Monster Sponsors TEAM GRIZZ For Nat'l Kidney Foundation Walk 2011 Season

Monster, the leading manufacturer of advanced consumer electronics accessories and high-performance headphones, is proud to announce that it is sponsoring "Team Grizz" for the National Kidney Foundation Walk 2011 Season, in several cities. Over 6,000 participants are expected to wear the Monster logo on the back of their t-shirts while they walk in support, starting May 15 through October 16. For those who would like to support the event they can go to www.teamgrizz.com.

Grizz Chapman, renowned for his role as a member of Tracy Morgan's entourage on the NBC Emmy Award Winning show 30 Rock, formed Team Grizz, which regularly participates in walkathons in support of the National Kidney Foundation, working to raise awareness and funds to fight kidney disease.

Grizz is also an advocate for Kidney Disease and the Spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with E.S.R.F. (End Stage Renal Failure) and after shedding over 160 lbs and undergoing two years of dialysis while taping 30 Rock, he underwent a successful kidney transplant. Grizz has been on a crusade to raise awareness of kidney disease and the effects it has on the body. Bringing light to the early warning signs and the risk factors can help prevent people from progressing to E.S.R.F. and dialysis.

Monster's sponsorship of National Kidney Foundation Walks for Team Grizz in 2011 includes the following cities and locations:

Long Island, NY at Hofstra University on May 15; Atlanta, GA at Turner Field on May 21; Syracuse, NY at Alliance Bank Stadium on June 12; Philadelphia, PA at The Philadelphia Zoo on October 9; Georgetown, Washington D.C. at the Georgetown Waterfront on October 15; and New York, NY at South Street Seaport on October 16.

Head Monster Noel Lee noted: "There is a great need for increased awareness of kidney disease, and Monster applauds the efforts of Grizz Chapman, the National Kidney Foundation and everyone who is participating in these very important walkathons, literally taking steps to help raise awareness and the need for organ donation. We are honored to be able to play our part by sponsoring 'Team Grizz' and we look forward to following the progress of the team's fundraising drive closely."

ABOUT MONSTER
Monster was founded by Head Monster Noel Lee with a commitment to creating products under the Monster Cable® brand to literally "make music sound better." Today, Monster has grown and diversified to become the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high-performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, as well as a leading innovator in the field of iPod®, iPhone^TM and iPad^TM accessories and professional audio and sound reinforcement. As part of its commitment to improving the music listening experience, Monster worked with Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine to create the Beats^TM by Dr. Dre^TM headphone line, including the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones. The company is also continuing to innovate with its own line of Monster brand headphones, including "Turbine Pro^TM In-Ear Speakers^TM," the first in-ear headphones geared for use by music pofessionals and audiophiles. Additionally, under its Monster Power® brand, the company is the leading manufacturer of high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems.

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