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www.allianzlife.com - Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: -0- WHAT: Join Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and more than 2,000 riders for the MS Bike: Allianz Twin Cities Ride 2008. In addition to being the title sponsor, Allianz has the largest team participating in the ride, the Allianz "Folks on Spokes." However, we know

that riding a bike is nowhere near as difficult as confronting a lifetime with multiple sclerosis. Allianz and our team of more than 100 riders have contributed more than $35,000 to help the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In addition to supporting innovative research projects around the globe, they also provide much needed education, programs, and services to everyone affected by MS - including those diagnosed with MS, their friends and families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them. WHEN: Saturday May 10, 2008 Ride begins at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave Maplewood, MN 55109 (612) 335-7900 WHO: Allianz SVP of Corporate Communications Juli Wall will be on hand to answer questions and comment on Allianz' commitment to the community. WHY: The number of people living with multiple sclerosis increases every hour of every day. This astonishing rate is not going to diminish, nor will it stop, until we've found a cure. Research has made some incredible advances recently, but the world can still only offer disease management drugs and therapies to the 400,000 people living with MS in America. For more information or to make a donation, please visit: mnm.nationalmssociety.org.

To schedule an interview, please contact Eryka Jackson at (612) 845-9528 or via e-mail eryka.jackson@allianzlife.com.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Eryka Jackson, 612-845-9528
eryka.jackson@allianzlife.com.