Speedskater Joey Cheek, Women's Alpine Skier Lindsey Kildow and the 2006 U. Votes were cast during the 16 days of competition,
beginning February 11, 2006 through February 26, 2006, noon EST.
"Receiving the U.
At DHL, Customer Service is back in shipping .

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The "Quickie" was born, and almost instantly revolutionized
the wheelchair industry.

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C. The NSCIA , formed in 1948, is the
nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to enabling
those with spinal cord injuries and disabilities to achieve their highest
level of independence, health and personal fulfillment.

"The NSCIA is an organization that I greatly respect," said Hamilton .

He has won ten US Open tennis singles titles, and earned a silver medal in
an exhibition race at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.S.
Despite being hospitalized after a spectacular training run accident on
the second day of the downhill practice, Kildow returned to the slopes
to compete the next day, finishing eighth. In 2000, the award was expanded to include the U.

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In 1986, the company was purchased by Sunrise Medical, where Marilyn today
serves as Vice President of Global Strategic Planning. She also founded WOW (Winners on Wheels) -- a
scouting program for disabled children. Paul, Minn. "The personal journey of every Olympian on
the 2006 U. Olympic Spirit Award winners include Team DHL members
Scott Hamilton (figure skating), Dan Jansen (speedskating ), Chris Klug
(snowboarding), Vonetta Flowers (bobsleigh) and Sarah Will (alpine skiing).

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Hamilton and Snow's inductions into the NSCIA Hall of Fame recognizes and
celebrates their significant contributions to quality of life and
advancements toward a better future for all individuals with spinal cord
injuries . Snow's
selection was in the Sports category.
Olympic Snowboarding Team Voted as Best Representatives of Olympic Spirit
during the XX Olympic Winter Games

TORINO, Italy , The United States Olympic Committee
joined U. alumni Olympians, and members of the media for best representing "Olympic
Spirit" during the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Athletes were selected based on
their demonstration of the Olympic Ideals and Olympic values such as courage,
commitment, perseverance and vision, both in competition and in pursuit of
their Olympic dream. Snowboarding Team had doing what we love to
do. These
individuals embody the Ideals of the Olympic Games which are also shared by
DHL employees across the country," said Karen Jones, DHL vice president of
brand, advertising and promotions.C.
The U. Olympic Spirit micro site
(http://www.PressOffice@dhl.

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com/cgi-bin /prnh/20060226/NYSU022 )
Joey Cheek, Lindsey Kildow, and the members of the 2006 U. I am proud to be an Olympian, to be a competitor and to be able to
give back to people that are less fortunate than me, through a special
organization like Right to Play," said Joey Cheek. Olympic Team celebration dinner on May
16, 2006 in Washington D. DHL provides express delivery and logistics
services to fulfill the shipping needs of the U.com/olympicspirit/). Our mission is to provide
the most flexible , personable and enjoyable experience in the shipping
industry for our customers.

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Randy Snow 's achievements are similarly impressive, despite the fact that
he has spent most of his life in a wheelchair.

- Team Category Winner: 2006 U. The
team consists of the following athletes: Mason Aguirre, Gretchen
Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Andy Finch, Rosey Fletcher, Michelle Gorgone ,
Jayson Hale, Elena Hight, Nate Holland, Lindsey Jacobellis, Tyler
Jewell, Danny Kass , Jason Smith, Hannah Teter, Graham Watanabe, Seth
Wescott and Shaun White.S. Olympic Spirit Award history begins in 1968, when it was created
by the USOC to honor the extraordinary achievements of the United States'
athletes.S.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport
and logistics solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth
understanding of local markets.dhl.

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"This
recognition is wonderful, because I believe so strongly in their mission of
providing inspiration, encouragement and hope.S. Olympic Team supplier, DHL, today to announce the winners of the
2006 U.com

Cheryl Herbert
Director, Marketing Communications
United States Olympic Committee
(719) 866-4566
cheryl.

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Hamilton was selected in the Entrepreneur category. At age16, he was working on
a farm when a 1,000-pound bale of hay crushed him, leaving him a
paraplegic. Winners for
each category are as follows:

- Male Category Winner, Joey Cheek (Greensboro, NC) - A 2006 gold and
silver medalist and two-time Olympian (2002, 2006) in long track
speedskating, Cheek selflessly donated his $40,000 in performance
earnings to the organization, Right to Play. Additionally, DHL will provide a grant of $5 ,000
on behalf of each of the winners to a qualified, Olympic-related, non-profit
organization of their choice.

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sunrisemedical.S.S. Olympic Spirit Award means that everybody back home in
the U.S. Past U.

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Marilyn Hamilton and Randy Snow of Sunrise Medical Inducted Into National
Spinal Cord Injury Association Hall of Fame

FRESNO, CA Marilyn Hamilton, Vice President of Global
Strategic Planning for Sunrise Medical, Fresno, CA, and Randy Snow, a
Quickie Ambassador, will be inducted into the National Spinal Cord Injury
Association (NSCIA) Hall of Fame on May 9 at a gala in the John F."

Hamilton's work as an inventor, entrepreneur and advocate for the injured
and disabled have become legendary. After a 1978 hang gliding accident left
her a paraplegic, she became dismayed by the prospect of living life in a
cumbersome 50-pound wheelchair . For more information regarding the company, visit our
website at www.

