ADVISORY, Oct. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
American Diabetes Association, a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square.
In honor of the ADA's signature fundraising walk, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Gina R. Murdoch, Executive Director will ring the Opening Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Thursday, October 20th, 2011 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET
Contact:
Gina R. Murdoch
(212) 725-4925 x3421
GMurdoch@diabetes.org
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com
Feed Information:
The Opening Bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on AMC3 / C20, downlink frequency 4100 vertical. The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Knapp at (212) 401-8916.
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Webcast:
A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at:
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Photos:
To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.
About American Diabetes Association:
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
About Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes:
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association's signature fundraising walk which raises over $19.8 million to support the Association's mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. It takes place primarily in the fall in 135 cities across the United States. Participants register and recruit co-workers, friends and family members to walk and raise money. Monies raised through Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes will help fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; provide objective and credible information; and give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/stepout .
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