AKRON,
Ohio, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy
Corp. (NYSE: FE) is extending its title sponsorship with The
International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) for three years. Running from
2025-2027, the sponsorship continues a strong relationship between
the two Akron-based institutions
that began in 2012.
The extension was announced during race week activities
surrounding the 86th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, as
more than 320 competitors from throughout the United States, Canada and Japan geared up to race their gravity-powered
cars for a share of $36,000 in
college scholarships. The World Championship races will be held
Saturday, July 20, at Derby Downs,
1000 George Washington Blvd., Akron,
Ohio, 44312.
Brian Tierney, President and
CEO, FirstEnergy: "FirstEnergy is proud to continue our
sponsorship of this signature event that brings people to
Akron from all over the world. For
more than 85 years, the All-American Soap Box Derby has illuminated
the importance of design, engineering and construction skills while
fostering a spirit of teamwork and friendly competition among our
youth. With our renewed sponsorship, we are committed to the
ongoing success of these electrifying races and a beloved
Akron tradition."
Scott Taylor, President and
CEO, International Soap Box Derby: "FirstEnergy has been
an excellent sponsor of the International Soap Box Derby, providing
both financial and volunteer support since 2012. Their continued
support enables us to expand our derby racing network and our STEM
education programs to new communities worldwide, while enhancing
the experience for the racers and spectators here in Akron during this annual, globally recognized
event. We are thrilled that FirstEnergy is extending its
sponsorship for another three years."
ABOUT FIRSTENERGY
FirstEnergy Corp. is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability
and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies
form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems,
serving customers in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West
Virginia, Maryland and
New York. The company's
transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of
transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
regions. Follow FirstEnergy on X, formerly known as Twitter,
@FirstEnergyCorp or online at firstenergycorp.com.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY
Founded in 1934, the International Soap Box Derby, based in
Akron, Ohio, is a nonprofit
organization focused on youth sports and STEM education. The
organization comprises more than 80 affiliate race locations
throughout the United States,
Canada and Japan. The ISBD's two primary initiatives
are the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby racing program and
the STEM-based Education Program, which provides educational
opportunities for K-12 youth worldwide through Soap Box Derby
racing. For more information, visit www.soapboxderby.org.
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