Bridgestone Provides Aid to Chile Earthquake Survivors

Working with local Chilean organisations and through the Embassy of Chile in Japan, the Bridgestone Group donated more than 11 million yen (£76,700, US$118,000) to support Chilean relief efforts following the earthquake that occurred on February 27, 2010. Bridgestone Corporation donated 3 million yen through the Chilean Embassy in Japan while its Bridgestone Americas subsidiary donated $50,000 (equivalent to 4.5 million yen) through Fundación Imagina. This organisation will use the funds to help build two new classrooms as part of its initiative to replace schools damaged during the earthquake. In addition, Bridgestone Americas’ subsidiary in Chile, Bridgestone Chile, S.A., provided aid equivalent to approximately $40,000 (equivalent to 3.6 million yen) by donating bags and school supplies through the Boy Scouts of Chile. In addition, through the scouting organisation, Bridgestone Chile donated 40,000 children’s toys collected from spectators at race events.

In a press statement the Bridgestone Group has expressed its sincere condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this tragedy and wishes the nation of Chile a rapid recovery.