More Than 100 Hot Rods and Classic Cars Cruise into L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden for Third Annual Rods and Classics for a Cure Car Show, June 5

--Car Show Presented by the Arcadia Firefighters Association and Mark Klass Too Next Generation Chapter to Benefit World-Renowned City of Hope Cancer Center

WHAT:     The third annual "Rods and Classics for a Cure" hot rod and
          classic car show, presented by the Arcadia Firefighters 
          Association and the Mark Klass Too "Next Generation" Chapter
          in support of City of Hope Cancer Center.  The show will 
          feature some of the city's finest muscle, classic and 
          antique automobiles, as well as old-time fire engines and
          fire equipment.  Also on hand will be car legend Dean
          Bryant, who will be bringing out cars from his collection
          at the Petersen Automotive Museum.  In addition to an array
          of beautiful cars, there will also be plenty of food, music
          and activities for the whole family.  Event information and 
          car registration forms can be found at the show's Web site, 
          http://classicar.coh.org.

WHEN:     Saturday, June 5, 2004
          10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHO:      -- Car Legend Dean Bryant, owner of Elegant Customs by Dean
          -- More than 100 classic cars and hot rods
          -- Firefighters from the Arcadia Fire Department
          -- Car Clubs from all over Los Angeles and the San Gabriel
             Valley

WHERE:    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
          301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
          Admission is $6 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 12

WHY:      Proceeds from "Rods and Classics for a Cure" benefit the
          innovative research, treatment and education programs at the
          City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research
          Institute.  City of Hope is one of the world's leading 
          research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes,
          HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Named by U.S.
          News & World Report as one of America's best medical centers
          for cancer treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the 
          fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. Founded 
          in 1913, City of Hope is a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the
          highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer 
          Institute, and a founding member of the National 
          Comprehensive Cancer Network. City of Hope's scientific 
          knowledge is shared with medical centers locally and 
          globally, helping patients battling life-threatening 
          diseases around the corner and around the world.

          For more information, please call 800-260-HOPE or visit the 
          Web site at www.cityofhope.org.

          City of Hope...Where the Power of Knowledge Saves Lives(SM).