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SEARCHOfficials for the parent company of pupil transportation provider First Student Inc. say that employees raised the money for Children's Miracle Network through direct-deposit donations, company contributions and employee fundraisers. In other news, First Student Charter Bus Rental provided shuttle service for the Super Bowl held in New Orleans last Sunday.
CINCINNATI — FirstGroup America recently donated more than $112,000 to Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals.
“Our partnership with Children’s Miracle Network builds on our commitment to making a difference in the lives of children,” said Christian Gartner, FirstGroup America senior vice president of finance. “Our employees are dedicated to contributing in meaningful ways to the communities where they live and work.”
FirstGroup America employees raised the money through direct-deposit donations, company contributions and employee fundraisers.
In other news, First Student Charter Bus Rental, a division of FirstGroup America subsidiary First Student Inc., partnered with SP Plus Gameday to provide shuttle service for the Super Bowl, which was held in New Orleans on Sunday.
More than 200 buses and drivers were used to transport Superdome workers from various locations in New Orleans to the stadium.
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