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The Garden City Group, Inc. Makes Donation To Autism Speaks

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Article Date: 16 Jan 2008 - 1:00 PST

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The Garden City Group, Inc. (GCG), and its associates contributed $7368.20 to Autism Speaks as part of its annual charitable giving program. The goal of Autism Speaks is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Donations were raised by GCG associates participating in functions such as fleece and shirt sales, jeans days, and bake sales.

"GCG is proud to make this donation to help individuals with autism and their families," said GCG CEO David Isaac. "We sincerely hope that 2008 brings us closer to finding a cure for this condition that affects so many American families. Autism Speaks has dedicated itself to finding a cure," Isaac said. "And their commitment is an inspiration to us."

The mission of Autism Speaks is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. Autism Speaks is committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

The Garden City Group, Inc. , a subsidiary of Crawford & Company, administers class action settlements, designs legal notice programs, manages Chapter 11 administrations, and provides expert consultation services.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 offices in 63 countries. Major service lines include property and casualty claims management, integrated claims and medical management for workers' compensation, legal settlement administration, including class action and warranty inspections, and risk management information services. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

Crawford & Company




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