Sponsors
Children's Hospital would like to thank the following generous sponsors. For sponsorship information please contact Staci Arceneaux at 504-896-9375 or sarcenea@chnola.org.
Grainger

Half Marathon Co-Presenting Sponsor
Grainger has been a part of the New Orleans area business community for sixty-two years as the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. Grainger helps customers save time and money by providing them the right products to keep their facilities up and running.
Grainger's customers are 1.8 million businesses and institutions in 153 countries. While each customer has a unique facility to operate and a different problem to solve, our customers all share the same requirement: when they need one of Grainger's products, they often need it right away.
With more than 18,000 knowledgeable employees, the Grainger team works closely with customers to better understand their challenges and provide cost-saving solutions. Grainger's employees serve customers more than 115,000 times every day through multiple channels.
With 2009 sales of $6.2 billion, Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and a perennial member of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list.
Rouses

Half Marathon Co-Presenting Sponsor
As a Louisiana-owned, family company, buying local is as important to us as it is to you. So is saving you money. For nearly 50 years, we have worked to build solid, trusted relationships with our vendors, which allows us to bring in the highest quality products, including exclusive items, for the lowest possible prices. We have also developed our own local specialties, which we are proud to put our name on and present to our customers.
"At Rouses, we don't believe in bonus cards, confusing coupon matching programs, or gimmicky discounts that only benefit some of our shoppers. We lock in the lowest prices on thousands of name brand groceries and products. These are items that you use in your everyday cooking and everyday live and more important to you. They are our everyday low prices, and you'll find them all over our store." - Donald Rouse
Merrill Lynch

5K Presenting Sponsor
Merrill Lynch is one of the world’s premier providers of wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services.
Working with our clients as strategic partners, we create and execute winning solutions, which address our clients’ most pressing strategic, financial and investment needs—anywhere in the world.
We stand apart by building and maintaining solid partnerships with clients. Merrill Lynch places our client relationships first and is proud to conduct our business based on five unwavering principles: Client Focus, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Responsible Citizenship, and Integrity.
Trusted Advisors
The world’s leading corporations, financial institutions and governments, as well as the top mutual funds, hedge funds, pensions and endowments, trust Merrill Lynch to help them solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.
Global Partners
More than 60,000 professionals in 40 countries combine local market expertise with Merrill Lynch’s substantial global product resources, technology and capital.
Culture of Innovation
For decades, we have pushed beyond the status quo to design new securities and improve existing structures; create sophisticated analytics and trading systems; structure landmark transactions; and help clients find the right strategies to improve performance.
Superior Execution
Leadership positions in our chosen markets enable us to anticipate market trends, see opportunities as they develop and execute cleanly.
Marshall Brother Lincoln

Integrity and Experience
A long tradition of Customer Satisfaction stands behind your purchase of a new Lincoln- Mercury. Marshall Bros. Lincoln-Mercury was founded by Raymond Marshall and George J. Marshall, Jr. in 1970 to serve the needs of the discriminating New Orleans area motorist. Marshall Bros. promised then, and continues to promise that you will be treated with dignity and respect before, during, and after your purchase or lease of a fine Lincoln-Mercury automobile. Marshall Bros. maintains a leadership position in the New Orleans area because of Competitive Pricing, Unexcelled Selection and our dedication to Complete Customer Satisfaction.
Marshall Bros. Lincoln Commitment to Quality
Marshall Bros. is the oldest, and most experienced Lincoln automobile dealership in the greater New Orleans area. Our philosophy has always been to provide the customer with complete satisfaction after the sale. Anyone who purchases a vehicle from Marshall Bros. Lincoln can always expect that quality comes first. This quality is maintained by a secure and trusting relationship.
Serving Our Customer
Marshall Bros. Lincoln is constantly striving to exceed our own quality care standards in order to provide you the level of care that meets or exceeds your expectations. The Marshall Bros. dealership would not be the oldest Lincoln dealership in the greater New Orleans area by making false promises or talking a good game. Marshall Bros. Lincoln did it the hard way by making customer service our very first priority. For your next vehicle purchase or service need (FORD, LINCOLN and MERCURY ) , come to Marshall Bros. Lincoln who consistently offers the highest level of quality care in the New Orleans area.
Contact us today at info@marshallbros.com.
Marshall Brother Lincoln Automotive Dealerships
nola.com

NOLA.com, an affiliate of Advance Internet, Inc., is the leading local website for news and information throughout New Orleans featuring the latest New Orleans news, business, sports, travel, weather, traffic, shopping and entertainment information. In addition, NOLA.com has a comprehensive business listings directory, as well as local classified listings for jobs, homes, apartment rentals and autos. NOLA.com is affiliated with The Times-Picayune, Louisiana’s leading newspaper.
Wellness Water Company

Did you know...your skin absorbs more toxins during a 15-minute bath or shower than if you drink a half-gallon of the same water? Wellness Water Company can show you how to control and improve the quality of your water. Our systems purify and filter municipal tap and rural well water before it reaches your taps and shower heads. Enjoy the health benefits of drinking pure, pH balanced alkaline water – even during boil-water advisories. Reduce your family’s carbon footprint by eliminating bottled water.
Call today to receive a Complimentary In-Home Water Quality Analysis – a $125.00 value – courtesy of the Children’s Hospital Jazz Half Marathon & 5K Run.
http://wellnesswaterco.com | 504.838.8345 | Be well!
Southern Eagle

Southern Eagle Sales and Service, L.P. is a beverage based wholesaler, distributing and servicing Anheuser-Busch products and its alliance brands, throughout the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles, and part of St. John.
Working with our retail partners, the employees of Southern Eagle work to provide the best service and support to stimulate the sale and responsible consumption of our products.
Southern Orthopaedic Specialists
Medical Tent Sponsor
Southern Orthopaedic Specialists is a comprehensive group of Orthopaedic surgeons in the metropolitan New Orleans area. Our specialties and sub specialties include: General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacements and Revisions, Upper Extremity, Hand, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle, Back and Spine Care/Surgery. Each clinic has physical, occupational and hand therapy. All locations provide easy access and complimentary covered parking.