- Female Category Winner: Lindsey Kildow (St. Still struggling with the
injuries, she demonstrated incredible courage and commitment and went on
to compete in four of her five events which resulted in two top ten
placements. Their
camaraderie among peers earned them the recognition they deserve.

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,
we are advised by a representative of the Company that the instances of
"National Spinal Cord Industry Association" in the headline and in the
first paragraph should read "National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Hamilton soon designed a lightweight,
adjustable chair with a modular frame, responsive performance and a fun
personality.S. Olympic Team is inspiring and the award has succeeded in
recognizing those most deserving as deemed appropriate by fans, teammates and
the media. Paralympic
Spirit Award, recognizing the excellence and efforts of athletes with physical
disabilities.

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Thanks to the Quickie and other endeavors, Hamilton has touched millions of
lives with her story having appeared in books , magazines and national news
programs including "60 Minutes.

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" Snow noted, "I have always
strongly advocated for NSCIA because of their marvelous ability to provide
resources, services and peer support in such an effective manner. Her
inspiring story and tennis chair are included in the Smithsonian
collection, and are currently touring the country.S.
"For nearly 40 years, at the close of every Olympic Games, the United
States Olympic Committee has honored those athletes who have inspired our
country through their commitment to the Olympic Ideals," said USOC Chief
Executive Officer , Jim Scherr."
"We are thrilled to be recognizing this incredible group of athletes that
have been awarded the honor of the U.

Major sporting events often feature multiple sports, and invite competitors from around the world.

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Kennedy
Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.
(Photo: http://www .

About DHL
A supplier of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), DHL is the
Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of the 2006 United States
Olympic and Paralympic Teams.

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She co-founded Motion Designs in 1979 and began manufacturing the Quickie." She was named California Business Woman
of the Year and a member of the California Governor's Hall of Fame for
People with Disabilities. As
result of his humanitarianism and exemplary behavior, he was elected by
his peers to carry the American flag during the Closing Ceremony of the
Olympic Winter Games.
"To me, the Olympics are not just about the medals, it's the way people
come out to the Games and they dream about being the best in the world. Snowboard Team member, Michelle Gorgone .S.

Following the conclusion of the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games on March 19,
DHL will officially present the 2006 U.herbert@usoc.

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Initially discouraged with his new life, Snow eventually not
only accepted his life, he embraced it, discovering new options and
opportunities for achievement . I am
very proud that people voted for me and I hope that I represented my country
to the best of my ability," said Lindsey Kildow. Hopefully we have set an example so that young kids will have dreams of
doing what we did here in Torino and someday they will want to compete in
future Olympics ," said 2006 U.S. Paralympic Spirit Awards Delivered
by DHL to the deserving male and female athletes and teams participating in
the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.

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An award-winning skier and tennis
player , Marilyn has inspired a generation of wheelchair athletes.com.S. Olympic
Snowboarding Team, were selected by American fans, fellow Team USA athletes,
U.S.) - Kildow, a
two-time Olympian (2002, 2006) is the first-ever woman to win the
individual U.S.
Snowboarding Team not only contributed seven medals to Team USA's 25
medal count total, but the team's youthful and vibrant personalities and
performances captivated the hearts of Americans young and old .
Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL's international network links more than
220 countries and territories worldwide.

Press Contacts:

Jonathan Baker
Director, Corporate Communications
DHL
(954) 888-7114
USA.

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S. Over 170,000 employees are dedicated to
providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.

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"
Complete corrected text follows. Because of his pioneering
achievements, Randy received the Paralympic torch from President Clinton to
launch the Atlanta Paralympic Games in 1996. saw how much fun the U.S. "Through the support of DHL, we are proud to
continue this important tradition, and we congratulate this year's honorees
for their excellence, both on and off the field of play.S."

The winners will be honored at a U.dhl-usa.org

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In the news release, "Marilyn Hamilton and Randy
Snow of Sunrise Medical Inducted Into National Spinal Cord Industry
Association Hall of Fame," issued earlier today by Sunrise Medical, Inc.

U.S. Olympic Committee and DHL Announce Winners of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL



"I believe the reason why the Olympics resonate with people is that the
spirit of Olympians is in many ways really the spirit of people all over the
world.S.

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Other inductees
include Christopher Reeve, posthumously, as well as singer Teddy
Pendergrass and broadcaster John Hockenberry ., an achievement company. Olympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL. Olympic Snowboarding Team - The U.S .

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Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the manufacture and marketing of
medical products and assistive technology devices that address the recover,
rehabilitation and mobility needs of consumers in institutional and
homecare settings. Sunrise Medical products are manufactured in North
America , Europe, and Asia and are distributed in more than 100 countries
around the world. His generosity inspired
others to contribute thousands of dollars to the organization. Olympic Spirit Award while not winning an Olympic medal. Olympic Committee and
Teams, including sporting and medical equipment and Team apparel, and is
committed to delivering the Olympic Spirit all across America.

Sometimes these events are for specific regions, groups of people, or groups of sports.

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I'm
touched and honored at this recognition. Snow is the only
athlete in history to compete in three different summer Paralympic Games
and earn medals in three different sports. And in 2004, he was the first
Paralympian inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.

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Today, Snow is an award-winning author, a Fortune 500 speaker and the
president of NOXQs (No Excuse), Inc.S.
Information about DHL's Olympic Spirit Activation platform is available
online at the DHL U.
With annual revenues over $32 billion in 2004, DHL is the global market
leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in
providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. For more information on DHL, please
visit http://www.

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