Lexus Supports Andy Roddick Foundation With 'No Compromise' Wristband Giveaway at US Open; Makes $30,000 Donation

Bracelets Help Raise Awareness for Tennis Star's Organization to Help Underprivileged Children Reach Their Dreams

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 -- At the 2006 US Open, attendees will be sporting a new kind of tennis wristband, one with a meaning. Lexus, in support of the Andy Roddick Foundation, will be giving out thousands of special-edition "No Compromise" wristbands to tennis fans throughout the tournament, each one representing a $3 donation to the charity for a total gift of $30,000. The foundation, started five years ago by Roddick, is dedicated to helping underprivileged children reach their dreams.

The idea for the Andy Roddick Foundation is a result of a chance meeting between the 18-year-old Roddick and Andre Agassi. Following a tournament, Andre invited Andy for a trip on his private plane where they talked about tennis and deeper issues.

"I had an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who has been in my position," said Roddick. "So I asked him 'What's one thing you wish you would have done differently?' He turned to me and said that he wished he would have started his foundation even sooner than he did, so he could help even more people. That really stuck with me."

When Roddick returned to his home in Boca Raton he shared this conversation with his mother and made a commitment to start a charity for underprivileged children. In December 2004 Andy introduced his blue "No Compromise" bracelets during the Fourth Annual Andy Roddick Charity Weekend. The message engraved on each bracelet symbolizes the persistent dedication required by everyone to bring smiles to the faces of at-risk youth. Since its inception, the Andy Roddick Foundation has worked tirelessly to raise more than $3.2 million dollars in its quest to help children in need. Lexus supports this 100% volunteer and donation-based foundation, and encourages its support.

"Lexus is proud to help educate tennis fans about all the good work the Andy Roddick Foundation is doing," said Bob Carter, vice president and general manager, Lexus. "We believe in Andy's 'No Compromise' message and will support the Foundation with our bracelet giveaways and donations throughout the US Open."

  For more information or to make a donation, visit www.arfoundation.org.

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