PHILADELPHIA EAGLE DONOVAN MCNABB, ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, RINGS THE OPENING BELL AT THE PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

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PHILADELPHIA – October 28, 2005 – Philadelphia Eagle’s quarterback Donovan McNabb, on behalf of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), rang the opening bell at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 1 in recognition of National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in this country.

Donovan McNabb and his family have been supporters of the American Diabetes Association for many years. The Donovan McNabb Foundation is the ADA’s major sponsor for the Donovan McNabb Diabetes Camp for Kids. On a personal level, Donovan's father, Samuel, has Type 2 diabetes

ABOUT THE PHLX:
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange was founded in 1790. The PHLX trades 2,000 stocks, more than 1,750 equity options, 26 sectors index options and currency options and futures. For more information about the PHLX and its products, visit www.phlx.com.

About the American Diabetes Association:
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association has offices in every region of the country, providing services to hundreds of communities. The Association's commitment to research is reflected through its scientific meetings; education and provider recognition programs; and its Research Foundation and Nationwide Research Program, which funds breakthrough studies looking into the cure, prevention, and treatment of diabetes and its complications. For more information, please visit www.diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383). Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

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