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and young adults around the world, we have a unique opportunity to
jointly connect with a potential global fan base in relevant and
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AVP operates the industry's most
prominent national touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour,
currently sponsored by Nissan and referred to as the AVP Nissan Series, which
was organized in 1983.

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Last October , McDonald's partnered with the NBA in staging the
first-ever NBA China Games, in which the Houston Rockets and the
Sacramento Kings played preseason games in Shanghai and Beijing.

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a partnership that clearly demonstrates our active lifestyle strategy," said
John Lewicki, Senior Director /McDonald's Sports Alliances. Featuring more than 150 of the top American men and
women competitors in the sport, AVP will stage 14 events throughout the United
States in 2005. For more information ,
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As part of their contract, McDonald 's is scheduled
to sponsor another popular music concert at this year's tournament. The involvement of
McDonald's in high-energy NBA events underscores the McDonald's
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The agreement also includes stadium and outer-court signage,
broadcast enhancements, commercial units during national broadcasts and center
court promotions at each of the 14 AVP Nissan Series events in 2005.com
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NBA's fast-paced and high energy game gives McDonald's a sound
platform to highlight the importance of balanced and active
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"The AVP and all the athletes who participate with the property really
personify a lifestyle activity that connects well with our customers. The global events schedule
is the most ambitious the two partners have ever conducted jointly
around the world. With 30 teams in the
United States and Canada, NBA games and related programming are
broadcast to 214 countries in 43 languages via 157 telecasters; they
are one of the largest suppliers of sports television and Internet
programming in the world.


About the Afghanistan Relief Organization:

The Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO) is a 501c3 humanitarian
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The AVP Nissan Series is AVP's national touring series that features
more than 150 of the nation's top male and female professional beach
volleyball players.
McDonald's will tap into the NBA's lifestyle relevance to global
teens and young adults by participating in NBA events that feature
competitive basketball tournaments, interactive basketball activities,
live musical performances and other NBA-themed attractions .

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McDonald's Corporation today announced a two-year renewal agreement that will
make the restaurant chain an official sponsor of the AVP Nissan Series through
2006.

COSTA MESA, Calif.----

Male and Female Afghan-American Athletes Compete in
Two-Day Multi-State Basketball Tournament May 28 and 29
at Estancia High School in Costa Mesa

The Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO) is co-sponsoring, with
New Era Finance Inc., Costa Mesa CA 92627, 9 a., Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29.

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As part of the contract, McDonald's becomes the presenting sponsor of the
Chicago Open, held September 1st through 4th and broadcasted live on NBC
Sports . All tournaments will be televised live (or same day) on
either Fox Sports Net or NBC Sports. NBA fans in China and Taiwan will be able to collect four
NBA-themed cups in a special NBA Combo Meal that will be promoted by
NBA superstar Yao Ming, the only McDonald's global endorser.

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"Part of McDonald's leadership marketing is to be relevant to
young adults globally and this partnership with the NBA, along with
our global alliances with the Olympics and FIFA World Cup Soccer,
provides a natural partnership to achieve this goal," said Dean
Barrett, McDonald's Senior Vice President , Global Marketing."
Following is a sample of events that McDonald's and the NBA will
conduct:

Basketball Without Borders - McDonald's will support
Basketball without Borders events in Asia (Beijing,
China); Latin America (Buenos Aires, Argentina); and
Europe (Treviso, Italy). NBA.

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AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc. In
2004, AVP athletes successfully represented the United States during the
Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning gold and bronze medals, the first medals
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An NBA partner since 1990, McDonald's will also connect with young
NBA fans through special promotions in their more than 600 restaurants
in China.

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McDonalds began sponsoring the Series in 2002. "The restaurant has a very loyal brand following and everyone
involved is very enthusiastic which means we will achieve great things
together."
"McDonald 's has been a valuable partner of the NBA across three
decades and we are looking forward to engaging with them in one of the
most extensive global partnerships that we have ever conducted," said
NBA Executive Vice President Heidi Ueberroth.com, with more than half of all visits
to the site coming from fans outside the United States, has nine
language-specific international destinations for fans around the
world.,
Sunday, 9 a. Founded in 1987, ARO has
provided basic relief , food and hygiene/medical supplies, and
thousands of pounds of school supplies throughout Afghanistan with
volunteer relief teams from the U.

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The events
will be conducted in key regions, including Hong Kong, France, Spain,
Mexico, Brazil, Taiwan and the Philippines., a two-day basketball tournament at Estancia
High School in Costa Mesa to raise awareness and funds for
humanitarian relief work in Afghanistan while providing an opportunity
for Afghan-American athletes from across the United States to compete.

Event: The Afghan Holiday Classic will be held at Estancia High
School, 2323 Placentia Ave.afgbasketball.

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games were an extension of the league's long-standing relationship
with basketball in China dating back to 1979.

France - NBA Challenge - 5-on-5 outdoor tournaments for
players of all skill levels in seven cities across France
which also includes music and dance performances starting
in August.m .

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McDonald's will also participate in events in Asia, Latin America
and Europe through a partnership with Basketball without Borders, the
international basketball and community relations outreach program for
young people that promotes healthy living, friendship and education. Approximately 70% of McDonald 's
restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent, local
businessmen and women.

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About NBA

Since its founding in 1946, the NBA has truly become a global
phenomenon that transcends national boundaries. The NBA is a recognized leader in global sports marketing with
13 offices around the world. From June to November 2004, the NBA
conducted 36 events with 30 partners on six continents.m.

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About AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc. The league
opened the 2004-05 season with 81 international players from 35
different countries and territories.m., Costa Mesa
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Fee: No admission fee to the public; donation opportunities
for ARO at event.

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"McDonald's and the AVP Nissan Series have a great relationship and we're
excited to extend it through 2006," said Leonard Armato, Chief Executive
Officer of AVP.

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AVP Signs Two-Year Sponsorship Renewal With McDonald's Corporation

Last
year, the company sponsored a free Smashmouth concert at the Hermosa Open in
Hermosa Beach, California.S.

Mexico - NBA 3x3 League - 3-on-3 tournament taking place
in four cities (Mexico City, Monterrey, Chihuaha, and
Querepearo ) in Mexico

Brazil, Taiwan and Philippines - NBA Madness - basketball
theme-park featuring interactive competitions, musical
stage, and celebrity appearances starting in June.

About McDonald's

McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more
than 30,000 local restaurants serving nearly 50 million people in more
than 119 countries each day.

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All above mentioned trademarks are the property of their respective
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AT FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD:
Amy Cozamanis
General Information and Investor Inquiries
(310) 854-8314
acozamanis@financialrelationsboard .com

Business Editors/Sports Editors

NEW YORK----As the 2005 NBA
Playoffs begin, McDonald's Corporation(R) and the NBA are teaming up
to bring NBA basketball to hundreds of thousands of fans with NBA
events and promotions on four continents.

Date: May 28 and 29, 2005; Saturday, 9 a.S.afghanrelief.

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