Esurance Provides Gift of Life in Pinellas County, Florida

AIDS Walk St. Petersburg Works to Raise Thousands for HIV/AIDS Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10 -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, is supporting AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) with an innovative sponsorship, the Gift of Life. Benefiting residents of Pinellas County, Esurance's support will help ASAP provide up to $2,000 per year toward an individual's co-pays for essential medication.

Kristin Brewe, Esurance's Director of Brand & Public Relations, stated, "Esurance is extremely proud to work with ASAP to help provide life-saving medications to a worthy individual. Though the fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over, events like this show that there's hope in our communities, and, more immediately, help."

The Gift of Life is a part of fundraising efforts centered around the Saturday, September 9, AIDS Walk St. Petersburg in North Shore Park. The volunteer-driven 5K walk will benefit clients of ASAP, a division of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. In 2006, organizers hope that AIDS Walk St. Petersburg will reach a goal of over 1,000 walkers, raising more than $75,000. All funds raised for the Walk will remain in Pinellas County serving ASAP clients.

Brian Sprague, Director of Marketing & Publicity for AIDS Walk St. Petersburg, stated, "Thanks to contributions from companies like Esurance, another HIV positive resident in Pinellas County will now be ensured one year of much needed, life-sustaining medication. However, because there always remains a need in our community, we hope that 2006 shows record turn-out and support for AIDS Walk St. Petersburg."

Interested walkers and potential corporate sponsors are encouraged to visit for more information: www.aidswalkstpetersburg.org .

About AIDS Walk St. Petersburg

AIDS Walk St. Petersburg helps build awareness of and raises funds for AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. (ASAP). ASAP is a full service HIV/AIDS resource center with bilingual information and monthly support groups. The principle service offered is medical/financial assistance for doctor visits, lab work, and medications to employed HIV-positive individuals residing in Pinellas County, who are not on Disability, Medicaid, or Medicare. Additional services include: A library with more than 4,000 books, periodicals, audio and videotapes; computer and internet access; monthly collaborative dinner; Personal Needs and Food Pantry. To promote awareness and HIV/AIDS prevention, ASAP works closely with diverse aspects of the Tampa Bay Community. For more information about the AIDS Walk or about ASAP, please visit: http://www.asapservices.org/ | http://www.aidswalkstpete.org/ .

About Esurance

Esurance, a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. , provides personal auto insurance direct to consumers online and through select online agents. Esurance is dedicated to constantly improving the way people shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance. By combining the best of technology with industry know-how, Esurance is able to offer hassle-free coverage with 24/7 customer service and claims handling at competitive prices.

Through Esurance's Web site, www.esurance.com , customers can get instant quotes, view comparison quotes, buy an Esurance policy, and print their proof of insurance card -- all in minutes. Esurance also offers policyholders the ability to make policy changes and file claims instantly online, demonstrating its commitment to improving the entire insurance process from quote to claim. Esurance is proud to support our communities through charitable involvement that benefits public health, youth outreach, and the environment.

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