.Refer a friend and help the Red Cross
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	 October 2001  Dear Friend,  Across America and all around the world, people are contributing to various relief efforts. At DIRECTV Broadband, we are making a difference in the lives of those affected by the events of September 11th with an important new program launched in conjunction with the American Red Cross to help support the Red Cross' relief efforts in New York City, Washington D.C. and across the country.   DIRECTV Broadband will donate $100 to the American Red Cross for each subscriber generated through a customer referral program from now until the program ends on 12/31/01. The new program, called the "Refer a Friend Relief Program," will enable DIRECTV subscribers to make a difference in a unique way by adding to the Refer a Friend Relief Program donation made by DIRECTV Broadband to the American Red Cross.    You can make a difference today by forwarding this email to your friends and family and other Internet associates. Each time this email is referred to ! a friend and that friend uses the special link www.DIRECTVDSL.com/redcross  or toll-free number 1-866-419-2824, to activate DIRECTV DSL?, DIRECTV Broadband will add $100 to its Refer a Friend Relief Program donation to the Red Cross to aid the victims of the September 11th attacks. You may receive additional details about this new program on DIRECTV Broadband's website by visiting www.DIRECTVDSL.com/redcross .   Thank you for doing your part in defining the future of America by joining us to support the American Red Cross.  Together, we can help friends heal, rebuild hope, and create a brighter future for our country.  Kindest Regards, 	
		
 Ned Hayes Chief Executive Officer DIRECTV Broadband, Inc. 	 Skip Seitz Senior Vice President of Growth and Integrated Development American Red Cross National Headquarters	
		
	To participate in the Refer a Friend Relief Program, order DIRECTV DSL service online at www.DIRECTVDSL.com/redcross  or via the toll-free number at 866-419-2824 by 12/31/01. DIRECTV Broadband shall contribute $100 to the American Red Cross for each order accepted by 12/31/01 which results in the activation of a new residential customer.   The American Red Cross name and emblem are used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of this product.