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The Philadelphia Stock Exchange And McNamara Trading Company To Host Fundraiser Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital On Nov. 16For more information, contact Barbara Sorid at 215-496-5200 or by e-mail PHILADELPHIA – Nov. 14, 2005 – 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 will host a special fundraiser on Wednesday, November 16, on the floor of the Exchange to benefit the Wall Street Endowment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event will be culminated by a special closing bell ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on the trading floor. Eleven-year-old 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 tenth consecutive year, McNamara Trading Company will donate commissions generated from stock trades executed during that day. To date, McNamara Trading Company has raised more than $975,000 for the “hospital without walls.” Al Perry, a partner of McNamara Trading Company, says he again expects 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 was founded in 1790. The PHLX trades
1,976 stocks 1,823 equity options, 26 sectors index options and currency
and futures options. For more information about the PHLX and its
products, visit www.phlx.com. ### Back
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