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THE 2011 IZOD INDYCAR OFFICIAL WALL CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

On behalf of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) and Racing for Kids (RFK), United Medical Providers is pleased to announce the availability of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar official wall calendar.

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United Medical Providers (UMP, Inc.), a long-time sponsor of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, and new sponsor of Racing for Kids, has produced a twelve-month, 12” x 9” (12″ x 18″ open) photographic wall calendar with proceeds from the sale of the calendar benefiting both SSPF and RFK.

The 2011 IZOD IndyCar calendar is sure to excite race fans every day of the year by showcasing some of the hottest cars and stars, including:

•    Will Power
•    Justin Wilson
•    Marco Andretti
•    Simona de Silvestro
•    Scott Dixon
•    Tony Kanaan
•    Helio Castroneves
•    Ryan Hunter-Reay
•    Danica Patrick
•    Alex Lloyd

The calendar also features a race-day action spread and a special Indianapolis Motor Speedway centennial-era celebration in the month of May. In addition, it includes valuable coupons for discounts on IMS merchandise and IZOD apparel, as well as a showcase of photos submitted by IZOD IndyCar fans.

About The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) was started in 2000 by Indy Racing League driver Sam Schmidt shortly after a practice-run crash left him paralyzed from the chest down.  SSPF is leading the charge to cure paralysis by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances, benefiting stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.  In addition to initiating local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of those disabled, SSPF funds various quality of life grants to organizations, provides college scholarships for people with spinal cord injuries/paralysis, and funds the national Day at the Races program.  Ida Cahill, President, is a member of the Spinal Cord Leaders Council.

Sam Schmidt was recently recognized by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation with the 2008 Visionary Leader Award, because of his dedication and commitment to funding research and bettering the lives of those who are paralyzed.  For more information, visit www.samschmidt.org.

About Racing For Kids
Founded in Detroit in 1989, Racing For Kids (RFK) is designed to use the increasing popularity of motorsports to focus public attention and funding on the health care needs of children.

The hospital visits form the heart of the program. RFK drivers visit children in Children’s Hospitals wherever they race. They spend time with each sick youngster answering questions about their sport, posing for pictures, signing autographs and handing out the distinctive RFK hats, coloring books and assorted memorabilia provide by our sponsors.

RFK representatives have visited with more than 20,000 young patients in nearly 400 hospitals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Australia. In addition, nearly $5 million has been raised through donations and specific fund raising events for children’s hospitals and child health institutions and causes across the country. For more information, visit www.racingforkids.org.

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