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Giving 2010

Tri-Valley YMCA Family A WellPoint Foundation grant supports three YMCAs in Los Angeles and their motivational programs that encourage an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. These programs target underserved kids and their families.

UCLA School of Public Health UCLA School of Public Health Research funded by WellPoint demonstrated that salad bars offered at lunchtime can increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption. As a result, six new bars were introduced into LA schools in 2010. This research also triggered proposed national legislation that led to First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move! Salad Bars 2 Schools" campaign.

LA Lakers' Foundation A grant from the WellPoint Foundation supports the LA Times in Education Lakers' School of Champions, a health-based classroom literacy program. The award-winning curriculum is used by more than 200,000 students.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign California associates pledged more than $745,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds support the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 575 volunteers registered for projects across California, including local food banks, Boys and Girls Clubs and the March of Dimes March for Babies events.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive California associates collected nearly 1,720 pounds of food for area food banks.

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Giving 2010

Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service With support from a WellPoint Foundation grant, Rocky Mountain PBS launched "Healthy Impact 2010." This educational initiative offers a range of resources to help baby boomers and seniors live healthier, more fulfilling lives. It features on-air segments and online programs with tips about seniors' well-being, and a phone bank at the PBS studios providing answers to health-related questions and issues.

Alzheimer's Association WellPoint was a sponsor of the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's events in cities all across Colorado. More than 100 WellPoint associates participated in the walks. These events raise vital funds to support programs and educational services offered at no cost to 72,000 families and caregivers in Colorado living with Alzheimer's. They also aid in the advancement of research, and in efforts to find a cure.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Colorado associates pledged more than $152,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 225 volunteers registered for projects across Colorado, including Ronald McDonald House Charities, the Starlight Children's Foundation and local food banks.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 665 pounds of food for Colorado food banks

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Giving 2010

Saint Mary's Hospital With support from the WellPoint Foundation, Saint Mary's Hospital is promoting heart health through its Secondary Cardiac Wellness program, which addresses obesity, nutrition, exercise and diabetes control. It aims to reduce cardiac risk in the diverse urban population it serves by motivating community members through comprehensive education, individual attention and specific intervention, taking language and literacy issues into account.

America Lung Association Breath Express WellPoint is a sponsor of the American Lung Association's Breath Express, a lung health education center on wheels that focuses on tobacco-use prevention, environmental health and asthma education. One of the only programs of its kind in the nation, the Breath Express is a total learning experience that travels to schools and communities throughout Connecticut.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Connecticut associates pledged nearly $185,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 170 volunteers registered for projects across Connecticut, including Camp Nerden, LifeHaven and the Farnam Neighborhood House.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 445 pounds of food for Connecticut food banks.

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Giving 2010

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walks For the second year in a row, WellPoint was the presenting sponsor of the Walk to Cure Diabetes, at which 10,000-plus participants raised more than $1.9 million for research on type 1 diabetes. More than 300 WellPoint associates, family members and friends registered to walk and hand out backpacks and diabetes educational materials.

Health EmPowers You With support from the WellPoint Foundation, the Health EmPowers You program helps students, teachers and parents improve children's cardiovascular fitness and increase fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity.

Get Active, Get Fit! WellPoint joined with Radio Disney AM 590 in Atlanta to sponsor the "Get Active, Get Fit!" School Challenge. The goal was to encourage fitness by helping families engage in fun physical activities.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Georgia associates pledged more than $318,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 385 volunteers registered for projects across Georgia, including Boys and Girls Clubs, Ronald McDonald House Charities, the March of Dimes and local food banks.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected 482 pounds of food for Georgia food banks.

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Giving 2010

Indiana Special OlympicsThis WellPoint Foundation grant supports the ISO's "InShape Health Club" programs, which provide health and fitness training and education for Special Olympics participants across Central Indiana, while promoting healthy lifestyles for their families. The program offers people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share gifts, skills, and friendship.

Indiana Rural Health Association A grant from the WellPoint Foundation helps healthcare providers track smoking-cessation efforts in several rural counties. It offers educational programs and technical assistance with smotking-cessation efforts.

Big Brothers Big Sisters WellPoint helped sponsor Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Indiana's annual "Summer fest," which hosted 1,000 local participants and supporters for a day of healthy lifestyles education, interactive fitness opportunities and nutrition awareness.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Indiana associates pledged more than $640,000 to the annual campaign, which is matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 500 volunteers registered for projects across Indiana, including local food banks, Boys and Girls Clubs and Cancer Support Services of Central Indiana.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 987 pounds of food for Indiana food banks.

