AAA Texas Assists Community in Keeping Kids Safe; Free Fingerprinting -- Blood Drive

    HOUSTON--Aug. 10, 2001--

     WHAT:  Keeping Kids Safe Community Event
            2nd Annual Expanded Fuel for Life Blood Drive

     WHEN:  Monday, August 13, 2001
            8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

     WHERE: AAA Texas office
            2234 FM 1960 West

     WHY:   AAA Texas and its partners are reaching out into
            the community to help keep kids safe and save lives.

    Blood Drive:

    -- In recent weeks, blood supply levels at area hospitals have
    reached critical lows due to Tropical Storm Allison. Flooding
    forced The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to cancel many
    blood drives. AAA Texas has joined forces with The Blood
    Center in sponsoring the 2nd Annual Fuel for Life Blood Drive
    to help restore and save lives. All donors receive a coupon
    for a pint of Blue Bell ice cream. Donors are also able to
    participate in a drawing on selected items including tee
    shirts, water bottles and antenna balls.

    Free Fingerprinting:

    -- As kids get ready to head back to school, it helps parents to
    have up-to-date information on them. Research indicates that
    when children are missing, it is helpful for parents and
    police to have fingerprints, vital statistics and a current
    photo on hand.

    Partners for the event include: AAA Texas, Boost America!, Harris County Sheriff's Department, Northwest Assistance Ministries -- Children's Clinic, Ozarka, SouthEast Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council, Toys "R" Us.