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Energy2Cure hosts 6^th Annual

“Leukemia Cup Kickoff” Fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

HOUSTON (April 21, 2008) Energy2Cure, an organization of dedicated individuals seeking to help eliminate Leukemia, is hosting their 6th Annual “Leukemia Cup Kickoff” on Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Drake, 1902 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007, announced Rob LaRocque, Executive Director of Energy2Cure.

This happy hour event benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and serves as the kickoff for the Energy2Cure sailing team’s 2008 Leukemia Cup Regatta, which will be held June 20 to June 22, 2008 at the Houston Yacht Club, located on Galveston Bay near Clear Lake. Lisa Liles is serving as chairperson of the Leukemia Cup Kickoff with Sara Davis as co-chair, with support from a volunteer committee.

Over 400 of Houston’s energy and business professionals are expected to attend to help Enery2Cure contribute $40,000 to their overall 2008 fundraising goal of $100,000.

The Leukemia Cup Kickoff will feature a world-class auction, raffle and cash bar. An entry donation of $20 will be accepted at the door. Each donation helps aid the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

Forty years ago there was no effective treatment for leukemia or blood-related cancers, and patients were lost in a matter of weeks or months. Thanks to research supported by the Leukemia Society, overall survival rates have tripled. This event combined with the Leukemia Cup Regatta will support additional research to stop leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma from killing an estimate of 60,400 Americans each year.

Several leading companies and energy corporations have donated to Energy2Cure’s campaign in support of the kickoff event in the past five years, including: AGL Resources, Calyon, Champion Energy Services, Copano Energy, Dynegy, Inc., Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Eximius Coffee, LLC, Halliburton, Keyspan Energy, Macquarie Bank, Occidental Energy, Prudential Financial, Seismic Ventures and Williams Companies.

About Energy2Cure:

Energy2Cure’s purpose is to maximize the national energy industry’s awareness of leukemia and lymphoma as the No. 1 child-killing disease in North America. Through this awareness they hope to tap the financial resources of the industry to fund research that will one day find the final cure for this disease.

Energy2Cure participates in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual series of sailing regattas that are held in over 40 locations nationally. Through this sailing syndicate they combine the collective talents of sailors and non-sailors who are concerned and compassionate professionals from within the energy industry. Since its formation in 1999, Energy2Cure has garnered the support of over 40 corporations and 200 individuals who have passionately added their respective talents to this cause.

Energy2Cure has raised over $750,000 for research and patient assistance. One hundred percent of funds raised go directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

For more information, please visit www.energy2cure.org .

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, LLS made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

For more information about blood cancer, visit www.LLS.org.

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