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Giving 2010

Kentucky Health Screenings WellPoint is a longtime sponsor of free health screenings at the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Kentucky State Fair. In 2010, nearly 500 people were screened for body mass index, blood pressure, and cholesterol, and some 1,500 people were given skin-cancer check-ups.

American Heart Association A sponsorship from WellPoint helped support the Healthy Family Training Camp, a joint program of the American Heart Association and the University of Louisville. The camp promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun, family-friendly environment.

University of Louisville Research Foundation A WellPoint Foundation grant helps fund the Louisville Healthy Heart Program, which identifies individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease and offers assessments and follow-up services to aid in smoking cessation and other heart-healthy behavioral changes.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Kentucky associates pledged more than $137,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds support the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 115 volunteers registered for projects across Kentucky, including the Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana, Maryhurst and Neighborhood House.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 960 pounds of food for Kentucky food banks.

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Giving 2010

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice A WellPoint Foundation grant helped AHCH acquire updated technology to support high-risk heart failure patients at home and help them avoid unnecessary rehospitalization. The Heart Failure Care Coordination Program serves some 300 patients annually.

American Heart Walk WellPoint is a longtime sponsor of the American Heart Association's Annual Heart Walk. Dozens of WellPoint associates and their friends and families raised more than $6,000 and walked to show their support for cardiovascular disease prevention. Funds go toward education, outreach, research, communications and legislation.

Maine Children's Cancer Program In 2010, the Maine Children's Cancer Program Strike Out Cancer in Kids campaign was a huge success. Funds raised by WellPoint associates coupled with a company sponsorship totaled more than $14,000 to help provide medical care and support services vital to the survival of children and families affected by cancer.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Maine associates pledged more than $115,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Community Service Day Nearly 90 volunteers registered for projects across Maine, including Ronald McDonald House Charities, Special Olympics and the Morrison Center.

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Giving 2010

City of St. Louis Health Department A WellPoint Foundation grant supports Small Changes for Health, a 10-week program that encourages St. Louis adults to try new activities each week to increase physical activity.

American Lung Association of the Central States Freedom from Smoking and Breathe Smart from the Start are two smoking-cessation programs supported by funds from the WellPoint Foundation. The programs offer free, comprehensive tobacco-cessation clinics and educational programs throughout Missouri.

Komen St. Louis WellPoint is a longtime sponsor of the Komen Race for the Cure in St. Louis. More than 100 WellPoint associates were among 71,800-plus runners. The associates also raised $3,897 through sponsorships and a fundraising event in which they prepared, donated and bid on theme baskets.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Missouri associates pledged nearly $200,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day Nearly 160 volunteers registered for projects across Missouri, including St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors, the Nursery Foundation of St. Louis, Edgewood Children’s Center and several food banks.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected nearly 597 pounds of food for Missouri food banks.

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Giving 2010

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The WellPoint Foundation supported Las Vegas’s first-ever Hope & Health Diabetes Symposium. It drew 500 participants of all ages and offered them early education about reducing and preventing the harmful effects of uncontrolled diabetes. Healthcare professionals gave talks, and a Kids’ Day Camp provided fun learning opportunities. The symposium gave participants the tools and resources to reduce diabetes complications and healthcare costs.

American Lung Association WellPoint was the premier sponsor for “Scale the Strat” to benefit the American Lung Association. Nearly 150 people, including six WellPoint associates, climbed 108 stories straight up the Stratosphere tower — the tallest in Las Vegas. This event supports the ALA’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Nevada associates pledged nearly $13,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day Nearly 80 volunteers registered for projects across Nevada, including including Opportunity Village in Las Vegas and STEP2 in Reno.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 60 pounds of food for the Northern Nevada Food Bank.

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Giving 2010

Foundation for Healthy Living A WellPoint Foundation grant helps the Foundation for Healthy Living support the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) program. HEAL’s goal is to improve the wellness of New Hampshire residents by reducing obesity.

University System of New Hampshire The WellPoint Foundation supports efforts by the University System of New Hampshire’s Institute for Health Policy and Practice to reduce cardiac risk factors. It conducts research and provides technical resources to state healthcare agencies.

