Consumers Can Support Healthy Lungs and Clean Air with New Bank of America® Products Supporting American Lung Association

Credit Cards, Check Cards and Checking Accounts generate contributions to help prevent lung disease

Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2010)—

The American Lung Association and Bank of America today announced new credit card, check card and checking account products that help support the American Lung's Association  mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. 

Bank of America will make a contribution to the American Lung Association for each new credit card, check card or checking account opened.  In addition, every time a consumer uses the credit or check card to make a purchase, Bank of America will contribute a percentage to the American Lung Association.

"The American Lung Association partnership with Bank of America is a great opportunity to raise awareness of our organization and for our supporters to show off their loyalty," said Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO.  "Now, for the first time, consumers can help change the lives of people affected by lung disease by raising funds for the Lung Association's research, information and advocacy efforts."

The American Lung Association Visa® credit card and personal checking account are currently being offered at more than 6,000 Bank of America banking centers and through bankofamerica.com.

"Bank of America is proud to support causes that are important to our customers," said Bank of America Affinity Card & Banking executive Andres de Armas. "By adding the American Lung Association to our line of banking products, we are enabling our customers to support this worthy organization that works every day to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease."

For information about the rates, fees, and other costs and benefits associated with the new products, visit one of the many Bank of America banking centers or online at bankofamerica.com.

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About the American Lung Association in Florida

Now in its second century, the American Lung Association in Florida is the leading organization in the state working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. With your generous support, the American Lung Association is “Fighting for Air” through research, education and advocacy. For more information about the American Lung Association in Florida, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit www.lungfla.org.