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May 25th , 2006

TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL SET FOR EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE SAMSUNG FOUR SEASONS OF HOPE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY GALA IN NEW YORK CITY JUNE 22ND

Benefit To Raise Funds For Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Newly Formed Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation

 

 

New York City, NY – Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope announced today that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will give an exclusive performance on June 22nd at the fifth annual gala Samsung Four Seasons of Hope dinner at New York’s legendary Tavern on the Green. The event will raise funds for Tim and Faith’s newly established Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation (NKF). NKF, a 501(c)(3), designed to directly provide goods, services and finances to assist individuals deprived of basic humanitarian services or programs as a result of natural disaster or social status, especially those still suffering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Information about purchasing tickets for the fifth annual Samsung Four Seasons of Hope gala can be found on www.fourseasonsofhope.com.

Peter Weedfald, Senior Vice President, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., said, “Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope applauds Faith and Tim for their compassion and dedication in establishing their new charity, The Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation. We are proud to contribute to their efforts and we are honored that these two dedicated musicians will perform at our 5th anniversary gala. Tim and Faith, are not just country music’s reigning first couple, they are each, in their own right, one of their generation’s most successful performers and we are thrilled that they are headlining this great event.”

The Samsung Four Seasons of Hope 5th anniversary event will also honor the continuing philanthropic efforts of sports legends, Arnold Palmer, Joe Torre, Boomer Esiason, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Wayne Gretzky, as well as music superstar, Jon Bon Jovi, former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani and Samsung’s retail partners Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears and CompUSA. The 2006 event will also celebrate the induction of a new honoree to be announced on June 22.

The Samsung Four Seasons of Hope gala attracts a star-studded roster of celebrities from the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics. The event will feature a silent auction of sports memorabilia and other items to raise funds for each participating celebrities’ charities and foundations.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, advanced digital consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products. The SEA organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

About Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

The Neighbor’s Keeper FoundationSM: The Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation provides funding for qualified community charities selected to directly impact those in need. Established in 2005, it mandates a commitment to adults and children deprived of basic humanitarian services or programs, either as a result of natural disaster or social status. The Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation accepts private and public funding resources, which are used to assist people in need of proper health care and/or educational services, adequate food, clothing and/or shelter. It relies solely and exclusively on the kindness of our neighbors, those in our own communities and those in our hearts. The Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) founded by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. www.timmcgraw.com www.neighborskeeper.org www.faithhill.com



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