Chicagoland Midas Dealers Host Fundraiser to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of Illinois

COOKOUT FOR KIDS TO RAISE MONEY TO GRANT CHILDREN'S WISHES WHAT: More than 40 Chicagoland Midas shops will share the power of a wish(R) with a free cookout to benefit children.

The fundraiser is part of a national partnership between Midas and
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the summer driving season rounds
the corner, Midas will donate $5 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for
every Midas Touch(TM) Maintenance Package purchased now through
June 28, 2008. Midas plans to raise up to $400,000, with a
guaranteed minimum of $350,000, to help grant children's wishes.

WHY: Chicagoland Midas dealers care about their customers and families
in their communities. The Cookout for Kids is a great opportunity
for motorists to bring hope, strength and joy to courageous wish
kids.

WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or while
supplies last)

WHO: Midas with support from Pepsi and LAY'S(R) Brand Potato Chips

WHERE: More than 40 Midas Shops
Chicagoland
For a complete list of event locations, visit
http://www.midaschicago.com/.

VISUALS:
-- Parents enjoying a FREE meal with their children
-- Volunteers cooking food on the grill
-- Midas dealers offering customers tips to improve the efficiency and
life of their vehicles

For information contact:
Chris Goodrich Bob Troyer
JSH&A Public Relations Midas, Inc.
(630) 932-1028 (630) 438-3016
christopher@jsha.comrtroyer@midas.com

NOTE: Midas is also a proud sponsor of the Make-A-Wish Destination Joy "Pedal for Wishes" event on June 7. For more information, visit http://www.pedalforwishes.org/.

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Source: Midas, Inc.

Web site: http://www.midaschicago.com/
http://www.pedalforwishes.org/

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