the stores as part of Bridgestone’s business
network.
“At Tires Plus, our teammates not only care about our
customers’ vehicles, but also about the communities that we
call home,” Watterson continues. “This terrible disease has
affected so many children and families, and as active
members of our communities, we are committed to the fight
against childhood cancer. We are truly honored to receive
the Partner of the Year award.”
In addition to supporting the Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing
Tournament, the company teamed up with Major League
Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays to donate $100 for each home run
hit during the team’s entire season. In total, Tires Plus
donated $20,000 to the PCF.
A recent in-store promotion allowed drivers to help support
the PCF’s mission: By accepting a $1 upgrade on oil change
services, drivers who visited participating Tires Plus and
Wheel Works stores donated more than $36,000 to the PCF;
this amount also included donations by Tires Plus and Wheel
Works employees.
