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April 2007

VH1 Save the Music Foundation

March of Dimes WalkAmerica® in Arizona, Florida, and Northern California

 

 

University of Phoenix Partners with VH1 Save the Music Foundation

On April 5, 2007, University of Phoenix presented their first $25,000 sponsorship toward the VH1 Save the Music Program in the Hawaii Public School district. VH1 Save the Music, in partnership with University of Phoenix, presented four Hawaii elementary schools with $100,000 worth of musical instruments in an effort to restore four public school music education programs in the Hawaii Public School District for the 2006/2007 school year.

“At University of Phoenix, we are guided by our mission to provide access and opportunity to education, and we are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful program,” said Cheryl Anderson, Vice President for Strategic Development in Education. “We know the value and importance of music education for today’s youth; research shows that music instruction has a tremendous positive impact on student success and development.”

University of Phoenix will continue to provide three additional $25,000 sponsorships for school music programs in Phoenix, Nashville and Miami throughout the 2007 year.

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University of Phoenix Participates in March of Dimes® "WalkAmerica®" in Arizona, Florida and Northern California

In the winter and spring of 2007, University of Phoenix proudly partnered with the March of Dimes® in their quest to prevent premature birth and save babies. The company teamed together to raise donations and participate in the WalkAmerica® programs in Arizona, Florida and Northern California.

In Arizona, University of Phoenix employees, family and friends raised $170,000 in donations and more then 600 employees participated in WalkAmerica® 2007 in Peoria, Arizona. This company commitment earned University of Phoenix awards for Best New Company, Top 10 Team, and the First Place team from the March of Dimes®.

Florida and Northern California excelled in their fundraising efforts as Florida raised a grand total of $15,990 while Northern California raised a total of $12,384 in donations.

March of Dimes® was created almost 70 years ago to save babies from premature births and disabilities. Every day in the United States, more than 1,350 babies are born prematurely, making premature birth the #1 cause of newborn death. By taking part in WalkAmerica®, University of Phoenix demonstrated its commitment to giving back to the community.

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