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In the news release, Prevent Blindness America Invites Consumers to 'See
America' Through Nationwide Contest, issued earlier today by Prevent Blindness
America over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there should have
been no reference to Orbitz Worldwide or Orbitz.com within the release as
originally issued inadvertently. Below is the corrected version of the release
omitting all reference to Orbitz Worldwide and Orbitz.com:
TO HEALTH AND LIFESTYLES EDITORS:
     Prevent Blindness America Invites Consumers to 'See America' Through
                              Nationwide Contest

   Contest Seeks to Educate Public About the Importance of Regular Eye Care

CHICAGO, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Prevent Blindness America today
announced the nationwide launch of its "See America" contest, an effort to
educate Americans about the importance of preventive eye exams to promote
overall vision health.  The national non-profit group dedicated to preventing
blindness and preserving sight will award the grand prize winner with the
opportunity to "See America" with four complimentary plane tickets to any
United States destination of their choice.  The first runner-up will receive
two complimentary plane tickets.
    The "See America" contest is open to all those affected by impaired vision
or vision loss who feel as though they have "missed" important moments in
their lives.  From April 14 through July 31, entrants are asked to submit
stories about a time in their life that they have had to sacrifice due to poor
eye health.  A secondary component of the contest submission is to include a
destination within the United States that entrants want to visit if they win
and why that destination is so important to them.  Families of the visually
impaired are also invited to submit nominations.
    "Through this contest, we are hoping to remind consumers of what they
could be missing without their vision," said Mildred M.G. Olivier, M.D., chief
executive officer of the Midwest Glaucoma Center.  "Regular eye care is a
great way to protect our quality of life."
    Research shows that diabetic retinopathy affects more than 4.4 million
Americans, with cataracts affecting more than 22 million Americans.  Eye
diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration affect 2.2 million and 2
million respectively.  Further, a 2007 study conducted by Prevent Blindness
America showed the estimated costs associated with adult vision problems in
the United States to be $51.4 billion.  Fortunately, half of all cases of
blindness can be prevented through early interventions like vision screenings
and dilated eye exams.
    "For more than 100 years, Prevent Blindness America has championed the
importance of regular eye care and safety initiatives," said Daniel D.
Garrett, senior vice president, Prevent Blindness America.  "We hope this new
program will encourage people to pause and appreciate one of our most precious
gifts -- our sight."
    Those interested in participating in the contest should go to
here to obtain contest parameters and
submit their story, or call 1-800-331-2020 to receive information on
submissions by mail or fax.  For more information about Prevent Blindness
America and its sight-saving services, visit www.preventblindness.org.
    Official Contest Eligibility and Rules
    Contest submissions may be made by legal residents of the 50 U.S. states
and the District of Columbia, who are 14 years old or older as of April 14,
2008 (each a "Submitter").  Employees of Prevent Blindness America,
GolinHarris and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates,
subsidiary companies, distributors, sales representatives, retailers,
advertising, sales promotion and judging agencies, and all other service
agencies involved with the Contest and members of the immediate families
(parent, child, sibling and spouse of each) or households of any of the above
are not eligible to submit entries.  Void where prohibited. Contest is subject
to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
    All prizes will be awarded to the winning entries listed in conjunction
with the designated Entry.  Grand Prize: Four domestic airline tickets.
Travel restrictions may apply.  First Prize: Two domestic airline tickets.
Travel restrictions may apply.  Unclaimed prizes may not be awarded.  All
prizes may not be awarded if an insufficient number of eligible Entries are
received.
    About Prevent Blindness America
    Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading
volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness
and saving sight.  Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent
Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through
public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening
training, community and patient service programs and research.  These services
are made possible through the generous support of the American public.
Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it is committed
to eliminating preventable blindness in America.  For more information, or to
make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020 or visit us
on the Web at www.preventblindness.org.

