BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CONTACT
Suzanne Leonelli
P: 801.313.0303
E: suzanne.leonelli@bbbs.org

MARQUETTE EQUIPMENT FINANCE CONTACT
Kelly Cornelius
P: 801.566.9201
E: kelly.cornelius@meqf.com

EAGLE GATE COLLEGE CONTACT
Michelle Miller
P: 801-333-7120
E: michellemiller@eaglegatecollege.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Companies partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah for annual holiday party

SALT LAKE CITY - November 29, 2007 - Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Utah, Marquette Equipment Finance, Eagle Gate College and Panda Express have partnered to provide a holiday celebration for the BBBS of Utah mentors and youth participants on December 6 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

"This holiday party celebrates the relationships between our youth and their mentors," said Pam Sanders, chief executive officer of BBBS of Utah. "It also affords local businesses the opportunity to experience holiday giving with us."

This year, the celebration will be held at Eagle Gate College, 5588 Green Street in Murray. Santa Claus will make an early delivery to the "Littles," mentored youth ages six to 16, with presents donated by Marquette Equipment Finance and a feast donated by Panda Express.

"When companies like Marquette, Eagle Gate and Panda Express participate in events such as these, they make it possible to provide a memorable event for both our youth and their mentors. We think it also gives a meaningful experience to the employees of the participating companies," said Ms. Sanders.

Approximately 150 children are expected to participate in the event.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. Little Moments...Big Magic!