Sybase Classic Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Sybase Classic Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer 


NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., March 30  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tournament officials
for the Sybase Classic presented by Lincoln Mercury today announced The Greater
New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (Komen
Greater NYC) as its new official charity. Seventy-five percent of the
tournament proceeds will support the local New York programs and twenty-five
percent is designated for nationwide cancer research. The Sybase Classic
returns to the historic Wykagyl Country Club May 16-22, 2005.

"Building on the LPGA Tour's relationship with the Susan G. Komen national
office, we're thrilled to associate our tournament with Komen Greater NYC,"
said Tournament Director Leela Narang. "This relationship allows us to impact
breast cancer research and grassroots programs in the immediate tri-state area
and that's very important to us."

"Sybase is honored to establish this partnership and committed to supporting
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation," said Marty Beard, senior vice
president of Corporate Development and Marketing for Sybase. "This is our fifth
year as the title sponsor of this global event.  We look forward to raising
funds to assist the New York area as well as research at a national level."

"Our partnership with the Sybase Classic provides us with an opportunity to
raise funds and awareness for the cause," said Nicole Rubin, Executive
Director, Komen Greater NYC.  "We greatly appreciate the generosity and support
and look forward to participating in this exciting event."

The Sybase Classic has incorporated numerous initiatives leading up to and
during tournament week that will build awareness in the fight against breast
cancer. Special ticket packages, promotions and on-site activities will provide
tournament spectators an opportunity to join the local fight against breast
cancer.

When purchasing the Sybase Classic Weekly Grounds Badge -- good for admission
all week -- golf fans have the chance to not only watch a week's worth of golf,
but make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The weekly badge will
be sold for $50. When purchased, the tournament will take half of the weekly
ticket price ($25) and donate it to Komen Greater NYC.

New tournament sponsor Fidelity Investments has agreed to donate $10 to Komen
Greater NYC for every birdie made by LPGA Tour professionals during the
competitive rounds. LPGA Tour golfers have averaged more than 1,200 birdies
during the four rounds of play over the last three years at the Sybase Classic.
Tournament patrons will have the chance to participate in a matching program
during the competitive rounds.

Tournament tickets are on-sale and can be purchased by logging onto
http://www.sybaseclassic.com/ or by calling 1-800-444-LPGA.

About Sybase, Inc.

Celebrating 21 years of innovation, Sybase enables the Unwired Enterprise for
customers and partners by delivering enterprise and mobile software solutions
for information management, development and integration.  The world's most
critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare
runs on Sybase.  For more information, visit the Sybase Website: 
http://www.sybase.com/ .

About Octagon's Golf Division

Octagon's Golf Division manages some of the finest professional golf events
including two Champions Tour events, The ACE Group Classic presented by
Terminix Commercial and the SAS Championship presented by Forbes; two LPGA Tour
events, the Sybase Classic presented by Lincoln Mercury and the John Q. Hammons
Hotel Classic presented by Ford; and one Nationwide Tour event, The Rex
Hospital Open.  Octagon's golf division also represents nearly 40 golfing
professionals including Davis Love III, Jonathan Byrd, Chris Smith, Meg Mallon,
Beth Daniel, Emilee Klein, Tom Kite, Gary Koch, and brothers, Bobby and Lanny
Wadkins.

About Komen

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 to
eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research,
education, screening and treatment.  Komen is a global leader and the largest
private source of funding in the fight against breast cancer.  The Greater New
York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was formed
in 1990 and serves the five boroughs of NYC (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
and Staten Island), Long Island, and Rockland and Westchester counties. Up to
75% of the Affiliate's net proceeds are dedicated to fighting breast cancer by
funding innovative grassroots programs in underserved local communities.  At
least 25% of the Affiliate's net proceeds fund national breast cancer research.
 This year, through local fundraising efforts including the signature event,
the Komen New York City Race for the Cure(R), the Affiliate will award over
$2.2 million in grants.  To learn more about the organization, or to make a
donation, go to http://www.komennyc.org/.

Ticket Info:  http://www.sybaseclassic.com/ or 1-800-444-LPGA (5742) 

DATASOURCE: Sybase, Inc.



CONTACT:  Joan Fronske, Public Relations, of Sybase, Inc.,

, or [phone]; or Chris Madigan, Public Relations

Manager, , or [phone]



Web site:  http://www.komennyc.org/ 

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