To celebrate the partnership which sees Goodyear help to support the roll out of GPS equipment across organisation, Goodyear has launched the ‘Team of the Year' initiative to award one Mountain Rescue team with a £2000 donation towards safety equipment.

With all teams having been invited to nominate themselves to qualify for the additional donation, those who entered have been profiled on the popular safety website www.mygoodyear.co.uk. The public have since been urged to support their local team by placing their vote in order to see them receive the accolade.

Andy Simpson, spokesperson for MR said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for us to not only obtain funds towards much needed equipment, but to help us educate people on the full repertoire of services that their local Mountain Rescue team provides".

As part of the partnership, Goodyear has pledged to fund the roll out of GPS navigational equipment to help track those involved in rescues more accurately and provide vital rescue support as quickly as possible.

In addition to this, Mountain Rescue will also see its rescue vehicles supplied with Goodyear's market leading 4x4 tyres. And being the official tyre of the G4 challenge, teams can be assured that their vehicles will be well prepared for off road action.

Goodyear's communications specialist, Anna Stanley said: "As experts in the field of safety and innovation, Goodyear is extremely proud to be supporting a life saving organisation such as Mountain Rescue.

"By launching this award we hope to draw attention to the fantastic work that Mountain Rescue do and reward one team with an additional donation to be spent on safety equipment."

"We hope to see the local community showing their support by placing their vote and helping them continue to provide this outstanding service".

Andy concluded "Although teams turn out without any thought of reward or recognition, it is always pleasing to know that a team's contribution is appreciated".

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