Sept. 29, 2006

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WHO: "Somebody's Hero," the Kathleen Meyers Grabemann Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation

WHAT: Shoot for the Cure is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament open to players of all skill levels, including students in grades 4-12 and adults. Teams compete while raising money for research into the causes and cures for leukemia and other blood cancers.

WHEN: Sunday, October 8, 2006 - Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., play begins at 9:30 a.m..

WHERE: Niles North High School - 9800 N. Lawler Ave. in Skokie, Illinois 60077

WHY: The tournament not only inspires healthy competition, it also helps "Somebody's Hero" raise funds to conquer leukemia, lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures.

Kathleen Meyers-Grabemann was a high school athlete who went on to star on the basketball and volleyball courts for Loyola University and after graduating, starred in the court of law as an attorney. When Kathy's life was taken by leukemia in 1996, she was survived by her loving husband and young daughter. Friends and family members established "Somebody's Hero" - the Kathleen Meyers Grabemann Chapter in her memory. This year's tournament marks the 10 year anniversary of Kathy's death. In those 10 years, "Somebody's Hero" has raised more than $400,000!

While Kathy Meyers Grabemann was up against immeasurable odds, she continued to hold a vision for the future--to have a cancer free future.

"Believe in the power of one person to make a difference, to affect change, and even to save a life. Know, as I do, that leukemia doesn't stand a chance against all of you." Kathleen Meyers Grabemann

Details:

• Tournament fees are $300 per corporate team, $150 for adult/35+ teams, $150 for the high school division, and $100 for teams in 4th through 8th grades. Registration deadline is Sunday, October 1, 2006.
• Fee includes tournament entry, a T-shirt for each participant (max. 4 per team), and prizes for division tournament champs.
• Each team will compete in pool play and is guaranteed a minimum of three games.
• Teams can raise funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation and win great prizes.
• Throughout the tournament there will be a charity raffle. Prizes include professional and college sports event tickets, sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, and Doug Bruno Basketball Camps.
• The Chicago Bears game will be viewable at the event.

Events like this would not be possible with the generous support of sponsors. Thanks to Bridge Finance Group for sponsoring Shoot for the Cure.

To register for Shoot for the Cure, visit www.signmeupsports.com. For information visit www.leukemia-research.org, contact Kathy Leyden Brown at 847-550-7007 or Lisa Ryckbosch at 312-996-6962.

About The Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF)
The Leukemia Research Foundation, headquartered in Glenview, Ill., is dedicated to funding research and providing support to people affected by blood cancers. The Foundation's mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. For 60 years, thousands of volunteers and 23 chapters have helped the Foundation raise more than $39 million to help fund research specifically targeting aspiring, eager, and innovative scientists and physicians around the world, provide patient financial assistance, and offer educational and emotional support for patients and their families.

Leukemia Research Foundation information is available at www.leukemia-research.org, or by calling 847-424-0600.