Park Place Auto Leasing and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Houston Affiliate Partner to Aid Cancer Research And Awareness

Park Place Auto Leasing, Houston's premier automotive leasing company, has partnered with the Houston affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the nation's leader in breast cancer research support and community outreach programs, to support breast cancer research and awareness. Under the newly created Pink Ribbon Lease Program, Park Place Auto Leasing will donate $250 for every new or pre-owned automobile leased under program to the Komen Houston affiliate.

"Breast cancer is a deadly disease that has touched all of us either directly or indirectly," said Jim Reiss, managing partner for Park Place Auto Leasing. "We are honored to partner with this amazing organization and hope that with our financial support, we can help make a difference in the lives of women across the country."

"The Susan G. Komen Foundation Houston Affiliate depends primarily on the support of companies like Park Place Auto Leasing to continually provide funding for breast cancer research, screening and awareness programs," said Michele Ostrander, executive director of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Houston affiliate. "Nearly 80 cents of every dollar spent by the Komen Foundation supports its mission programs and services."

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 211,240 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States during 2005. Additionally, an estimated 40,410 women are projected to die from breast cancer in 2005. Breast cancer is the leading cancer diagnosed among American women and is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths.

To learn more about the Pink Ribbon Lease Program, contact Park Place Auto Leasing at 832.249.3400 or visit the website at www.pinkribbonlease.org.

About the Susan G. Komen Foundation:

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. The Komen Foundation is the nation's leader in breast cancer research support and community outreach programs. As of 2005, The Susan G. Komen Foundation has raised $750 million for the fight against this life-threatening disease. The Komen Houston Affiliate was established in 1990 and serves Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery Counties.

About Park Place Auto Leasing:

Park Place Auto Leasing is a Houston-based financial services company focused on providing smart and convenient alternatives to locating and financing new and pre-owned vehicles. Visit www.parkplaceautoleasing.com for more information.