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Chicago, Ill., March 31, 2005 -- Event: Third annual Forget Me Not Days fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer's Association

Description: Bankers Life and Casualty Company agents and employees take to the streets to fight Alzheimer's disease. Clad in distinctive green gardening aprons, volunteers collect donations to benefit the local Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, and as a thank you, hand contributors packets of forget-me-not seeds.

Sponsor: Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Chicago

Date: Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, 2005

Place: Various locations in downtown and suburban Chicago. Contact for specific locations.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Photo opportunities: Volunteers collecting on the streets of Chicago and suburban locations

Interview opportunities: Bankers volunteers, Bankers executives, Alzheimer's Association spokespersons.

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in support for people living with the disease and those caring for them, and in research dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer's dementia. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers. Visit the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

About Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Established in 1879 and headquartered at the historic Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, Bankers Life and Casualty Company focuses exclusively on the financial security needs of seniors. The company offers a broad portfolio of health and life insurance and retirement savings products designed especially for seniors. These products are distributed through a national network of professionally trained company agents. Visit us online at www.bankers.com.

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