2007 Press Release

March 26, 2007

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FROM THE BANKS OF THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI TO THE SAND DUNES OF THE MIDDLE EAST.

Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend and DRS Technologies, Inc Partner to Host Half Marathon at Kuwait Naval Base

ST. LOUIS, MO - Nancy Lieberman, president, Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend and Karen Bedell, Vice President/General Manager, DRS Technologies, Inc. today announced plans to host the "Spirit of St. Louis Half Marathon in Kuwait" at Camp Arifjan Army Base on April 20, 2007 at the James S. McDonnell USO at Lambert Airport.

The event is the result of a request made by second year Seminarian, U.S. Navy Lt. Erik Neider who had registered to complete the St. Louis Marathon on April 15, 2007.  Late last year, while traveling with is family on vacation he learned he was going to be deployed to Kuwait with Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) St. Louis, and other NOSC from around the country.

Unwilling to give up on his goal of running a marathon, Neider contacted Mike Cosgrove, St. Louis Marathon Race Director, with the hope that they would consider putting on an event in Kuwait.  After significant communication with US personnel in Kuwait and the support from DRS Technologies, Inc. the "Spirit of St. Louis Half Marathon in KUWAIT" will become a reality.

The Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend has shipped 1,100 t-shirts, medals, race bibs to the base along with awards, banners and finish line tape.

The base includes several branches of the Armed Services: Army - 70%; Navy - 15%; Air Force - 10% and Marines - 5%.  Personnel working in Kuwait believe they will have more than 1,000 participants.

"We are excited to partner with DRS Technologies to support our troops by hosting a half marathon at Camp Arifjan.  Spirit of S.t Louis Half Marathon is the 18th largest half marathon in the U.S. and after April 20, it will be the largest event in Kuwait.  Our mission is to promote health and wellness as well as to encourage people to realize fitness goals.  When this opportunity presented itself, our staff and board members actively pursued it," said Lieberman.

Neider who was studying to become a Lutheran Minister at Concordia Seminary before being deployed is thrilled with the response, "I want to work for the greatest benefit of running in St. Louis and my troops," he said.

In Kuwait, Department of Defense Contractors Jerry Cataldo will serve as Sports Supervisor and Race Director and John Pearson, Combat Support Associates, Marketing and Media Branch Manager and Major April Olsen, Public Affairs Officer will help coordinate the event.

In addition, through close coordination with the US Army and race organizers in Kuwait, video and still photography of the April 20 event will be available.  The Satellite feed and internet access details for photography and media will be distributed at a later date.

Also participating in todays announcement were Ginny Compton, Executive Director, James S. McDonnell USO Lamber Airport; Mrs. Joelle Neider and her two sons; Karen Bedell, DRS Technologies, Inc; and Lt. Col. Susan Schlachter, 375th Mission Support Squadron Commander, Scott AFB.

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March 7, 2007

CEO WELLNESS CAMPAIGN

Governor, Mayor, County Executive and Area CEOs Join Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend to Announce Details of NEW CEO WELLNESS CAMPAIGN.

2007 Press Conference

2007 Press Conference

 

ST. LOUIS, MO - Governor Matt Blunt, Mayor Francis G. Slay, County Executive Charlie Dooley, Clayton Mayor Ben Uchitelle and Cindy Brinkley, president AT&T MIssouri, joined Nancy Lieberman, president and J.Kim Tucci, honorary chair of Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness WEekend to announce the details of the organization's newest event, the CEO WELLNESS CAMPAIGN at a news conference held today at St. Louis City Hall.

"The focus of the CEO WELLNESS CAMPAIGN is not to determine the fastest or the fittest CEO in the metropolitain area, but rather for CEO's, individually and collectively, to challenge the St. Louis community to get fit and participate in the Family Fitness Weekend on April 14 & 15, 2007," Lieberman explained.

Several area leaders are participating including: Cindy Brinkley - AT&T; Ralph Clermont - KPMG; Mike DeCola - Mississippi Lime Co; Steve Hurster - Bohn & Dawson; Tom Irwin - Civic Progress; Chris Miget - FRI Resources; Patricia Nooney - CB Richard Ellis, Inc; Vic Richey - Esco Technologies Inc; Randy Schilling - Quilogy; Gregory Smith - Husch Eppenberger; Rick Sullivan - McBride & Son Companies; Steve Sumner - Data Max; and Mike Zychinski - Deloitte & Touche.

"We are thrilled to launch the CEO WELLNESS CAMPAIGN as part of our efforts to inspire St. Louisans to make fitness a priority in their daily lives.  Participating CEOs are wonderful role models who proactively set the stage for their employees to take action, create a healthier environment in the work place and improve the quality of life for the community," said Tucci.

In addition, Governor Matt Blunt announced that he will be running the four person Marathon Relay.  The Governor also presented Lieberman and Tucci with a proclamation recognizing the immense impact that the organization's Read, Right & Run Marathon has on the development of children.

Nearly 3,000 students, representing 80 schools, participating in the Read, Right & Run Marathon are expected to cross the finish line on race day.  This accomplishment will equate to 78,000 books, 78,000 good deeds, and 78,600 miles of exercise!  The program has been named one of the largest children's marathons in the country by Running USA and endorsed by the USDA.

Each of the speakers applauded the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend for their year round efforts to challenge St. Louisans to set attainable goals and get fit.  "Fitness and a healthy lifestyle are issues we cannot afford to ignore," said Mayor Fancis G. Slay.  The successful future of our community depends on the overall wellness of people who live here."

Now in it seventh year, the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend is scheduled for April 14 & 15, 2007.  Missouri's premier family fitness event will feature seven events designed to encourage people of all ages and athletic abilities to engage in different running and walking-related fitness activities.  Nearly 17,000 people are expected to participate.

Registration forms and more information are available at www.stlouismarathon.com or by calling (314) 727-0800.  Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend, a non profit organization was founded in 1999 with a mission to encourage people of all ages and athletic abilities to engage in fitness activities.

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ST. LOUIS, MO—Nancy Lieberman, president, Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend® and Karen Bedell Vice President/ General Manager, DRS Technologies, Inc. today announced plans to host the “Spirit of St. Louis Half Marathon in Kuwait” at Camp Arifjan Army Base on April 20, 20