The American Lung Association President and CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Jan. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 What:
 John L. Kirkwood, President and CEO of The American Lung Association 
 will preside over the closing bell.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When: 
 January 10, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. EDT

 Contacts:
 Hallema S. Clyburn
 Director of Media Relations
 212-315-8727
 HClyburn@lungusa.org 

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220

Feed Information:

The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.

About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the America Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at a time." For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to www.lungusa.org.