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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), founded in 1953, is a not-for-profit organization of patients serving patients. It is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. AAFA provides practical information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures.
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Sonic, America's Drive-In, originally started as a hamburger and root beer stand in 1953 in Shawnee, Okla., called Top Hat Drive-In, and then changed its name to Sonic in 1959. The first drive-in to adopt the Sonic name is still serving customers in Stillwater, Okla. Sonic has more than 3,300 drive-ins coast to coast and in Mexico, where more than a million customers eat every day. For more information about Sonic Corp. and its subsidiaries, visit Sonic at www.sonicdrivein.com.
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Champion Enterprises, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., a leading manufacturer of factory-built housing, has produced more than 1.6 million homes since 1953. Today, Champion operates 32 homebuilding manufacturing facilities in North America and partners with nearly 3,000 independent retailers, builders and developers. For more information, please visit http://www.championhomes.net .
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Frank Zeppa worked for United Parcel Service of America from the late 1930s until his death in 1953. He worked his way up from a position as a driver to become one of the company's top executives. He accumulated greater holdings in UPS than anyone on its board of directors, Alan said.
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