SUNOCO SPONSORS FRANKLIN INSTITUTE’S TRAVELING SCIENCE SHOW FOR BRIDESBURG K-8 STUDENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23, 2003—Sunoco, Inc.’s Chemicals division will participate in this year’s National Chemistry Week’s (NCW) celebration with a community-unifying event benefiting nearly 500 local elementary and middle school students in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, the neighborhood where Sunoco’s Frankford Chemicals facility has been located for many years.

Students from All Saints, St. John Cantius and Bridesburg Elementary will attend three separate showings of the Franklin Institute’s “Life in Space” Traveling Science Show, which will be held at the Bridesburg Recreation Center located at 4601 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA  19137. The first show will run from 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m, the second from 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m and the last show from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“We are very excited to work with the Franklin Institute, and it’s great that their “Life in Space” program goes along so well with this year’s theme--“The Earth’s Atmosphere and Beyond,” said Dana Persia, coordinator of this year’s event and Marketing Communications Specialist for Sunoco Chemicals.

NCW is the primary vehicle of the American Chemistry Council for promoting public awareness of the positive contribution of chemistry and is held annually during the last week of October. During NCW, thousands of chemists, chemical engineers, teachers and students across the country volunteer their time, energy and expertise to bring engaging, science-based programs and activities to their communities. 

“Chemistry plays a significant role in our everyday lives. We are pleased to be able to help students understand the importance of science and chemistry,” said Dave Lebowitz, Plant Manager, Frankford Plant.

Sunoco, Inc., (NYSE: SUN) headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products.