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Krazy Kruizers · 08-25-2008, 10:42 AM

Holland America Line Recognized By Conde Nast Traveler In 2008 World Savers Awards

Premium Cruise Line One of 38 Companies Selected Worldwide By Condé Nast Traveler as a Leader in Social Responsibility

Seattle, WA, August 18, 2008 - Condé Nast Traveler has named Holland America Line a finalist in the magazine's 2008 World Savers Awards. Holland America Line is one of 38 companies selected worldwide as a leader in social responsibility in the September issue.
Holland America Line won an honorable mention in the health category based on its ongoing donations to organizations in need. The company recently donated dental equipment after dismantling its shipboard dental offices on 13 ships - each office worth approximately $90,000. Donated equipment included dental chairs, digital x-rays, and dental supplies.

"As one of the world's major cruise lines, we recognize our important role in protecting and contributing to the well-being of the communities we visit, both environmentally and socially," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. "This is one piece of our larger corporate social responsibility initiative, and we are grateful to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler."

Equipment from five ships went to Indian Health Services, responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska natives. Four ships donated supplies to Loma Linda for its worldwide dental programs for children. One ship donated supplies to an orphanage in Pichilingue, Mexico. Equipment also was donated in Indonesia and Manila.

Previous donations from the medical department benefited two dental programs in Vietnam that specialize in children with cleft palettes, as well as programs in South America, and Mexico.
Another successful initiative addressing health issues is the line's On Deck for the Cure program. Holland America Line recently announced it has surpassed the million-dollar mark in contributions raised for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® via its On Deck for the Cure program, earning it a place on Komen's prestigious Million Dollar Council. Holland America estimates that more than 80,000 guests have participated in more than 1,000 walks on Holland America Line cruises worldwide since the program began in 2006.