Green Plains Invests in Fight for Clean Air

For the second consecutive year, Green Plains, Inc. (http://www.gpreinc.com/) will be the presenting sponsor for the American Lung Association in Nebraska’s Fight For Air Corporate Cup (OmahaCorporateCup.org), a local 10k and 2-mile road race, on September 9.

Green Plains’ investment in the Corporate Cup will support educational programs to help the 225,000 people in Nebraska who suffer from lung disease, as well as fund research to find a cure for lung cancer and advocacy in the fight for clean air.

“Green Plains is a fantastic partner for the Lung Association. Not only are they helping fund vital programs for people who suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer, but the work they do daily reduces air pollution,” said Julia McCarville, executive director of the Lung Association in Nebraska. “Air pollution causes several health threats to those suffering from lung disease, including shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, coughing, asthma attacks, and increased need for medical attention and admission to the emergency department or hospital.”

“Ethanol is a cleaner-burning fuel that we produce at our 17 production locations across the U.S. and our five ethanol plants here in Nebraska,” said Todd Becker, president and CEO of Green Plains. ”As the state’s largest producer of ethanol, we are proud to support the American Lung Association and their efforts to improve the quality of the air we breathe.”

The Corporate Cup, the Lung Association’s signature fundraising 10K and 2 mile run/walk, is one of the largest corporate road races in the United States. Each year, the event attracts more than 5,000 participants from all over the region. More information and registration for the Corporate Cup is available at OmahaCorporateCup.org or by calling (402) 502-4950.