5 million spectators, and more
than 240 million television viewers in 119 countries.divigard@us."
Hundreds of Arthritis Walks are taking place across the country during
May, National Arthritis Awareness Month.

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In addition , ING Cheering Zones, established in four New York
neighborhoods along the marathon route, create a rallying point on race day
for local residents.

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Both partners continue to focus on
improving the marathon experience for runners, as well as for spectators and
the community at large. Arthritis is the country's leading chronic, debilitating
disease, and affects one in three Americans, including more than 300,000
children. But then he developed painful nodules on
his hands and lost range of motion in his neck and both wrists.

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For more information, please call (800) 954-CURE or visit
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His favorite
sports became painful and difficult.

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First-ever title sponsorship by ING proved successful; Ongoing partnership to
benefit race participants, spectators and running programs locally and
internationally

NEW YORK, ING and New York Road Runners announced
today they have extended an agreement for ING's title sponsorship of the ING
New York City Marathon through 2007.
"The past few years have featured some of the marathon 's finest moments,
culminating with last year's dream race and the memorable victories by Paula
Radcliffe and Hendrik Ramaala," said Mary Wittenberg, executive vice president
and chief operating officer of New York Road Runners. Local sponsors for the event
include City National Bank, Encino/Tarzana Regional Medical Center, the Los
Angeles Avengers and Ralphs/Food4Less.

About the Arthritis Foundation
Established in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation is the only national
voluntary organization that works on behalf of people with all forms of
arthritis.

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com . state and more than
100 countries . The ING New York
City Marathon joins the USA Men's 8K Championships and the Circle of Friends
New York Mini 10K as the cornerstones of the NYRR Professional Racing Series
and continues NYRR's tradition of bringing the very best runners in the world
to New York City.ing.m. The Arthritis Foundation funds research to find cures and
improve care, issues up-to-date information about arthritis and its treatment,
provides referrals to doctors and clinics, assists in finding local services,
offers exercise and self-help classes and sponsors support and education
groups.

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A key cornerstone of ING's sponsorship is the ING Run for Something
Better.ing. That's why I'm doing all
I can to tell people about the Arthritis Foundation so kids like myself can
not only dream their dreams , but live them too.

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"We created a new beginning when ING partnered with New York Road
Runners ," said Toby Hoden, chief marketing officer for ING US Financial
Services. markets and serves over 14 million customers across the
nation.

ABOUT NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS
Founded in 1958 with a membership of 47, New York Road Runners (NYRR) is
one of the world's foremost running organizations.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050510/LATU011)
The Arthritis Walk is open to people of all ages and athletic ability,
and participants can choose either a 5k or one-mile route.

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S. Inaugurated in 1970 with 127 entrants, it has grown into the
world's premier road race, featuring 35,000 participants , more than two and a
half million spectators, a leading professional field, and a guaranteed prize
purse of more than $500,000. Broadcast across the nation and in 125 countries
worldwide, and seen by 275 million viewers worldwide, the 26.

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"We welcome ING back to
join us for three more exciting years as we continue our collaboration to make
the marathon the world's most celebrated road race . The organization has a full-time staff of
more than 60 employees, supplemented by a network of thousands of volunteers,
serving more than 40,000 members from every U.

ABOUT THE ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
The ING New York City Marathon is the premier event of New York Road
Runners (NYRR ).newscom.

It has been a Summer Olympic Track

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For more information, visit http://www.org .

Press inquiries:

ING
Christina Divigard, 860 723 2293 or christina. The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives
through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and
related diseases.

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ING and New York Road Runners Extend Agreement for Title Sponsorship of ING New York City Marathon

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2 000 Los Angelenos Expected at Arthritis Walk at Staples Center on May 14

Instead of spending days
at sports competitions, Nick spent them in doctors' offices.

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- and even the world - to help create
greater awareness of the ING brand .
The 2005 ING New York City Marathon is Sunday, Nov.

ABOUT ING
ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking,
insurance and asset management to over 60 million private, corporate and
institutional clients in more than 50 countries. National sponsors for the Arthritis
Walk are Aleve, Naturemade Tripflex and Rimadyl.

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The energy of the
ING New York City Marathon is just incredible; it really brings to life ING's
commitment to the sport of running . Established in 2003, the program features four world-class female
athletes competing not only to win the ING New York City Marathon, but also to
raise money for New York parks, track and field programs , and community
organizations that promote fitness and sports in the U. NYRR is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to promoting the sport of running and walking for
health, recreation, and competition, and provides full professional services
related to all aspects of racing.ingnycmarathon.com

New York Road Runners
Richard Finn, 212 423 2229 or rfinn@nyrr.org

Money
raised from the walk will support arthritis research to find a cure, as well
as improve the quality of life for those affected by the more than 100 forms
of arthritis.
"We started the Arthritis Walk four years ago as a way to raise funds and
awareness for the Arthritis Foundation," said Dr. Robin Dore, chair of the
Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter.

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"Being diagnosed with arthritis has made my life difficult and painful at
times, but I don't know what my family and I would have done without the
Arthritis Foundation," said Nick.

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The marathon boasts more than 35 ,000
participants, a leading professional field, 2. and abroad. "They've helped me not only cope with my
disease, but remember how to be a normal kid again.

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In the U.S.

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"Arthritis afflicts people
of all ages and backgrounds, and they will be all walking together on May 14
on behalf of those who cannot.

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ING became the first-ever title sponsor of the ING New
York City Marathon in 2003. "Today we are delighted to extend our partnership to continue
building on our collaborative success of the last two years. With a diverse workforce of
over 115,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies
that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

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6. ING holds top-tier
rankings in key U. For more information visit http://www. Nicholas Oldberg , Age 12, Official Honoree, Will Speak at Opening Program
About Living With Juvenile Arthritis

LOS ANGELES, More than 2,000 Los Angeles residents,
many with arthritis, are expected to participate in the Arthritis Foundation's
4th Annual Arthritis Walk on Saturday, May 14, at the Staples Center in
downtown Los Angeles, beginning at 8:00 a. The Arthritis Walk is expected
to raise approximately $200,000 and will support research and programs offered
by the Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter.

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In addition, the ING New York City Marathon gives ING a touch point with
the people of New York and the U.2-mile footrace
is the United States' most watched one-day sporting event.arthritis.

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(Photo: http://www."
Nick Oldberg, a 12-year -old resident of Tujunga will serve as the Walk's
official honoree. Until three years ago, Nick was an athletic child,
excelling in gymnastics and karate.org.

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, the ING family of companies offer a comprehensive array of
financial services to retail and institutional clients which include life
insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative
investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities,
employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. Participants are
encouraged to raise donations to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. After many doctors and tests , Nick was
diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

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