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For Immediate Release

March 10, 2006

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Precise Communications
Alexis Davis-Smith
(404)243-4823
Coca-Cola North America
Mart Martin
(404)-676-3445

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION HONORS COCA-COLA NORTH AMERICA’S DON KNAUSS WITH ROBIE AWARD FOR INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT

ATLANTA, March 10, 2006 --The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) and its founder Mrs. Rachel Robinson (pictured, left) honored Donald R. Knauss, (right), president of Coca Cola North America, with the prestigious ROBIE Award for Achievement in Industry at the Foundation’s recent annual black-tie dinner at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The Jackie Robinson Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner brings the community together in celebration of Jackie Robinson’s extraordinary life and in tribute to individuals who personify his spirit and commitment to giving. The Foundation recognized Knauss for his leadership in the field of corporate social responsibility. The Coca-Cola Company has partnered with the Jackie Robinson Foundation for more than 20 years in supporting its work in education and leadership development with students of color.

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