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CONTAC CT: Karin Holt Coca-Co ola, Public Af ffairs and Co ommunicatio ons kaholt@c coca-cola.

co om 612-222-8883 elease News Re COCA A-COLA INS SPIRES KIDS TO GET ACTIVE A WIT TH NEW SP PORTS EQU UIPMENT FO OR THE EAST SIDE E BOYS & G GIRLS CLUB B Reinforcin ng Coca-Col las nationa al partnersh hip with the Boys & Girls Club b of Americ ca on a loca al level

St. Paul, , November r 13, 2013- Employees E fr rom Coca-C Cola Refresh hments and S St. Paul City y Councilm member Dan Bostrom joi ined over 80 0 kids and st taff at the Ea ast Side Boy ys & Girls Club for an ac ctive, healthy y living event t and a chec ck presentat ion of a $2,1 100 donation n to the club b. The mon ney will be us sed to purch hase recreational equipm ment to inspiire the kids t to be more physically active. Were re eally grateful for Coca-C Cola Refreshments for th he active, healthy living d donation because it will suppo ort us in buyi ing some gre eat recreatio onal equipme ent for our k kids. It was wonderfu ul to have Co oca-Cola em mployees here today to v volunteer, s said Andrew Jones, Prog gram Director of o the East Side S Boys & Girls Club.

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Coca-Cola supports more than 280 physical activity or nutrition education programs in more than 115 countries all over the world. Its part of the Companys commitment to get more people moving and to inspire them to lead active, healthy lifestyles. This initiative is one example of how were tackling obesity on a number of fronts, including right here in St. Paul, said Dan Kueppers, Sales Director. Coca-Cola Refreshments is committed to the health and well-being of our communities and to promoting the importance of leading an active, healthy lifestyle. About The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities- GREAT FUTURES START HERE The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities represent more than eighty years of service to youth. The Clubs provide activities and support to more than 12,000 young people in kindergarten through graduation from high-school. With eight inner-city locations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is one of only a few local organizations dedicated specifically to youth development. Each young person deserves the opportunity to strengthen academic and social skills, develop positive leadership traits, and learn healthy living behaviors. By building a strong foundation, the Club prepares the next generation for success. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. For more information: 651-726-CLUB (2582) or visit us on the web at http://www.boysandgirls.org/

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