Granite State Fit Kids WellPoint is a proud sponsor of Granite State Fit Kids. The program, carried out in schools and communities statewide, engages children and their families in regular physical activity while teaching them how to avoid health risks and encouraging them to embrace a lifelong healthy respect for mind, body and spirit.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign New Hampshire associates pledged more than $70,300 to the annual campaign, which is matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day Nearly 60 associate volunteers registered for projects across New Hampshire, including Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire and Camp Allen.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 270 pounds of food for New Hampshire food banks

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Giving 2010

Senior Services Center of Albany WellPoint is a sponsor of Elderdance — a diverse and fun dance program from Senior Services Center of Albany for active older adults. It features line dancing, Latin dancing, belly dancing and ballroom, providing great exercise and social interaction. Dancing aids cardiovascular conditioning and builds strong bones and muscles, which helps with balance. It also improves memory skills.

Brookdale Medical Center A WellPoint Foundation grant helped fund the Brookdale Medical Center’s “Live Light Live Right” program. Physical fitness workers helped overweight and obese children improve their body-mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular fitness and change their attitudes about healthy eating. It also conducts seminars for teachers in local public schools, and educates medical residents about obesity.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign New York associates pledged more than $285,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 340 volunteers registered for projects across New York, including Boys and Girls Clubs, local food banks and YMCAs.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected 841 pounds of food for New York food banks.

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Giving 2010

YMCA of Greater Cleveland A WellPoint Foundation grant helps support the YMCA’s We Run This City Youth Marathon program. Students train with the goal of completing a 1.2 mile, 10K or half-marathon run. Activities include stretching, instruction in running form, pacing, fun drills and games designed to increase stamina, flexibility and strength.

Junior League of Dayton WellPoint is a presenting sponsor of the Junior League’s Program of Wellness Education and Resources (POWER), a children’s advocacy program run in partnership with the Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. It offers broad community outreach in health and wellness, safety, and prevention programs for local families.

Central Ohio Diabetes Association WellPoint is the long-time presenting sponsor for CODA’s diabetes detection program. It offers screenings to heighten diabetes awareness.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Ohio associates pledged more than $370,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 350 volunteers registered for projects across Ohio, including local food banks, Boys and Girls Clubs and Keep America Beautiful efforts.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 2,249 pounds of food for Ohio food banks.

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Giving 2010

Virginia Public Safety Foundation A WellPoint Foundation grant supported the Virginia Public Safety Foundation’s Healthy Heroes program, designed to help 165,000 law enforcement officers and firefighters reduce cardiac risks.

Senior Navigator WellPoint Foundation funding is helping Senior Navigator with its Aging Well: Healthy Choices Solution Center program. The goal is empower seniors to increase their physical activity, eat more healthily, and stop smoking. It employs educational resources, interactive tools and community-based programs.

American Heart Association The American Heart Association’s “Get with the Guidelines — Stroke” tool received funding from the WellPoint Foundation. This program improves the care of patients hospitalized with stroke. It provides hospitals with a Web-based patient management tool, decision support and data-collection and benchmarking capabilities to enhance patient outcomes and save lives.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Virginia associates pledged more than $380,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 310 volunteers registered for projects across Virginia, including Boys and Girls Clubs and March of Dimes March for Babies events.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 546 pounds of food for Virginia food banks

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Giving 2010

YMCA of Metro Milwaukee A grant from the WellPoint Foundation supports YMCA programs that promote healthy lifestyles (nutrition and exercise) among families. New Kids at the YMCA is an intervention program targeting pediatric obesity. New Parents / Healthy Tots is open to parents with children wanting to learn how to set the stage for a healthy family lifestyle.

Wisconsin League for Nursing WLN scholarships for students pursuing degrees in nursing programs are supported by WellPoint Foundation funds. In particular, minority students and those who are the first in their families to go to college are given the incentive to pursue their degrees.

Milwaukee Wave WellPoint sponsored the Milwaukee Wave’s “Making Waves” engaging school health-education program. The Milwaukee Wave indoor soccer team offers school assemblies, educational newspaper inserts, and games incorporating health education into a field trip to watch a soccer game.

Associate Volunteerism 2010/2011

Associate Giving Campaign Wisconsin associates pledged more than $128,000 to the annual campaign, which was matched 50 percent by the WellPoint Foundation. Funds supported the United Way, Community Health Charities of America, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, Feeding America and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Service Day More than 165 volunteers registered for projects across Wisconsin, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac, Community Projects for Seniors, Ronald McDonald House Charities and several food banks.

Healthy Helpings Food Drive Our associates collected more than 3,337 pounds of food for Wisconsin food banks.