Children’s Miracle Network Announces Partnership with FirstGroup America

March 10, 2009 - PRLog -- Children’s Miracle Network, a leading children’s charity that raises money for 170 children’s hospitals, today announced FirstGroup America as a national corporate sponsor for the non-profit organization.  

“FirstGroup America demonstrates unparalleled dedication to providing a better, safer way of transportation,” said Scott Burt, president and CEO, Children’s Miracle Network. “Their commitment to the safety of children and families parallels Children's Miracle Network’s commitment to improving and saving the lives of children by raising money for children’s hospitals. We believe this partnership will raise awareness for our similar missions, and also raise funds for Children's Miracle Network hospitals.”

“I am pleased to announce our partnership with Children’s Miracle Network,” said Mike Murray, CEO of FirstGroup America. “At FirstGroup America, our employees have a strong dedication to contributing in meaningful ways to the communities where they live and work and this partnership builds on our commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. Children’s Miracle Network mirrors our values and with more than 170 partner hospitals, we are able to reach all the communities we serve.”

FirstGroup America is comprised of five business units (First Student, First Transit, First Services First Canada and Greyhound). It is part of FirstGroup plc, the leading global transportation company that carries 2.5 billion passengers a year.  FirstGroup’s North American operation includes 60,000 yellow school buses which safely transport 4 million students to and from school every day.

Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals. Countless individuals, 90 organizations and 400 media partners unite with Children’s Miracle Network hospitals to help sick and injured kids in local communities. Donations to Children’s Miracle Network create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children each year. To learn more go to ChildrensMiracleNetwork.org.

About FirstGroup America
FirstGroup America is the leading transportation company in North America and is part of FirstGroup plc a FTSE 100 company traded on the London Stock Exchange with annual revenues of $5billion in North America.  Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, FirstGroup America provides busing and maintenance services to municipalities, school districts and the general public in Canada and the US. First Student is the largest provider of student transportation. FirstGroup America also operates Greyhound services in the U.S. and Canada and is North America’s largest private sector provider of transit management and contracting services.  For more information, visit:  www.firstgroupamerica.com.


Press Contact:   
Chelsie Watts               
Manager, Public Relations   
Children’s Miracle Network   
801-278-8900

Glenda Lamont
Vice President Corporate Communications
FirstGroup America
513-362-4600

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About FirstGroup America: FirstGroup America is the leading transportation company in North America and is part of FirstGroup plc a FTSE 100 company traded on the London Stock Exchange with annual revenues of $5billion in North America. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, FirstGroup America provides busing and maintenance services to municipalities, school districts and the general public in Canada and the US. First Student is the largest provider of student transportation. FirstGroup America also operates Greyhound services in the U.S. and Canada and is North America’s largest private sector provider of transit management and contracting services. For more information, visit: www.firstgroupamerica.com.