PHILADELPHIA - February 28, 2003 - The Philadelphia-based members of ACE INA, a part of the ACE Insurance Group of Companies, are pleased to announce a three-year sponsorship with the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania. This sponsorship will assist the American Red Cross in its efforts to deliver much-needed services, programs, and educational materials to communities throughout the five surrounding counties in the Philadelphia region. ACE INA representatives will join officials from the Red Cross to announce this sponsorship and celebrate March as Red Cross month during the "Save-a-Life Saturday" CPR training event at Cardinal Dougherty High School on Saturday, March 1.
"ACE INA is committed to supporting the local community and giving back to those communities where our employees live and work. As one of the country's largest insurance and reinsurance companies, we know the devastating toll a disaster can have on families, businesses and communities. We also recognize the importance and value of the Red Cross' disaster preparedness, prevention and relief programs," said Dominic Frederico, chairman of ACE INA Holdings, Inc. "We're pleased to join the Red Cross in supporting disaster preparation and relief efforts."
As part of this three-year sponsorship, ACE INA will serve as presenting sponsor of the first annual Walk for Red Cross in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 12, 2003. ACE employees from offices in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, and Wilmington will join hundreds of corporate teams and volunteers to participate in the 12-kilometer walk, which kicks off at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park at 11:00 a.m., and will raise money and awareness for Red Cross programs and services. During the month of March, hundreds of American Red Cross flags will be hung in Center City Philadelphia, with more than 200 featuring the ACE INA logo.
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross, governed by a volunteer board of directors, has been serving the people of Chester County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and most of Bucks and Delaware Counties since receiving its charter in 1916.
The ACE Group of Companies, whose ultimate parent is ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), provide insurance and reinsurance products and services through operating subsidiaries for a diverse group of clients around the world. Additional information can be found at www.ace-ina.com.