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Westlake,
OH – July 2022 / Newsmaker Alert: TravelCenters
of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and
a half century of serving professional drivers and motorists traveling
along the nation’s highways by giving $50,000 to charities selected by
TA team members.
TA
team members nationwide submitted their favorite charitable organizations
for consideration. A committee including 15 of TA’s most tenured employees
(each with over 42 years with the company) selected
the 10 organizations to receive $5,000 each. The recipients are:
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America’s
VetDogs
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters of America
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National
Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVVM)
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Save the
Children
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Shriners
Hospitals for Children
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St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital
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The City
Mission (Cleveland)
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U.S.VETS
(United States Veterans Initiative)
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Wounded
Warrior Project
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Wounded
Warriors in Action Foundation
“We are
grateful to the TravelCenters of America team for their donation to support
Veteran programming at the NVMM,” said Colonel William Butler, U.S. Army
(Retired), Chief of Staff at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
“TA’s commitment to Veterans will directly support our Resilience and Wellness
programming which studies have shown can reduce Veterans’ PTSD symptoms.”
In
addition to the $50,000 in contributions, TA is fostering a culture of
giving back during its golden anniversary. Team members are encouraged
to complete 50 hours of community service throughout the year.
“Our
50th anniversary is an incredible milestone and I can think of no better
way to celebrate than by continuing TA’s rich history of giving back,”
said Jon
Pertchik, Chief Executive Officer of TravelCenters of America. “For
50 years, we have built our loyal customer base because of the dedication
of our passionate team members and we are excited that dozens of them who
have worked at the company from the beginning led us on this initiative.”
About
TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters
of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded
full-service travel center network. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in
Westlake, Ohio, its more than 18,000 team members serve guests in over
275 locations in 44 states, principally under the TA®, Petro Stopping
Centers® and TA Express® brands. Offerings include diesel and gasoline
fuel, truck maintenance and repair, full-service and quick-service restaurants,
travel stores, car and truck parking and other services dedicated to providing
great experiences for its guests. TA is committed to sustainability, with
its specialized business unit, eTA, focused on sustainable energy options
for professional drivers and motorists, and leverages alternative energy
to support its own operations. TA operates over 600 full-service and quick-service
restaurants and nine proprietary brands, including Iron Skillet® and
Country Pride®. For more information, visit www.ta-petro.com.
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Contact:
Tina
Arundel
TravelCenters
of America
440-250-4758 |
