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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE® AND MAINGATE PARTNER TO LAUNCH SHOPKOMEN.COM

-- E-Commerce Site Delivers New Komen for the Cure apparel, gifts and educational items --

DALLAS - July 1, 2009 - A leading professional sports' on-line retailer is teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's leading breast cancer organization, to offer ShopKomen.com, a new Web site with redesigned and existing "pink products" that support breast cancer research and outreach worldwide.

ShopKomen.com is a partnership between MainGate, Inc., which manages merchandise programs for professional sports franchises including NFL, NBA, NHL, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and the IndyCar series, and Komen for the Cure. The new site features newly redesigned apparel, gifts and educational material to support breast cancer programs.

Beginning July 1, visitors can browse more than 300 products including athletic wear and apparel for men, women and children, jewelry, office items, educational materials, magnets and key chains. All of the items feature Komen's iconic running pink ribbon. At least 25 percent of sales on the new site will go to Komen to help support more than $1.3 billion in research and community programs funded to date by Komen.

"With new merchandise and a heightened level of service, ShopKomen.com allows those touched by breast cancer to contribute to research and support programs in a tangible way,' said Katrina McGhee, vice president, global partnerships at Komen. 'This helps us continue our life-saving work in hundreds of communities all around the world."

In addition to managing the e-commerce site, MainGate will oversee onsite sales at Komen events such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® series. Additionally, MainGate will continue to work with Komen to feature breast health messages through the merchandise program on both the Web site and all fulfillment pieces, helping to educate all who visit ShopKomen.com.

"The entire MainGate team has been inspired by our partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure," said David Moroknek, president & CEO of MainGate. "Working together with their team, we are excited to share Komen's powerful message through this new integrated merchandise program."

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

About MainGate, Inc. Since its founding in 1963, MainGate's primary activity has been the coordination of event merchandise sales for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). While that partnership has grown and remains a core part of the company's business, MainGate has become a multifaceted merchandising and marketing company that serves numerous business partners. MainGate is the exclusive merchandiser of the Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, NHRA, IndyCar Series, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Danica Patrick Racing, Budweiser King Racing, John Force Racing, Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auto Auction, and the Indy Racing League. In addition MainGate operates the online merchandise business for the St. Louis Rams, KC Chiefs, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Nicklaus Companies.

MainGate also has partnerships with numerous NBA and NHL teams and holds licenses for the NCAA, Harley-Davidson, National Lacrosse League, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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