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'Rock the Apple' Benefit Raises $250,000 for Camp Sunshine Kids COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "Rock the Apple ... Georgia Style," a benefit to honor the Georgia Republican delegation, has raised $250,000 for Camp Sunshine. Camp Sunshine is a nonprofit retreat in Decatur, Ga. for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. AFLAC, one of the major sponsors of the event, presented a check for the money raised to Camp Sunshine at the benefit Monday evening. Since its inception in 1983, Camp Sunshine has provided programs throughout the year to give children with cancer the opportunity to enjoy normal activities like swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, and making friends. The program is free of charge to families, and includes 24-hour on-site medical and psychosocial support. In 2003, Camp Sunshine House was built as a facility to provide year-round emotional and social support for children with cancer and their families. It is a place for families coping with cancer to come together for support, information and fun. Camp Sunshine is a nonprofit organization funded solely by private foundations, corporate gifts, organizations and individuals. "We are overwhelmed by this generous gift and the increased awareness that this party has brought to Camp Sunshine," said Sally Hale, director, Camp Sunshine. "The amount raised by this one event can by itself fund our program for teenagers with cancer for a full year." "Rock the Apple ... Georgia Style" coincides with this week's Republican National Convention in New York City, providing a prominent setting to bring awareness to, and raise funds for, Camp Sunshine. "This event truly is a party with a purpose," said David Pringle, vice president, Federal Relations, AFLAC. "We are pleased to be a part of an event that brought together so many companies to support one of our favorite charities." In addition to main sponsors AFLAC and Southern Company, other sponsoring companies include: American Trucking Association; UPS; Amgen; Time Warner; BellSouth; Home Depot; Siemens; AT&T; Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA; Ciba Vision; Credit Union National Association; DISCUS; National Beer Wholesalers Association; Prudential Financial; Security Industries Association; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association; and Yamaha. Photo: Please contact Dave Watson at to request a photograph of the check presentation. AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is an international holding company. A Fortune 500 company, AFLAC insures more than 40 million people worldwide. It is a leading writer of insurance products marketed at the worksite in the United States, offering policies to employees at more than 307,600 payroll accounts. The company insures one out of four Japanese households and is the largest life insurer in Japan in terms of individual insurance policies in force. In January 2004, AFLAC was included in Fortune magazine's list of "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America" for the sixth consecutive year. Also in January 2004, AFLAC was named to Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 List of America's Best Big Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. In March 2004, Fortune magazine included AFLAC in its annual listing of "America's Most Admired Companies." AFLAC's Internet address is aflac.com. Contacts: Dave Watson Laura Kane AFLAC Incorporated AFLAC Incorporated (706) 243-5420 (706) 593-0786 (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010525/AFLACLOGO ) http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010525/AFLACLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: AFLAC Incorporated CONTACT: Dave Watson, +1-706-243-5420, or , or Laura Kane, +1-706-593-0786, or , both of AFLAC Incorporated Web site: http://www.aflac.com/

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