Speedway to donate $250,000 for Florida storm recovery

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Speedway to donate $250,000 for Florida storm recovery

ENON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2017 - Speedway LLC (Speedway), the nation's second-largest chain of company-owned and -operated convenience stores, will donate $250,000 to charitable organizations in Florida to assist with recovery from Hurricane Irma. "We have more than 240 convenience stores in Florida and are committed to helping our friends, neighbors and employees recover from this devastating storm," said Speedway President Anthony R. Kenney. "Speedway's parent company, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, also has terminal operations and employees in Florida. Together, we are honored to be able to help those in need." The $250,000 Speedway donation will be divided among the following organizations:

  • $120,000 to Volunteer Florida
  • $75,000 to United Way of Collier County
  • $25,000 to United Way of Miami Dade
  • $30,000 to local charities in Jacksonville, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale

  

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About Speedway LLC Speedway LLC (Speedway) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Headquartered in Enon, Ohio, Speedway is the second-largest chain of company-owned and -operated gasoline and convenience stores in the U.S. with approximately 2,730 locations in 21 states. Media Contact: Stefanie Griffith (419) 421-4327 ssgriffith@marathonpetroleum.com

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