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(The $10 donation from American Express isn't tax deductible for Cardmembers.)</p> <p>In addition, American Express will donate an additional $40,000 during matching pledge segments of the Telethon broadcasts in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Houston.</p> <p>The company is also encouraging its Membership Rewards enrollees to donate their Membership Rewards points to MDA. American Express will turn the donated points into contributions to benefit "Jerry's kids." </p> <p>"Our continued involvement with the Muscular Dystrophy Association is one way American Express fulfills its core value of being a good corporate citizen," said Elizabeth Langwith, vice president, strategy development, American Express. "By extending the effectiveness of our Cardmembers' generous donations to MDA, and by making it easier for them to contribute with their Membership Rewards points, we're proudly supporting MDA's lifesaving research and services programs."</p> <p>Cardmembers who want to donate Membership Rewards points to MDA can learn how to do so by calling (800) AXP-EARN or visiting <a href="http://www.americanexpress.com/" target="_blank">www.americanexpress.com</a>.</p> <p>The MDA Telethon will be broadcast beginning at 9 p.m. EDT Sept. 1, originating from CBS Television City in Hollywood and carried by nearly 200 "Love Network" stations nationwide. The 21½-hour show — a live extravaganza of spectacular entertainment, combined with information about neuromuscular diseases — can also be seen on <a href="/default.htm">MDA's Web site</a>.</p> <p>Viewers may use their American Express Cards to make secure donations at the MDA Web site or by calling phone numbers provided during the broadcast.</p> <p>American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, network and financial services provider founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance and international banking. 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