LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur Sealy
International, Inc., announced today an additional commitment of at
least $1 million in mattress
donations to support recovery efforts in the Carolinas following
Hurricane Florence. This is in addition to more than $4 million in donations already made to support
victims of hurricanes and wildfires since 2017.
Tempur Sealy's commitment will provide mattresses to assist
victims in the Carolinas after the devastating hurricane and
flooding in the region. Tempur Sealy will work with its long-time
disaster recovery partner, Good360, the global leader in product
philanthropy and purposeful giving, which coordinates directly with
local recovery agencies to meet the needs of families impacted by
disasters.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone whose lives have
been impacted by this disaster. It's been hard to watch the
devastation in the Carolinas, particularly given that our
company has a significant presence in Trinity, North Carolina," said Scott
Thompson, Tempur Sealy Chairman and CEO. "With so many of
our employees living and working in areas impacted by Hurricane
Florence, we wanted to quickly make a commitment of support to
assist when the rebuilding begins."
Thompson added that although the media spotlight on the area
will soon dim, many residents face a long road to rebuilding their
homes and lives.
"The hard work of rebuilding homes, businesses and the community
will go on for years," he said. "We want the people of the
Carolinas to know that we are committed to helping them rebuild the
region."
Good360 stresses the importance of ensuring that donated items
make the maximum impact at the time of greatest need.
"Through our disaster recovery engagement, Good360's core focus
is to ensure that we get the right goods to the right people at the
right time throughout all stages of the recovery process," said
Richard Barney, EVP of Partnerships
for Good360. "Our partnerships with local nonprofits serving the
community and with corporations like Tempur Sealy make it possible
for us to move product to where it is needed most."
Good360 is currently engaged in disaster recovery efforts in
Texas, California, Florida, Louisiana and Puerto
Rico, among other locations. The partnership between Tempur
Sealy has helped thousands of families begin to rebuild their lives
following natural disasters.
Since 2011, Tempur Sealy has donated nearly 200,000 mattresses
to charity, with a focus on disaster relief, family and children's
charities, first responders and military organizations.
About Tempur Sealy International,
Inc.
Tempur Sealy International,
Inc. (NYSE: TPX) develops, manufactures, and markets
mattresses, foundations, pillows and other products. The Company's
products are sold worldwide through third party retailers, its own
stores, and online. The Company's brand portfolio includes many
highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur®,
Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® featuring Posturepedic® Technology, and
Stearns & Foster®. World headquarters for Tempur Sealy
International is in Lexington, KY. For more information,
visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call
800-805-3635.
For more information, contact:
Rick Maynard, Tempur Sealy Public Relations
rick.maynard@tempursealy.com
859-455-2477
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