Bridgestone donates $75K to Haiti relief

Jan. 21, 2010

Bridgestone Americas Inc. and its parent company, Bridgestone Corp., are donating more than $75,000 to help with relief efforts in Haiti.

In addition, Bridgestone subsidiary Bridgestone de Costa Rica S.A. will lead the company's relief efforts in Latin America.

"All of us have been affected by the heartbreaking images and devastating reports of destruction and chaos coming from Haiti," says Christine Karbowiak, executuve vice president, community and corporate relations, Bridgestone Americas.

"But it's also heartwearming to see the outpouring of support from around the globe. The global Bridgestone group has a long tradition of lending support in a crisis, and we'll now join together to help survivors of the tragedy in Haiti."