Media Alert: May 4, 2007

Presbyterian Healthcare Services and the New Mexico Zoological Society will host the 22nd annual Run for the Zoo. This event has grown into the largest road race in New Mexico with more than 7,000 participants and is open to people of all ages and fitness levels.

Where: Rio Grande Zoo
903 10th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

When: Sunday, May 6, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Presbyterian Health Extravaganza will offer participants and spectators a multitude of information about their health and services available in the Presbyterian system. Families can visit booths and learn about health topics such as diabetes, women's health and primary prevention. All registered runners and walkers receive an official Run for the Zoo T-shirt, post-race refreshments, free admission to the Zoo on Race Day, coupons, and much more.

Visuals:

• More than 7,000 runners and participants
• Health Extravaganza with 20 informational booths
• Mascot race with famous mascots from around the community will kick off the 1-mile fun run/walk

Questions?

Call Elizabeth Schomburg at 923-6339 or (505) 841-1234.

Presbyterian serves to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers eight hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people throughout New Mexico.