Lead Singer of Hit Rock Band to Accept Contribution to Leukemia Foundation in Honor of Late Son; Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth and UVA Children's Medical Center to Receive Donations From Camp Jeep on Saturday, June 28

What: Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth, whose hit singles include "All Star," "Can't get enough of you baby" and "Walkin' on the sun," will accept a check from Chrysler for $5,000 on behalf of the Presley Scott Research Foundation. Harwell created the Foundation after losing his six- month-old son to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Chrysler will also present a check to the University of Virginia Medical Center.

After the check presentations, Camp Jeep will host the patients, their families and hospital staff as they participate in a wide variety of activities available on-site. They also will have the opportunity to attend the "Jeep Jubilee" concert on Saturday evening featuring musical group Smash Mouth.

(This is a special event for Jeep owners and is not open to the general public.)

  Interview/Photo Opportunities:
          Check presentations at Camp Jeep
          Live interview opportunities with Chrysler and hospital
           representatives

  Where:  Oak Ridge Estate (Camp Jeep signs will help lead the way.)
          Take Highway 29 South towards Lynchburg
          Turn left on Oak Ridge Road and watch for Camp Jeep signs
          Check in at the media tent upon arrival

  When:   12:15 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2003

PRNewswire -- June 27