AT&T Supports Diabetes Research By Sponsoring Local Cycling Event, San Antonio American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure

San Antonio ADA receives AT&T's support to fund diabetes cure.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) January 29, 2006 -- AT&T has joined the fight against diabetes as the Title Sponsor for the 2006 Tour de Cure ®, the American Diabetes Association’s annual cycling event that raises money for research to find a cure for the nation’s sixth leading cause of death by disease. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes, and Tour de Cure is the nation's largest cycling event intended to raise money for these purposes.

"We are truly honored to be a part of an event with such rich tradition that not only builds awareness and supports a great cause, but also benefits the San Antonio Community," said Brooks McCorcle, AT&T vice president and general manager, Southwest region. "We at AT&T commend the ADA in working to fight this devastating disease through the Tour de Cure."

On May 20-21, 2006 cyclists will gear up to take the scenic route from San Antonio to Austin and ride in this two-day event to raise over $238,000 to support research for a cure for this serious disease that kills 224,000 Americans each year. They will join over 26,000 other cyclists and volunteers at more than 80 sites throughout the United States this year.

To register for Tour de Cure or obtain more information about diabetes, call the American Diabetes Association toll-free at 1-888-Diabetes or visit us on the Internet at www.diabetes.org/tour.

About the American Diabetes Association and the San Antonio Chapter of the ADA:

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The Association and its San Antonio Chapter fund research; publish scientific findings; provide information and other services to people with diabetes their families, health professionals, and the public; and act as a legal advocate for equal rights for persons with diabetes. In San Antonio, for every dollar raised, three dollars return to help fund the $2.5 million in research commitments being conducted locally.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities. For more information regarding local ADA events, please call 210-829-1765 or visit online at: www.diabetes.org

About the New AT&T:

AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high-speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with more than 54 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNewATT.com.

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