Chemical Companies Run for the American Red Cross
PRINCETON, NJ – The sixth annual essential2®life 5K, held April 7, 2012, raised more than $26,000 for the American Red Cross. Presented by the member companies of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Chemistry Council of New Jersey, more than 1,000 participated in the event held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The event included a 5K run, a 3K walk and children’s races.
The essential2®life 5K aims to highlight the importance of chemistry in everyday life, as well as its contribution to the overall health of the economy. Since its inception in 2007, the essential2®life 5K has raised more than $150,000 to benefit the American Red Cross.
“We are incredibly pleased at the success this event has had over the years,” said. Kevin Gallagher, President, Croda Inc., and Chair of the 2012 essential2life 5K race. “Chemistry is an essential part of our everyday lives and works to support modern health, wellbeing, productivity, and it creates jobs. Whether offering benefits in safety, health or alternative fuel sources, chemistry is truly essential to life. We are proud to have supported the American Red Cross yet again this year. The sponsorship of this race supports our local communities and allows us to share the value chemistry brings to all of our lives.”
Major sponsor companies of essential2®life 5K, in addition to Croda, the chair of the 2012 event, are: Brenntag North America, Chemtura, Church & Dwight, Hoffman La Roche, Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, O’Brien & Gere, Wacker, Sika and Rhodia, a member of Solvay Group.
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