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THE PHILADELPHIA
STOCK EXCHANGE AND MCNAMARA TRADING COMPANY HOSTED FUNDRAISER
BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL ON NOV.
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Tim Bayley, Kevin McNamara and Al Perry end the day's trading |
PHILADELPHIA — November 9, 2004 —The
financial community again is joining forces to support its commitment
to finding cures
for childhood catastrophic diseases. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange
and McNamara Trading Company hosted a special fundraiser on Thursday,
November 11, on the floor of the Exchange to benefit the Wall Street
Endowment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event
culminated by a special closing bell ceremony at 4:00 p.m.
on the trading floor.
Ten-year-old Pennsylvania St. Jude patient Corey Agnew will ring
the closing bell in recognition of the efforts of McNamara Trading
Co. and the members of the PHLX trading floor for their efforts on
behalf of children facing catastrophic illnesses. All proceeds from
the day will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s
brain tumor program.
For the ninth consecutive year, McNamara Trading Company donated
commissions generated from stock trades executed during that day.
To date, McNamara Trading Company has raised more than $900,000 for
the “hospital without walls.” Al Perry, a partner of
McNamara Trading Company, said he again expected the financial community
to once again make this a banner day. “In these uncertain times
McNamara Trading believes now more than ever in the life-saving mission
of St. Jude. The kids still need us,” he said.
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital was founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas.
One of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment
of pediatric catastrophic illness, St. Jude treats children from
the local area, throughout the United States, and in over 60 countries
regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. St. Jude freely shares
its research findings with the scientific community. More than 86%
of every dollar raised goes toward medical treatment and research.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) was founded in 1790. The PHLX trades more than 2,200 stocks, 1,016 listed equity options, 12 sectors index options and currency pairs. For more information about the PHLX and its products, visit www.phlx.com.
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