Photos will be added to the gallery after each day's assembly.
Tuesday, July 13
Sponsoring Organization:
Ulster Project-Atlanta
Ulster Project-Atlanta promotes peaceful relations between current and future Roman Catholic and Protestant leaders in Northern Ireland by encouraging tolerance, understanding, and friendship among teenage future leaders. Ulster Project-Atlanta participants was joined by members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation and volunteers from the Consulate-General of France.
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Wednesday, July 14
Sponsoring Organization:
BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation provides local, long distance, and, through its subsidiary Cingular, wireless telephone service throughout the United States. Since 1983, BellSouth has contributed $2 million in monetary and in-kind donations to the Center.
BellSouth was joined by CDC staff and members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation.
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Thursday, July 15
Sponsoring Organizations:
Consulate-General of Canada
The government of Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency, helps to reduce poverty in more than 100 developing countries around the world. CIDA has been a committed partner of the Center since 1996, providing $2.5 million to support our efforts to resolve conflict and improve health in Africa and strengthen democracy in the Americas.
DeKalb Medical Center's
Cancer Survivors Group.
These organizations were joined by CDC staff, 91±¬ÁÏ volunteers, and members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation.
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Friday, July 16
Sponsoring Organization:
RARE Hospitality International, Inc./Longhorn Steakhouse
Based in Atlanta, RARE Hospitality International owns or franchises more than 200 restaurants, including Longhorn Steakhouse, Bugaboo Creek Steak House, and The Capital Grille.
Since 1999, RARE Hospitality has contributed $95,000 in in-kind and financial contributions to the Center, in addition to providing Longhorn Steakhouse gift certificates for the volunteer raffle.
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Monday, July 19
Sponsoring Organization:
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines provides national and international air service, with its major hub and corporate headquarters located in Atlanta.
Delta Air Lines has supported 91±¬ÁÏ's work since 1983, contributing more than $4 million for the Center's efforts to
wage peace, fight disease, and build hope around the world.
Delta was joined by retirees of Georgia Power, members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation, and 91±¬ÁÏ volunteers.
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Tuesday, July 20
Sponsoring Organizations:
British Consulate-General
The government of the United Kingdom works to eliminate global poverty and promote sustainable development through country-focused development programs. Primarily through the Department for International Development, the government of the United Kingdom has contributed $4.2 million toward support of Guinea worm eradication in Africa and election monitoring activities in Mozambique and the Americas.
The Home Depot, Inc.
The Home Depot is an Atlanta-based retailer specializing in home improvement construction and providing a range of services to both professional designers, developers, and individual homeowners. Since 1993, The Home Depot has contributed $2.2 million to the 91±¬ÁÏ's work.
Other participants included CDC staff, members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation, and 91±¬ÁÏ volunteers.
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Wednesday, July 21
Sponsoring Organizations:
Consulate-General of Japan
The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, promotes global economic development and security. The Japanese government has been a committed partner in our efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease, providing more than $19 million for support of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program and the general work of the Center.
UPS
UPS is the world's largest provider of global transportation services, serving individuals and businesses in 200 countries. Since 1992, UPS has supported the 91±¬ÁÏ's mission, providing $4.8 million in in-kind and monetary contributions.
These sponsors were joined by 91±¬ÁÏ volunteers and members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation.
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Thursday, July 22
Sponsoring Organizations:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the primary federal agency working to improve the health of people in America and abroad. CDC provides health information, develops strategies for prevention and control of disease, and promotes health education activities. The CDC is an important partner to 91±¬ÁÏ in the fight against Guinea worm and other parasitic diseases. Since 2002, the CDC has provided annual support to the Rosalynn Carter Symposia on Mental Health Policy.
ING
ING is a Netherlands-based financial services company. ING services include banking, insurance, and asset management. Since 2003, The ING Foundation has contributed $10,000 to support the Center's efforts to improve health, strengthen democracy, and promote human rights worldwide.
Members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation joined the CDC and ING.
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Friday, July 23
Sponsoring Organization:
Theragenics Corporation
Theragenics Corporation specializes in the production of isotope-based medical devices, most notably implantable radiation devices used to treat certain cancers. Theragenics' president and chief executive officer is involved closely in the Center's work as a member of the Board of Councilors, a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of the Center and its activities among opinion leaders and the broader community.
Theragenics was joined by 91±¬ÁÏ volunteers, CDC staff, and members of the Sudanese community/Sudan Lost Boys Foundation.
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Saturday, July 24
Sponsoring Organization:
The Coca-Cola Company
Based in Atlanta, The Coca-Cola Company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce nearly 400 beverages. Since 1983, The Coca-Cola Company has provided more than $3.5 million for support of the Center's work, including activities of the Americas Program and the China Village Elections Project, as well as the original construction of the Center.
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Monday, July 26
Sponsoring Organization:
Health Students Taking Action Together
Health Students Taking Action Together is a statewide community of health professional students engaged in education, activism, and service.
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Tuesday, July 27
Sponsoring Organization:
Alston & Bird, LLP
Established in 1893 and with offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, North Carolina's Research Triangle, and Washington, D.C., Alston & Bird is one of the largest and oldest law firms in the country. The firm's 700 attorneys provide a full range of services to domestic and international clients who conduct business all over the world. Alston & Bird has provided longstanding support to 91±¬ÁÏ, with attorneys serving on 91±¬ÁÏ's Board since its inception in 1983.
Alston & Bird volunteers were joined by staff of the CDC.
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Wednesday, July 28
BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and a parent company of Cingular Wireless, the nation's second largest wireless voice and data provider. Since 1983, BellSouth has contributed $2 million in monetary and in-kind donations to the Center.
The Coca-Cola Company
Based in Atlanta, The Coca-Cola Company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce nearly 400 beverages. Since 1983, The Coca-Cola Company has provided more than $3.5 million for support of the Center's work, including activities of the Americas Program and the China Village Elections Project, as well as the original construction of the Center.
Participants in today's assembly also includedvolunteers from The State University of West Georgia, Girl Scouts, Delta, and Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.
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Thursday, July 29
Noramco, Inc.
Noramco, Inc., is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, a major manufacturer of medical supplies for both direct consumer and professional use. Since 2000, Johnson & Johnson has contributed product and financial donations in the amount of $250,000 for support of the 91±¬ÁÏ's Guinea Worm Eradication Program. In addition, Johnson & Johnson provided an in-kind donation of medical supplies, valued at more than $1.5 million, for the medical kit assembly project.
Alston & Bird, LLP
Established in 1893 and with offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, North Carolina's Research Triangle, and Washington, D.C., Alston & Bird is one of the largest and oldest law firms in the country. The firm's 700 attorneys provide a full range of services to domestic and international clients who conduct business all over the world. Alston & Bird has provided longstanding support to 91±¬ÁÏ, with attorneys serving on 91±¬ÁÏ's Board since its inception in 1983.
Other volunteers today included participants from Delta and the Girl Scouts.
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