Dębica, 4 February 2010 - The principles of resuscitation and correct conduct in situations when life is at risk were discussed during unusual classes held at Dębica-based “Hanka” Children’s Home. Children from the Children’s Home practiced life-saving skills using modern Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) manikins that were donated by Tire Company Dębica S.A. in 2008.

- Enthusiasm and commitment of the adolescents exceeded my expectations – said Barbara Buszek, a civil defense teacher at the Vocational School Complex No. 1 at Dębica who organized and carried out training at the Children’s Home. - First aid teaching aids that we have thanks to generosity of Tire Company Dębica enables us to run classes in an extremely attractive manner. Thanks to this training children will be able to save human life one day! – emphasized B. Buszek.

Children from ”Hanka” Children’s Home were learning resuscitation principles using two manikins: one has dimensions of an adult man, the other one of an infant. The manikins are equipped with electronic sensors and they show immediately if the resuscitation action was successful. This encourages children to become more active and take even bigger care while performing exercises.

Tire Company Dębica S.A. has been supporting Dębica-based “Hanka” Children’s Home for many years now. Every year on St. Nicolas’ Day the children from Children’s Home are handed over gift packages during "Believe in Santa Claus" campaign, run jointly with UNICEF. This year T.C. Dębica SA participated in this campaign already for the sixth time. In 2008 T.C. Dębica S.A. donated part financing holidays on the seaside for the children from Children’s Home and donated laptops to them. The Company also provides part financing to English classes, music classes as well as driving classes and examination.

- Car user safety is a priority for all tire makers, however, however, we exercise strong care both for drivers and pedestrians – said Marta Konopacka, Public Relations Director at Tire Company Dębica S.A. - For many years now we have been supporting initiatives improving road traffic safety on the Polish roads as well as first aid training for the youth – added M. Konopacka. Thanks to initiative of Goodyear concern – a majority shareholder in Tire Company Dębica S.A. - thousands of people from the Subcarpathian region were given reflectors, enhancing visibility of pedestrians on the road after nightfall.

In addition to efforts to enhance road safety, Tire Company Dębica S.A. undertakes a number of other social activities. In the last five years it donated for social activities a total sum exceeding PLN 3.5 million. It supports regularly local social institutions and organizations helping sick children, the disabled and the disadvantaged. It extended its support to, including but not limited to, Special School Complex in Dębica, Dębica-based Home Hospice, ”Rays of Hope” Childcare Center, Association for the Aid of the Disabled Children with Cerebral Palsy, “Joy” Association of Parents and Friends of the Disabled, ”I CAN” Integrative Circle of the Disabled Youth, “Nazareth” Day-Care Room, and Urban Social Assistance Center in Dębica and rescue services (fire brigade, police, ambulance).