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25,000 Canes to Be Given Free of Charge to U.S. Military Veterans

National Program "Hugo Salutes Our Veterans" Honoring All Who Served

Alpharetta, Georgia, November 11, 2009 - A national program will provide 25,000 canes free of charge to members of the United States Armed Forces in need of mobility assistance to honor them for their incredible contributions to our country. The program "Hugo Salutes Our Veterans" will be launched Veterans Day, November 11, 2009 and will provide Hugo (R) Folding Canes at all Sam's Club locations nationwide, while supplies last. Sam's Club Membership is not required. Proof of U.S. military service may be required in order to be eligible.

AMG Medical Inc., headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, first launched the Veterans program in 2007, giving away 5,000 canes. The program was to honor the parents and relatives of its employees who served in the U.S. military and to give back to those who graciously gave so much to America. This year, with the backing of Sam's Club, Procter and Gamble, Novartis, Wyeth, Johnson & Johnson, US Nutrition, First Quality, Schiff Nutrition and AMG Medical, the program has been greatly expanded.

The Hugo Folding Cane to be given out on Veterans Day, which retails for about $29.99, is a beautiful metallic blue with an ergonomic comfort grip handle, appropriate for both left and right handed users. Sturdy, functional and stylish, it has multiple height settings to comfortably meet the needs of most people. The Hugo Cane easily unfolds and locks into position for use. To store, the cane conveniently folds into four sections and also includes a handle safety strap for extra confidence.

Philip delBuey, Global President of AMG Medical Inc., said, "The Veterans have helped to secure the prosperity that many of us now enjoy. Were it not for the selfless service of our Vets, companies such as ours would probably not exist. All of us at AMG Medical want to celebrate our success with those who directly or indirectly made it possible. Our company mission is all about helping people stay active and connected to family, friends and the community."

"The Hugo Salutes our Veterans Program which is of an incredibly generous scale, is indicative of the appreciation and respect for our Veterans that both private citizens and corporations have. We deeply appreciate AMG Medical, Sam's Club and all the sponsors who support our Veterans," said Christopher Scheer, Public Affairs Supervisor at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

AMG Medical Inc., (www.amgmedical.com) offers a wide selection of safe, high quality and innovative durable medical equipment products, including Hugo(R) Mobility, AquaSense(R) Bath Safety and MedPro(R) Personal Care brands, available at retailers nationwide.

For additional information about The Hugo Salutes Our Veterans program, please visit www.HugoSalutes.com.

Congratulations To USAir!

Congratulations to USAir on the 100th Charter with the Honor Flight Network carrying WWII veterans to Washington D.C. to see their memorial on 10 Oct. 2009.

US Air has transported over 10,000 of our humble heroes. Jeff Miller, co-founder says of this partnership, "US Airways has been nothing short of a partner since our first conversation in March 2006. Us Airways employees have gone above and beyond our wildest expectations in making every flight an unforgettable experience for our nation's most senior heroes. I am very proud and excited to be a part of this milestone."

Honor Flight Birmingham Chosen To Receive Award

Congratulations to Honor Flight Birmingham on their being chosen to receive the George Washington Medal of Honor in this year's Freedoms Foundation National Awards. The letter reads:

"Your service to our country's veterans exemplified the essence of the National Awards by promoting an understanding and appreciation for our country's rich heritage and unique freedoms. Since 1949 Freedoms Foundation's National Awards Program has honored exceptional work. Through a selection process based on quality and content, recipients are chosen to become part of an historically prestigious group of American citizens that advance the American ideal."

They are also a nominee for the 2009 Horizon Award from the University of Alabama Birmingham Center for Aging.

WAY TO GO TEAM BIRMINGHAM!!

Hampton VA Honor Flight 250

With a "Gentlemen Start Your Engines", our own Chairman, Jim McLaughlin, waved the green flag to signal the start of the Hampton VA Honor Flight 250 for the USRacing Pro Cup Series recently held at the Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA.

Persistent showers forced the race to be rescheduled, but that didn't dampen the spirits of those who were there from Honor Flight to see OUR car. That's right! OUR car, #28 driven by Billy Bigley, Bill Bigley Jr., and Bigley Motorsports. Thanks to Doug Dysktra, who was persistent and committed, the Honor Flight Network not only had a car wrapped sporting a beautiful Honor Flight logo, but the race was named the Hampton VA Honor Flight 250 and the press coverage was awesome! Bob Hogue and the guys at ProCal did an awesome job designing an all American look for our car.

Many thanks to the USRacing Pro Cup Team and the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau for spotlighting the Honor Flight Network to show support and gratitude to our nation's veterans and to the Fox Sports Network for airing the race and giving Honor Flight a dominant presence in their coverage.

And Jim...you were stylin'!

For more information on Bill Bigley, Billy Bigley, Jr. and Bigley Motorsports, visit http://www.billybigleyjr.com.