[0] ADVISORY/``Parade of Toys'' Arrives at Orthopaedic Hospital Via Auto Club and LAPD SWAT Convoy.

Business, News & Lifestyle Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday (Dec. 15)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

        Former NFL players and Santa Claus add holiday cheer to
     young hospital patients and their families at annual fiesta.

WHAT:    Orthopaedic Hospital kicks off the holiday season with its
         annual "Holiday Fiesta" in conjunction with The Auto Club of
         Southern California, LAPD SWAT, former NFL players and Santa
         Claus.

         Featuring a one-half mile "parade" of SWAT vehicles and tow
         trucks bringing Santa from the Auto Club in downtown L.A. to
         Orthopaedic Hospital, Santa will deliver thousands of toys to
         an expected 1,500 children. Additionally, all kids will have
         the opportunity to win prizes at a variety of carnival-type
         booths, go on pony rides, visit with Otto the Auto, and eat
         hot dogs and popcorn. Children patient representatives, like
         15-year-old Melissa Sanchez, who has endured 19 surgeries in
         her young life, will be on hand to join in the festivities.

         Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Orthopaedic Hospital is
         a recognized world leader in research, teaching and patient
         care in orthopaedic medicine, resulting in an improved
         quality of life for children and adults with crippling
         diseases. For 88 years, Orthopaedic Hospital has been helping
         children afflicted with crippling conditions receive the
         finest care in the world and lead healthy, active lives
         without regard to the family's ability to pay.

WHEN:    Friday, December 15, 2000
         Parade begins at 10:00 am
         Fiesta from 10:00 am-1:30 pm

WHERE:   Parade: Begins at The Auto Club, 2601 South Figueroa Street,
         Los Angeles, CA at 10:00 am
         Holiday Fiesta: Orthopaedic Hospital Parking Lot D,
         2400 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 from 10:00 am to
         1:30 pm.

WHO:     LAPD SWAT team, Former NFL players, Orthopaedic Hospital
         children patients, Santa Claus, The Auto Club and Orthopaedic
         Hospital representatives are available for interviews and
         photos.