Geico, Camps, and CMT

June 26, 2010

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Earlier this week, associates at GEICO's regional office in Dallas spent a day

volunteering at Camp Marc, a summer camp for children sponsored by the

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). GEICO has been a partner of the MDA for

nearly 10 years.

GEICO associates staffed a tie-dye T-shirt booth where campers had the

opportunity to create their own shirts. In addition they also served meals and

helped to ensure a fun-filled camping experience for all the youngsters.

" Spending the day at Camp Marc was a truly memorable experience, " said

Balfour, event coordinator for GEICO. " There is nothing more rewarding than

putting smiles on those kids' faces. We'll never forget it. "

" It warms my heart that GEICO associates have become so involved in the MDA

summer camps, " said Charlie Garst, a systems technician for GEICO and an active

volunteer. " This cause hits close to home for me and my family and I'm glad it's

resonated with GEICO associates as well. "

Garst's wife, Jen, is the Camp Marc camp director and herself has

Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a disorder of the peripheral nerves that affects the

muscles. As a child she attended MDA summer camps and went on to become a camp

counselor. Before joining the MDA staff, she also worked at GEICO.

" I get the opportunity to reach out to 100 kids each summer and provide them

with the same experiences that I had so many years ago, " said Garst's wife, Jen.

" I know firsthand that the memories they create will last a lifetime and I am so

thankful to those at GEICO who donate their time and money to support this

cause. "

Camp Marc is part of Special Camp for Special Kids, an organization that

serves children with chronic illnesses and major physical disabilities, and

their families by providing year-round camping experiences.

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