In a series of events conducted by Bridgestone, a leading tire manufacturer, the BOS Foundation accepted generation donations including cash in the amount of IDR 40 million, car tires, as well as tree planting and care on a one-hectare area at Samboja Lestari for 8 years.
Bridgestone adopted 2 orangutans, Elder & Boy
During the events held on July 11-12, 2012 at Samboja Lestari, Bridgestone’s President Director Mr. Junichi Kumano and Sales and Marketing Director Mr. Sinya Hisada were so delighted when we took them to visit the Orangutan Nursery. They loved what they saw and enjoyed being close to the orangutans. However, they also expressed their concerns regarding the awful fate that have befallen these orangutans. Deeply moved by the experience, on behalf of Bridgestone they also decided to adopt two orangutans, Elder and Boy.
Bridgestone is committed to keep renewing the adoption of Elder and Boy until they are ready to be reintroduced into their habitat. We are very pleased to hear that. It is our wish that in the future there are many more who will do the same. Congratulations, Elder and Boy. We hope one day, with the help from Bridgestone you will be able to go home to the forest.
By: Windi Kristianti – Samboja Lestari Communications Coordinator
Judy says:
Huge round of applause to Bridgestone!What a lovely gesture they have made with a very generous donation & two adoptions and providing tyres and planting trees!You have made an impression with me & I will take that into account when purchasing new tyres!Hopefully other big corporations will follow the lead of Bridgestone and donate generously to help these beautiful gentle apes.Thank you,this is just what the Orangutans need.
BOSF Administrator says:
We hope so too! And thank you.
abarrenecheaj@hotmail.com says:
This is wonderful and I am so moved by this generous donation. I will take into account when purchasing new tyres too, of course. CONGRATULATIONS BRIDGESTONE. The Orangutans’ present and future is in our hands.
BOSF Administrator says:
Thank you! Yes, we are also so proud of Bridgestone.