Consider Starbucks

Last Friday, Starbucks began offering (STARBUCKS) RED EXCLUSIVE beverages at participating stores in the United States.

Through Jan. 2, 2009, for every (STARBUCKS) RED EXCLUSIVE beverage purchased, Starbucks will contribute five cents to the Global Fund to invest in AIDS programs in Africa.

“Since we announced our partnership with (RED) I have been honored by the enthusiasm of our partners and customers who recognize their daily visit to Starbucks will help save lives in Africa,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and CEO.

“Now more than ever, it is important to continue to be a responsible global company. We have a deep partnership with coffee growing regions in Africa and are proud to partner with our customers to contribute toward an AIDS-free Africa.”

So when you make your daily coffee or vanilla bean runs today, consider Starbucks, and help fight AIDS. It’s World AIDS Day, after all.

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