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"We're excited that Keith has chosen to support the ING Run for Something Better during this year's ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon. His involvement in Atlanta will help spread our positive message about youth running and fitness," said Tom Waldron, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Brand for ING Americas. "Keith strives to help children through his own Foundation, so he is a perfect ambassador for encouraging young people to start leading a healthier life."

In this role, Brooking will be wearing a pair of ING's signature orange shoelaces, which are given to kids' fitness supporters who make a charitable contribution to the ING Run for Something Better program. ING's orange laces are available at http://www.orangelaces.com/atlanta.

On marathon race day, he will also join hundreds of children from 19 middle schools in Atlanta and Decatur who are expected to participate in the ING Run for Something Better "Final Mile" run. This event takes place at 10:00 a.m. on the official marathon race course. The students will have a dedicated lane and run along Marietta Street and Means Street in downtown Atlanta.

Kids participating in ING Run for Something Better-funded programs have run enough miles to reach the moon and back - about 475,000 miles. ING has donated more than $1,000,000 to youth running initiatives across the country and is committed to donating a total of $2,000,000 through 2010. By the end of 2008, nearly $200,000 in Run for Something Better funds will have benefited middle school students in Atlanta.

Press inquiries:

Joe Loparco

ING Americas

Office: 860.580.2677

Cell: 860.462.6525

joseph.loparco@us.ing
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