Folsom,
NJ - On Feb. 17, South Jersey Industries participated
in Wear Red Day, a national campaign to benefit the American
Heart Association’s fight against heart disease and
raise awareness of the prevalence of heart disease in women.
Employees who donated $5 to the cause were permitted to
wear jeans and their favorite red accessory. Nearly 160 employees
contributed, raising more than $790 for cause.
“We are proud to join the fight against such a devastating
disease,” said Edward J. Graham, SJI chairman, president
and chief executive officer. “Our employees recognize
that heart disease does not discriminate and that supporting
this cause has the potential to save the lives of countless
women, including those of our wives, mothers and daughters.”
Wear Red Day is a day when Americans nationwide
wear red to show their support of women’s heart disease awareness.
Nationally, Wear Red Day was celebrated on Friday, Feb. 6.
Due to SJI’s “casual Friday” dress code,
the company opted to designate another day to increase participation.
Heart disease is the number one killer of American women
and is responsible for the death of one woman each minute.
South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) is an energy
services holding company. A member of the KLD Global Climate
100 Index, SJI offers solutions to global warming through
renewable energy, clean technology and efficiency. South
Jersey Gas, one of the fastest growing natural gas utilities
in the nation strongly advocates the efficient use of energy
while safely and reliably delivering natural gas in southern
New Jersey. South Jersey Energy Solutions, the parent of
SJI’s non-regulated businesses, provides innovative,
environmentally friendly energy solutions that help customers
control energy costs. South Jersey Energy acquires and markets
natural gas and electricity for retail customers and offers
energy-related services. Marina Energy develops and operates
on-site energy projects. South Jersey Resources Group
provides wholesale commodity marketing and risk management
services. South Jersey Energy Service Plus installs,
maintains and services residential and commercial heating,
air conditioning and water heating systems, services appliances,
installs solar systems, provides plumbing services and performs
energy audits. For more information about SJI and its subsidiaries,
visit http://www.sjindustries.com.