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Children From Local Charity Ride of Fresh Air Thanks to Christmas Cash Boost
20th December 2007 — Local industrial gases company, boosts Surrey based Perthes Association charity fund in time for Christmas. By donating cash for new trike equipment, Air Products will help young children suffering with severe bone conditions, like perthes become more mobile.
Perthes disease mostly affects children aged between three and eight years old, although it can occur at any time between two and sixteen years.
Lisa Grant, Perthes Association comments, “It is a very distressing period for children and an anxious time for the parents. Receiving donations allow us to buy more equipment which can then be lent out to children suffering from Perthes and become more mobile in their everyday life.”
Nicola Wilson, of Air Products, said, “Supporting children in our local community is something we - as an organisation- are very proud of. The Perthes Association carry out invaluable work and we hope the trikes will help them continue to do so.”
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $8.1 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and over 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com
Perthes Association
The Perthes Association was established in 1978 by a group of parents who has children with the disease. The group now has over 1,000 members.
The disease usually effects children between 4 and 8 years old, although it can occur at any time between 2 and 16 years. The active stage of the disease normally lasts several years and medial treatments are essential in order to stop the hip becoming permanently deformed.
Media Contact
Fiona McKenzie
Air Products
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 249847
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