Social Awareness
Members of the Mears family at the dedication of the Paul Mears Sr. Student Services Building at the Valencia West Campus.
March of Dimes Walk for Babies
In 2009, Mears Transportation Group and Hello Florida joined the March of Dimes
team as a leading sponsor and participant in the annual Walk for Babies. Hundreds
of our employees participate in the family-friendly 5K walk in downtown Orlando
to raise funds for March of Dimes in its quest to prevent premature births in the
United States. The Mears Team has raised more than $35,000 to help find preventions
and solutions for the 120,000 babies born with birth defects in the United States
each year. The walk is a great way to come together as a company and make a difference
in the lives of those who need it most.
2010 School Supply Giveaway
On August 14, more than 390 children received much-needed supplies at our 8th Annual School Supply Giveaway. This year's pre-registration process allowed us to shop for each specific child by gender and grade, so we were better able to meet each individual student's needs. Because all supply bags were pre-filled the week before the event, the actual giveaway itself was less hectic and more enjoyable for volunteers and recipients alike. This year’s event also featured a blood drive, free vision screenings and blood pressure checks, face painting by Cookie the Clown and a free book for each child.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Mears Destination Services, City Cab Company of Orlando, Hello Florida!, Colonial
Life & Nancy Bennett, Humana Specialty Benefits, James Hufstetler, Florida Hospital
Centra Care, Lancer Insurance Company, America’s Office Source, United HealthCare,
Mike Jones with Jones, Hurley & Hand, Winn Dixie, Barbara Tyner, Tom James Company
of Orlando, Executive Clothier, MSC Select Diagnostic & Imaging Solutions, American
Express, Summit, SunTrust Personal Finance, Office Depot, Cintas Corporation, HALO/Lee
Wayne, Marcy “Cookie the Clown” Lapetina, Express Dental Care, Green Ride Global,
and Lakeside Medical