Michael Andretti Foundation donates $30,000

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For Immediate Release





THE MICHAEL ANDRETTI FOUNDATION DONATES $30,000
TO SAM SCHMIDT PARALYSIS FOUNDATION


NAZARETH, PA (August 11, 2006) - The Michael Andretti Foundation recently donated $30,000 to
the  Sam  Schmidt  Paralysis  Foundation  to  support  paralysis  research  programs.     The  money was
raised from an eBay auction for a VIP trip to the 2006 Indianapolis 500 as guests of Michael Andretti.

"We're so happy that we were able to put together a fun auction package to raise money for such a
great  cause.    The  response  to  the  auction  was  overwhelming  and  we  had  such  a  great  weekend
entertaining the winning couple at Indy," commented Michael Andretti.

The donation for the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) will be used to further spinal cord
research by supporting the work of the most accomplished medial investigators throughout the world.
Through  the  Foundation's  Quality  of  Life  Programs,  funds  will  be  distributed  to  organizations  that
directly  impact  the  lives  of  individuals  who  have  spinal  cord  injuries  and  other  types of disabilities.
Additionally,  the  donation  will  help  to  expand  SSPF's  'Day  at  the  Races'  program.    Since  the
program's  inception,  SSPF,  along  with  the  generosity  of  Andretti  Green  Racing,  entertained  over
1,000  spinal  cord  individuals  including  patients  from  rehabilitation  hospitals,  VA  hospitals  and
members   of   the   Paralyzed   Veterans   Association   and   provided   resource   materials,   mentoring
opportunities and the chance for an up-close experience of IndyCar racing.

About MAF
The Michael Andretti Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation that was established to help people who
have shown need and to help promote programs for better health, education and welfare of America's
children   and   citizens.         For   more   information   about   The   Michael   Andretti   Foundation,   visit
www.andretti.com.

About SSPF
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) helps individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and
other  neurological  disorders  by  funding  scientific  research,  medical  treatment,  rehabilitation  and
technological advances.  This research also benefits stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS,
Alzheimer's  and  Parkinson's  diseases.    SSPF  also  funds  quality  of  life  programs  throughout  the
country  benefiting  people  with  paralysis  and  other  disabilities  and  through  its  national  Day  at  the
Races programs.  SSPF works tirelessly in its advocacy efforts both locally and nationally.  Further
information is available at www.samschmidt.org or (317) 236-9999.

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Contact: Paula Prime Hozza - The Michael Andretti Foundation (610) 248-9111 or foundation@andretti.com