ChevronTexaco Teams Up with Racing Partners to Drive Autism Awareness.SAN RAMON San Ramon (Spanish for "Saint Raymond") may refer to one of the following places:
ChevronTexaco Products Company (CTPC CTPC Center for Tropical Plant Conservation (Florida) ), a division of Chevron USA Inc., announced today it has renewed and broadened its commitment to raising public awareness and funding for autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. education and advocacy through its racing sponsorship program. In cooperation with Jamie McMurray Jamie McMurray (born June 3, 1976 in Joplin, Missouri) is a NASCAR race car driver. He currently drives the #26 Crown Royal / Irwin Industrial Tools Ford Fusion full-time in the NEXTEL Cup Series with crew chief Larry Carter for Roush Fenway Racing. , driver of the #42 Texaco Havoline/Dodge, Chip Ganassi Racing Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates is an automotive racing organization with teams competing in NASCAR, IRL, and Grand-Am racing. It is owned by businessmen Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates. The team is based in Concord, North Carolina, which is a suburb of Charlotte. with Felix Sabates Felix Sabates (born September 9, 1942) is a Cuban entrepreneur and philanthropist living in the United States. Early life Sabates, was the oldest of seven, three boys and four girls. and associate sponsor Home123, the company will continue to expand its national campaign to benefit the Autism Society of America (ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and ) from the California Speedway in Fontana, Calif., on Friday morning. "With the continued success of Jamie McMurray behind the wheel of the #42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge, the campaign's efforts will not only raise money, but will also generate greater public awareness of autism," said Craig Duncan, Vice President, ChevronTexaco Products Company, North America. "We encourage participation by the #42 fans to purchase 'Driving Autism Awareness' merchandise, learn more about autism and support so many people like Jamie and his family who are living with autism." This year's campaign, "Driving Autism Awareness," will raise funds for autism education and advocacy in part through matching donations of $42 from each of the four campaign partners for every lap that McMurray leads during the 2005 NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Nextel Cup Series. Later this week, during a Fontana news conference, a new "Driving Autism Awareness" 2005 paint scheme for McMurray's #42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Charger will be unveiled. Collectible die-cast replicas of the newly-designed car are now available for purchase on campaign partner Web sites, with a portion of the proceeds from all online sales being donated to the Autism Society of America. "ASA is thrilled that the four 'Driving Autism Awareness' campaign partners will help shine the spotlight on autism, one of the most misunderstood and complex developmental conditions that affects more than 1.5 million American children and adults today," said Lee Grossman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Autism Society of America. "The growing popularity of NASCAR makes it an ideal vehicle to help us spread our message to a wider national audience." McMurray, the 2003 NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year may refer to:
"I'm personally very passionate about expanding the campaign partnership this year with the Autism Society of America," McMurray said. "ChevronTexaco created this program last year to support my interest in autism. This charity hits very close to home for me because my niece is autistic autistic /au·tis·tic/ (aw-tis´tik) characterized by or pertaining to autism. , and because I know so many other individuals and families who are affected by it. The team and I are more motivated than ever this racing season to lead as many laps as possible to contribute to this worthy cause." Autism is a brain condition that affects a person's ability to communicate, to reason, and to interact with others. An estimated 1 in 250 individuals are diagnosed with the condition daily -- more than 1.5 million individuals are living with autism today. Autism impacts individuals differently to varying degrees of severity, is four times more common in boys than girls and found equally in all walks of life and populations around the world. "The Autism Society of America is so grateful to Jamie, ChevronTexaco, Chip Ganassi Racing, Felix Sabates and Home123 for their thoughtful and generous initiative," said Artie Kempner, ASA board member. "Efforts like these help the ASA and its chapters to expand education programs for the early diagnosis of autism, and to offer support to families sharing their lives with autism." The 2005 season marks the 18th consecutive year that Texaco/Havoline has supported a racing team in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Racing legends like Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, Mario and Michael Andretti, Davey Allison, Ernie Irvan, Dale Jarrett, Christian Fittipaldi, Kenny Irwin and Ricky Rudd have driven race cars running with Havoline oil and sponsorship. Thirty-two years ago, Texaco/Havoline broke into auto racing with its sponsorship of two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi on the Formula One circuit. Through its long-term sponsorship of motorsports, Texaco/Havoline Racing tests its products in the most demanding of laboratories -- high-speed automobiles performing on the race track. Founded in Beaumont, Texas, Texaco has been an iconic brand and local success story in U.S. South and East since 1911, with its first service station in Houston. For more information, or to make a contribution for autism education and advocacy, please visit the following "Driving Autism Awareness" campaign partner Web sites: --Autism Society of America: http://www.autism-society.org --Jamie McMurray: www.jamiemcmurray.com --Havoline/Racing: http://www.texacohavoline42.com/racing About ChevronTexaco Products Company ChevronTexaco Products Company is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of the ChevronTexaco Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CVX CVX ChevronTexaco (stock symbol) CVX Comunidad de Vida Cristiana (Christian Life Community) CVX Code Veronica X (game) CVX Critical Viscosity of Xenon CVX Carrier, Experimental ). 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Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, ChevronTexaco Products Company, together with its ChevronTexaco affiliates worldwide, is ranked among the top three global marketers of lubricants, and is active in more than 180 countries through 4,000 employees. About ChevronTexaco Corporation ChevronTexaco Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. With more than 47,000 employees, ChevronTexaco conducts business in approximately 180 countries around the world, producing and transporting crude oil and natural gas, and marketing and distributing fuels and other energy products. ChevronTexaco is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information on ChevronTexaco is available at www.chevrontexaco.com. About Autism Society of America Since its inception in 1965, the Autism Society of America has served as the leading source of information and referral on autism and addressed the needs of the autism community across the lifespan. With more than 50,000 members and supporters and a network of over 200 chapters nationwide, ASA's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. This mission includes education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research. And with efforts through the national office, headquartered in Bethesda, MD, more funding for autism research has been secured than by those at any other organization. For more information about autism or ASA, visit the ASA Web site, www.autism-society.org, or call Toll-Free, 1.800.3AUTISM (1.800.328.8476). |
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