Article: Aetna Awarded $857,500 to Non-Profits in Florida.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Aetna (NYSE: AET) and the Aetna Foundation in 2008 awarded community grants and sponsorships in Florida totaling $857,500, with a particular focus on mitigating health disparities, improving health-care access and promoting wellness.

Among the community grants awarded were:

* $130,000 to Commit 2B Fit;

* $75,000 to the Museum of Science & Industry;

* $50,000 to MicheLee Puppets;

* $48,000 to the Nassau County School District;

* $40,000 to Hispanic Unity of Florida;

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