ThyssenKrupp Access Press Releases


October 20, 2003

ThyssenKrupp Access Supports Spofford Program

Company sponsors foundation's trip to the American Royal Rodeo

KANSAS CITY, MO - ThyssenKrupp Access, a local manufacturer of accessibility products, will sponsor 100 children from the Spofford Home in attending the American Royal Rodeo on November 1.

Spofford provides premier preventive and therapeutic services by connecting child, family and community to achieve their potential. "Spofford appreciates ThyssenKrupp Access' interest in helping the children we serve," said Nancy Loving, development associate. "This is an exciting opportunity for them and an experience that they would not otherwise get to enjoy."

About Spofford
Starting in 1940, the Spofford Home was the first agency in Kansas City to treat children with emotional problems. The foundation serves severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed boys and girls, ages 4 -12, with a vast majority of its clients coming fromthe Kansas City metro area. In addition to therapeutic programs, foster care and adoption services are offered. For more information about Spofford, please visit the foundation's Web site at www.spoffordhome.org.

About ThyssenKrupp Access
Since 1947, ThyssenKrupp Access, headquartered in Grandview, MO, has been the world's leading accessibility equipment manufacturer. Equipment manufactured at its plant include stair lifts, wheelchair lifts and elevators for both residential and commercial use. In its continual community service efforts, ThyssenKrupp Access is a first-time American Royal Sponsor. For more information about ThyssenKrupp Access, visit the company's Web site at www.tkaccess.com.

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