"60 Minutes" Segment Moves Corporate and Humanitarian Leaders Into Action

NEW YORK, NY and ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 24, 2006 -- In 1996, "60 Minutes" Correspondent, Ed Bradley, anchored a moving segment on a 20-year-old New York community-based program called Herbert G. Birch Services, an organization dedicated to helping children and adults with special needs. That program, focusing on Birch's Family Camp for children affected by HIV/AIDS, was seen by millions, including New York businessman, Glenn Goldman and his wife, Meredith. The Goldmans called the next morning to find out how they could help, as did international humanitarian and the "greatest boxer of all time," Muhammad Ali, who witnessed the same program and was moved in a similar fashion to get involved with Birch Services.

Ten years later, Glenn Goldman, Chief Executive Officer of Capital Access Network, the parent company of AdvanceMe, Inc., is being honored by Birch Services for being a "heavyweight" supporter of the organization that offers special education, residential, camping and other services to people facing significant challenges in the New York area. On October 26 at the Annual Voices of Hope Fundraiser at the Copacabana in New York, Goldman will be honored for his tireless volunteerism and active Board of Directors participation.

"That '60 Minutes' segment brought us more than a few million viewers. It delivered us several long-term advocates like Glenn Goldman, whose enormous impact on all of Birch's services will be felt for years to come," states Dr. Gerald Maurer, CEO and President of Birch Services. "Throughout his involvement, Glenn's commitment and hard work have inspired hope in the lives of all those he has served. We are honored to have him on our team of volunteers and as an esteemed member of our Board of Directors."

"I feel it is an honor to be able to contribute my time, skills and services to Birch," explains Goldman. "I was really moved by the '60 Minutes' segment. After learning about the organization, my family and I jumped at the opportunity to become involved. In our more than 10 years of service, our lives have been enriched and enlightened not only by our relationship with the children, adolescents and adults served, but also with the staff and volunteers of the Birch organization. We look forward to many more years spreading the word about Birch's services and inspiring hope in the lives of the individuals it serves."

About Herbert G Birch Services

Founded in 1975 by Phyllis Susser, Birch was named in honor of her mentor, Dr. Herbert G. Birch. The agency has grown from one small school into a large network of programs serving a wide range of New Yorkers who face significant challenges. Birch provides services and education for people with special needs, including those affected by autism, mental retardation, emotional disabilities, severe speech and language impairments, and traumatic brain injuries whose needs can't be met by the public school system.

About AdvanceMe

AdvanceMe, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA is the nation's leading provider of Merchant Cash Advances to small and mid-sized businesses. Since 1998, AdvanceMe has made more than 30,000 advances, providing in excess of 14,000 business owners in all 50 states with more than half a billion dollars in working capital. Owners use AdvanceMe capital to renovate, purchase new equipment and supplies, fund advertising, manage unexpected expenses and seasonal downturns and free themselves from second mortgage liens and personal guarantees associated with loans. For more information about AdvanceMe's innovative working capital solution, call toll-free 1-866-838-5097 or visit www.AdvanceMe.com.

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