Community Service Spotlight
20.05.12
BP America is supporting nine U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they prepare for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The company's support includes including financial commitments to them and to charities of their choice in communities across the country.
BP America first announced its sponsorship of the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in February 2010, and earlier this year, the company extended its partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee as its official energy partner through 2016. This latest news signals the company's additional commitment to nine athletes who are training in hopes of representing Team USA in archery, cycling, gymnastics, track and field, and swimming.
"These athletes personify courage and dedication. Many have had to overcome tremendous adversity, which we find inspirational as individuals and as a company," said Steve Williams, head of U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Programs, BP America. "As a proud partner of the U.S. Olympic Committee, BP America is honored to help bring this partnership to life by sponsoring these nine athletes as they pursue their Olympic and Paralympic dreams. We are committed to providing these premiere athletes with the opportunities, support and critical funding necessary to help fuel these outstanding athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games."
Source: CSNews Online