Goodyear's Savings Bond Program Benefits Veterans Foundation

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 27 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is again extending assistance to American veterans through a U.S. Savings Bond promotional program, as part of its "Goodyear American Dream Tire Sale," which runs through October 9.

With the purchase of selected Goodyear tires, consumers will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. Proceeds from select tire purchases will go directly to Veterans Foundation Inc. (VFI), a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices to protect America's freedom.

As a way to connect with Americans across the country, VFI's annual project, the nationally televised American Veterans Awards, was created to raise awareness in support of veterans, active duty service members, and military families.

"We couldn't be happier to be a part of Goodyear's U.S. Savings Bond program, which sends a message across America that there is a company out there working hard to improve the stature of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving his or her country," said Harry Shaw, president and CEO of VFI.

"Goodyear is pleased to offer a program that benefits veterans, their families and the tire purchaser," said Larry Mason, Goodyear's president, consumer tires. "Working with the Veterans Foundation, Goodyear is backing this promotion with network cable TV and network radio."

Consumers can visit a local Goodyear retailer for complete details, call 1-800-GOODYEAR for participating dealers, or visit http://www.goodyeartires.com/promotions/tire_promotions.html .

Goodyear is the world's largest tire company. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company manufactures tires, engineered rubber products and chemicals in more than 80 facilities in 28 countries. It has marketing operations in almost every country around the world. Goodyear employs about 85,000 people worldwide. More information is available at http://www.goodyear.com/ .

VFI is a 24-year-old nationally recognized non-profit, non-political, public benefit 501(c)(3) organization. VFI has been instrumental in promoting veterans medical delivery services outreach programs and volunteerism since its inception. VFI's projects and programs, such as the annual American Veteran Awards, raise awareness and support of veterans, active duty service members and military families. For more information, visit http://www.vfi.org/ or http://www.avashow.com/ .