ADVISORY, March 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: Tim Kenny, Co-Founder of The St. Baldrick's Foundation, will preside over the closing bell to raise awareness about their fundraising program to fight childhood cancer. He will be joined by a group of local St. Baldrick's volunteers and supporters. St. Baldrick's began as a casual conversation between friends and has exploded into the world's biggest volunteer-driven fundraising program for childhood cancer research. In nine years, events have taken place in 18 countries and 48 US states, raising over $57 million, and shaving more than 94,000 heads. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. ET Contacts: Joseph Kelly Director of Media & Public Relations St. Baldrick's Foundation Phone: (626) 792-8247, extension 16 Cell: (562) 310-9088 joseph@StBaldricks.org NASDAQ MarketSite: Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; mobile - 347.219.9539 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQomx.com
Feed Information:
The Closing Bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on AMC-3/C-3 (ul 5985V; dl 3760H). The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.
Radio Feed:
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Webcast:
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