Contact: Contact: Anne Marie Campbell – 201-996-3760

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AND NEW YORK GIANTS “TEAM UP” FOR THE TOUCHDOWN FUND: SCORE FOR KIDS CARDIAC AND CANCER

Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) and the New York Giants football team have literally “teamed up” to form The Touchdown Fund: Score for Kids, Cardiac and Cancer. This exclusive charitable partnership, a first of its kind for the New York Giants, will raise funds for the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation.

The Touchdown Fund officially “kicked off” with an on-field announcement at Giants Stadium held during the first half of the Giants game on Sunday, October 11.

By becoming a part of The Touchdown Fund, contributors will have the satisfaction of knowing that their donations contribute to one of the nation’s most comprehensive and progressive medical centers, while also gaining unique access to the New York Giants. Fund members will be closer to the Giants than ever before, enjoying VIP admission to Giants Training Camp, attending Giants road games and special events, and being recognized annually at a Giants home game. Members of The Touchdown Fund will also receive permanent recognition at the TIMEX Performance Center, the official day-to-day home of the Giants.

“This charitable partnership of two champions, HUMC and the New York Giants, is truly a ‘win-win’ for all,” said Robert C. Garrett, acting president and chief executive officer of Hackensack University Medical Center. “We are also extremely proud that, because of this association, HUMC, one of the busiest and top-rated hospitals in the United States, can now be called the ‘Hometown Hospital of the New York Giants’.”

“We are honored to work with the doctors and caring staff at HUMC who suit up every day and go out to win by saving lives,” says John Mara, New York Giants’ president and chief executive officer.

“The joining of the NY Giants and HUMC Foundation is equivalent to a hometown Pro Bowl,” said Robert L. Torre, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation. “This venture will bring new and innovative fundraising opportunities to Hackensack University Medical Center and I welcome The Touchdown Fund members to the HUMC Foundation.”

For information on how to contribute and become part of The Touchdown Fund, please call the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation at (201) 996-3720 or log on to www.humcfoundation.com.

About Hackensack University Medical Center HealthGrades® named HUMC as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2007, 2008, and 2009. This designation recognizes hospitals that have demonstrated superior clinical quality over a seven-year time period. These hospitals have achieved better survival rates and lower complication rates across dozens of medical procedures and diagnoses, from cardiac care to orthopedic surgery, consistently ranking among the top five percent in the nation for overall clinical outcomes. HUMC is the only healthcare facility in New Jersey, New York, and New England to be named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals, for three years in a row. For more information, please visit the medical center’s website at www.humc.com. About New York Giants: A cornerstone franchise of the National Football League, the New York Football Giants began play in 1925. With seven (7) championships, including a victory over the 18-0 New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII at the conclusion of the 2007 season, and with more than 600 victories, the Giants are considered one of sports all-time great franchises. Headquartered at the TIMEX Performance Center in East Rutherford, NJ, the Giants are in the midst of their 85^th season of play.