2004 contributions made to Easter Seals by members of the Century 21 System exceeded $4.7 million, surpassing the global real estate franchisor's national fundraising goal for 2004 by nearly 6 percent.

Since 1979, Century 21 has raised more than $80 million on behalf of Easter Seals and stands as the organization's all-time leading contributor. The Century 21 System has recorded another phenomenal fundraising year in support of Easter Seals, said James E. Williams, president and CEO, Easter Seals, Inc.,

This is an outstanding achievement for many dedicated men and women of the Century 21 System who have continuously pledged countless hours and resources on behalf of Easter Seals.

During the Century 21 International Convention in Orlando, Fla., Easter Seals and Century 21 Real Estate LLC honored the top 21 Easter Seals fundraisers in the Century 21 System's network of franchised real estate offices. In addition, the top fundraising companies in each of its 27 national regions were also recognized.

For more than a quarter-century, the men and women of the Century 21 System have pledged their support to Easter Seals and to the millions of people with disabilities that it assists everyday, said Thomas R. Kunz, president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC.

As active participants and contributors to the very communities that they service, our Century 21 System brokers and agents understand the value of giving back. In 2005, we have established an even more aggressive fundraising goal of $5.25 million.

For 85 years, Easter Seals has been providing services that help children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence. Primary services -- medical rehabilitation, job training and employment, child care, adult day services, and camping and recreation -- benefit more than one million individuals with disabilities and their families each year through more than 550 centers nationwide.

For more information, visit http//www.easterseals.com .

CENTURY 21 Town and Country (http//www.century21town-country.com/) of Rochester, Mich., was the system's top Easter Seals contributor, a distinction that the company has held for each of the past 10 consecutive years. Led by broker/owner John Kersten, the company surpassed the $1 million fundraising mark in 2004, raising $1,150,007 for Easter Seals Michigan. The 12-office company held several car raffles and community awareness and fundraising events to achieve its fundraising success in 2004.

Earning the CENTURY 21 System's No. 2 fundraising position in 2004 was CENTURY 21 Red River Realty, located in Grand Forks, N.D. Led by broker/owner Jim Dunavan, CENTURY 21 Red River Realty raised more than $202,900 by purchasing, repairing and then selling dilapidated homes in the community with profits going to Easter Seals Goodwill of North Dakota.

Joining CENTURY 21 Town and Country and CENTURY 21 Red River Realty on the list of the CENTURY 21(R) System's top 21 Easter Seals contributors in 2004 are

• CENTURY 21 Alliance, Drexel Hill, Pa.
• CENTURY 21 Sunbelt Realty, Inc., Cape Coral, Fla.
• CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, Dallas, Texas
• CENTURY 21 Wright, Temecula, Calif.
• CENTURY 21 Access America, Wethersfield, Conn.
• CENTURY 21 Award, San Diego, Calif.
• CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Limited Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
• CENTURY 21 AAA Realty, Inc., Cooper City, Fla.
• CENTURY 21 Sellers Choice, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
• CENTURY 21 Old Richmond Realty, Richmond, Va.
• CENTURY 21 Alliance, Mount Laurel, N.J.
• CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Inc., Yuba City, Calif.
• CENTURY 21 King Realtors, Chino, Calif.
• CENTURY 21 Realty Group Companies, Indianapolis, Ind.
• CENTURY 21 A.L.L. Stars Realty Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• CENTURY 21 Diablo Valley Realty, Concord, Calif.
• CENTURY 21 Worldwide, Southlake, Texas
• CENTURY 21 AAA North, Sterling Heights, Mich.
• CENTURY 21 Reynolds Realty Co., Brandon, Fla.

For more information, visit http//www.century21.com

Author Beth Bresnahan RISMEDIA

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