AIDS Action Ceremony Honors Starbucks.WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 1999--AIDS Action, the national voice on AIDS, presented Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX SBUX Starbucks Corporation (stock symbol) SBUX Starbucks Coffee Company ) with its National Leadership Award for Community Service at the ninth annual AIDS Action National Leadership Awards ceremony on Monday, April 5, 1999. "Starbucks extraordinary commitment to fighting AIDS is a shining example of corporate responsibility," said Daniel Zingale, AIDS Action's executive director. "Through their outstanding philanthropic and education efforts, the fight against AIDS has been made significantly stronger." As a leader in the fight against AIDS, this recognition for Starbucks comes in part from the efforts of thousands of Starbucks partners (employees) across the country, who support AIDS causes through fund-raising and volunteerism. This grassroots support was behind Starbucks decision to partner with the Northwest AIDS Foundation to develop the Red Ribbon red ribbon n. An emblem, badge, or rosette made of red ribbon that is awarded as the second prize in a competition. Sampler. By combining marketing and philanthropy, this product raises funds for leading AIDS service providers across the country. "Starbucks is honored to accept the award on behalf of the thousands of Starbucks partners, who have made the fight against AIDS a priority for the company," said Wanda Herndon, senior vice president, communications & public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. , who was in Washington, D.C., to accept the award. "We pledge to continue to participate in the fight against AIDS." In addition to Starbucks, the other 1999 awardees included Actress Rosie Perez, The Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus, organization of African-American members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Founded in 1970, it addresses legislative concerns of African Americans and other minority citizens, such as employment, welfare reform, minority business , Sen. Jim Jeffords
AIDS Action's Leadership Awards are presented annually to individuals, organizations and corporations that have made extraordinary contributions to the fight against AIDS. Past AIDS Action Leadership awardees include Vice President and Tipper Gore, USA Today, HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy , Reps. Connie Morella and Maxine Waters, Elizabeth Glaser, Isaac Mizrahi, Randy Shilts, Jonathan Demme and ABC News Correspondent George Strait. AIDS Action is the national voice on AIDS, representing all Americans affected by HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and 2,400 community-based organizations that serve them. http://www.businesswire.com/cnn/sbux.htm News-On-Demand-PLUS: 800/239-0317 |
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