Pele MasterCard (9/21/99)
FULL STORY:
MasterCard, soccer legend Pele, and Brazil's Unibanco kicked off the new
'Pele Unibanco MasterCard' this past weekend. The new card benefits Fundacao
Abrinq, a not for profit organization benefiting needy children. MasterCard is
using its "Priceless" theme in TV spots airing this week in Sao Paulo, Rio de
Janeiro and Santos. Under the program 'Pele Unibanco MasterCard' cardholders
will be able to contribute R$3,00, R$5,00 or R$10,0 per month,
which will appear on their statements. Cardholders will also receive six
annual reports explaining how the revenue generated is being used for Abrinq's social
programs. The Fundacao Abrinq Para os Direitos da Crianca (The Abrinq
Foundation for Children's Rights) is a not for profit organization formed in
1990 by representatives of the Brazilian toy industry with the objective of
protecting the rights of needy children. For more information
www.mastercard.com.