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Prevent Blindness America Invites Consumers to 'See America' Through
Nationwide Contest
Contest Seeks to Educate Public About the Importance of Regular Eye Care
CHICAGO, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Prevent Blindness America today
announced the nationwide launch of its "See America" contest, an effort to
educate Americans about the importance of preventive eye exams to promote
overall vision health.  The national non-profit group dedicated to preventing
blindness and preserving sight will award the grand prize winner with the
opportunity to "See America" with four complimentary plane tickets to any
United States destination of their choice, provided by Orbitz.com, a leader in
online travel.  The first runner-up will receive two complimentary plane
tickets.
    The "See America" contest is open to all those affected by impaired vision
or vision loss who feel as though they have "missed" important moments in
their lives.  From April 14 through July 31, entrants are asked to submit
stories about a time in their life that they have had to sacrifice due to poor
eye health.  A secondary component of the contest submission is to include a
destination within the United States that entrants want to visit if they win
and why that destination is so important to them.  Families of the visually
impaired are also invited to submit nominations.
    "Through this contest, we are hoping to remind consumers of what they
could be missing without their vision," said Mildred M.G. Olivier, M.D., chief
executive officer of the Midwest Glaucoma Center.  "Regular eye care is a
great way to protect our quality of life."
    Research shows that diabetic retinopathy affects more than 4.4 million
Americans, with cataracts affecting more than 22 million Americans.  Eye
diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration affect 2.2 million and 2
million respectively.  Further, a 2007 study conducted by Prevent Blindness
America showed the estimated costs associated with adult vision problems in
the United States to be $51.4 billion.  Fortunately, half of all cases of
blindness can be prevented through early interventions like vision screenings
and dilated eye exams.
    "For more than 100 years, Prevent Blindness America has championed the
importance of regular eye care and safety initiatives," said Daniel D.
Garrett, senior vice president, Prevent Blindness America.  "We hope this new
program will encourage people to pause and appreciate one of our most precious
gifts -- our sight."
    Those interested in participating in the contest should go to
here to obtain contest parameters and
submit their story, or call 1-800-331-2020 to receive information on
submissions by mail or fax.  For more information about Prevent Blindness
America and its sight-saving services, visit www.preventblindness.org.
    Official Contest Eligibility and Rules
    Contest submissions may be made by legal residents of the 50 U.S. states
and the District of Columbia, who are 14 years old or older as of April 14,
2008 (each a "Submitter").  Employees of Prevent Blindness America,
GolinHarris and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates,
subsidiary companies, distributors, sales representatives, retailers,
advertising, sales promotion and judging agencies, and all other service
agencies involved with the Contest and members of the immediate families
(parent, child, sibling and spouse of each) or households of any of the above
are not eligible to submit entries.  Void where prohibited. Contest is subject
to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
    All prizes will be awarded to the winning entries listed in conjunction
with the designated Entry.  Grand Prize: Four domestic airline tickets
provided by Orbitz.com.  Travel restrictions may apply.  First Prize: Two
domestic airline tickets provided by Orbitz.com.  Travel restrictions may
apply.  Unclaimed prizes may not be awarded.  All prizes may not be awarded if
an insufficient number of eligible Entries are received.
    About Orbitz Worldwide
    Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW) is a leading global online travel company
that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to
research, plan and book a broad range of travel products.  Orbitz Worldwide
owns and operates a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz
(http://www.orbitz.com), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com), ebookers
(http://www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo
(http://www.ratestogo.com), the Away Network (http://www.away.com) and
corporate travel brand Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com).
For more information, visit the Orbitz Worldwide Investor Relations Web site
at www.orbitz-ir.com.
    About Prevent Blindness America
    Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading
volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness
and saving sight.  Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent
Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through
public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening
training, community and patient service programs and research.  These services
are made possible through the generous support of the American public.
Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it is committed
to eliminating preventable blindness in America.  For more information, or to
make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020 or visit us
on the Web at www.preventblindness.org.
SOURCE  Prevent Blindness America

Sarah Hecker of Prevent Blindness America, +1-312-363-6035,
shecker@preventblindness.org; or Sarah Sanders of GolinHarris,
+1-312-729-4414, ssanders@golinharris.com, for Prevent Blindness America

 

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