Nissan Donates $50,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Ivan

CANTON, Miss.--Sept. 24, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. today donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund which enables the Mississippi Red Cross to provide much needed assistance to victims of Hurricane Ivan and other major disasters.

"Our hearts go out to the victims of the storm that swept through Mississippi," said Dave Boyer, Vice President of Manufacturing of Nissan Canton. "Nissan strives to be a good corporate citizen and we feel compelled to do what we can to ease the suffering of our neighbors in the community. We are glad to be doing our part to help Red Cross make a difference."

Nissan presented its donation to the American Red Cross chapter in Jackson, Miss. on Sept. 24, 2004. Nissan's support of the American Red Cross is part of Nissan's global commitment to "Enriching People's Lives" through charitable contributions, in-kind donations and other philanthropic investments that support education, the environment and humanitarian aid.

"Nissan is committed to helping the communities in which they live and work," commented Don Paxton, executive director of the Central Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. "Their support of the Red Cross ensures that thousands of people will get help when they need it most."

About Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

About the American Red Cross

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of Hurricane Ivan and thousands of other disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW . Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org

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