Nissan Donates $20,000 to Children's Miracle Network

IRVING, Texas--May 2, 20048, 2004--Children in North Texas are getting help from Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) in the form of a donation made to the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). NMAC gave $20,000 to the organization that raises funds for local children at pediatric hospitals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The donation was made during a brief ceremony at the car maker's Nissan Dallas campus.

"If it weren't for the Children's Miracle Network and the great work they do in this community, many young people would go without the proper care and medical attention they desperately need," said Jeff Edwards, vice president of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, Nissan's finance division. "We want to make sure the children of North Texas continue getting the medical care they need and are glad to contribute to this great work."

NMAC's support of the Children's Miracle Network is part of Nissan's global commitment to "Enriching People's Lives" through charitable contributions, in-kind donations and other philanthropic investments. NMAC has been an ongoing supporter of Children's Miracle Network donating more than $100,000 since 1991.

"We truly appreciate the support we receive from Nissan," said Rachel Garton, director, Children's Miracle Network North Texas. "Their grassroots fund-raising efforts truly make a difference in the lives of North Texas children."

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.

Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization that raises local funds for local children at pediatric hospitals. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Children's Miracle Network donations benefit patients at Children's Medical Center Dallas and Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. More than half a million children receive medical care every year at these two leading pediatric facilities. One hundred percent of the money raised here stays in North Texas -- last year Children's Miracle Network donated over $2.1 million to Cook Children's in Fort Worth and Children's Dallas.

Started in 1983, Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization, with headquarters in Utah, and local organizations across the country that raise funds for children's hospitals. Each year these non-profit hospitals provide the finest care, research and community outreach to help millions of children with diseases and injuries of every kind. To date, Children's Miracle Network has raised $2.3 billion for 170 children's hospitals throughout North America.

For more information on Dallas/Fort Worth Children's Miracle Network activities, call 214-456-8385 or visit www.cmn-dfw.org.

Photo: Photo of donation available by contacting Steve Parrett, Nissan Corporate Communications.