Back to list Service & repair Sep 28, 2018 16:34 Direct Energy Celebrates $1M in Donations to Houston MS Society’s MS150 HOUSTON - Direct Energy today was formally introduced into the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Circle of Distinction, a national award given to an individual, corporation, foundation or team that has given or raised $1 million or more to the nonprofit organization. “Direct Energy is so proud to receive this honor,” said Jessica Mahaffey, External Affairs vice president, Direct Energy. “Direct Energy’s support has come from the hearts of so many of our employees and their loved ones who have either been personally affected or personally moved to help eradicate this disease through medical research.” A corporate supporter of the MS150 since 2004, Direct Energy formed a team of employees and their friends and family who together raise money along with additional company contributions. In the past two years, Direct Energy also was a sponsor of the Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) MS 150 team, with the TCH logo prominently on Direct Energy jerseys. A commemorative jersey has been given to the Houston MS Society to be placed on the walls of their hallway. Direct Energy is one of North America’s largest retail providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business energy-related services with over four million customers. Direct Energy gives customers choice, simplicity, and innovation where energy, data, and technology meet. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE: CNA), an international energy and services company, Direct Energy, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, operate in 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and eight provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy, please visit www.directenergy.com.