ADVISORY/Convoy of LAPD METRO SWAT and Auto Club Vehicles Bring Santa Claus to Orthopaedic Hospital.

News Editors

ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Dec. 18)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Thousands of Needy Children Receive Donated Toys

at Annual Holiday Party

WHAT: Trading his reindeer for SWAT vehicles and tow trucks, Santa
      will lead a parade from Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles
      to Orthopaedic Hospital, bringing toys and smiles to thousands
      of local children. In conjunction with LAPD SWAT, LA Kings and
      the Automobile Club of Southern California, Old St. Nick will
      deliver donated toys to several thousand children at Orthopaedic
      Hospital's annual "Good Times for Kids" party.

      Brightening the lives of thousands of patients like Melissa
      Sanchez, who has endured 19 surgeries at Orthopaedic Hospital,
      festivities will include a rare opportunity to meet "Indy" the
      30-inch mini horse, win prizes at carnival booths, see the LA
      Kings Chariot, take a train ride, meet race car driver Gary
      Densham, see an actual Funny Car, visit with Otto the Auto, and
      eat hot dogs and popcorn.

      Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Orthopaedic Hospital is a
      recognized world leader in research, teaching and patient care
      in orthopaedic medicine. For over 90 years, Orthopaedic Hospital
      has been helping children afflicted with crippling conditions
      receive the finest care in the world and lead healthy, active
      lives, regardless of their families' ability to pay.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 18, 2002
      10:00 a.m.--Parade arrives at Orthopaedic Hospital from Staples
                  Center
      10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.--"Good Times" Celebration
      11:00 a.m.--Toy give-away begins

WHERE: Orthopaedic Hospital
       2400 S. Flower Street
       Los Angeles, CA 90007
       (entrance on 23rd Street)

WHO: LAPD METRO SWAT Team, Santa Claus, Race Car Driver Gary Densham,
     "Indy" the mini horse, Orthopaedic Hospital children and
     families, Former NFL Players, Auto Club and Orthopaedic Hospital
     representatives.

VISUALS: Santa Claus arriving via tow trucks and SWAT vehicles;
         "Indy" the mini horse; mobs of children laughing and smiling;
         holiday festivities.

Notes to Editors: Photographs and interviews with patient
                  representatives, Orthopaedic Hospital
                  representatives and LAPD SWAT officers.