HOUSTON – (Dec. 8, 2009) – Children and adults affected by pediatric cancer will once again have a unique chance to help patients and families at Texas Children’s Cancer Center, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. The 2009 Cox Radio Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon kicks off at Texas Children’s Cancer Center on Friday, Dec. 11 at 5 a.m. and will run through 7 p.m. The Radiothon will resume at 7a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and will conclude that evening at 7p.m.

For six years Cox Radio – Houston has been committed to raising awareness and funds to support pediatric patient care, education and research for cancer. “We are so excited to be returning again this year in our efforts to help cure cancer among children,” said Mark Krieschen, vice president and market manager of Cox Radio Houston. “The Radiothon is our signature event where we look forward to giving our listeners an opportunity to give back to the community during this season of giving. The Personalities look forward to reconnecting with the children they have met in years past and to building friendships with the new patients by sharing their stories to help raise awareness to find a cure for such a devastating disease.”

Last year’s listeners of the Radiothon pledged more than $770,000 in the fight against childhood cancer, supporting advances in research at Texas Children’s Cancer Center. “The cost of conducting life-saving research is extraordinary and we are increasingly dependent on the giving spirit of those eager to help us work toward our goal of curing childhood cancer,” said Dr. David Poplack, director of Texas Children’s Cancer Center.

The Radiothon is part of Children’s Miracle Network – a network of pediatric hospitals, which raises funds and educates the public about the important work ongoing in the country’s finest pediatric hospitals. GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA and ForestersTM are the presenting sponsors of the 2009 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon. Foresters is also the founding sponsor and international underwriter of the Radiothon program in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Foresters support helps pay for the costs of Radiothons so all funds raised through each event stay in the local community. Foresters also provides additional support to Radiothon events in key markets through volunteering, local sponsorships, and direct donations to hospitals.

Listeners who would like to make donations by phone or who would like to share a personal story should call the Radiothon pledge line: 1-888-786-8811 or visit the Radiothon web page.

About Texas Children's Cancer Center
As an international leader in pediatric cancer research and treatment, Texas Children's Cancer Center is dedicated to providing novel therapies and family-centered care to children from infancy through young adulthood with cancer and blood disorders – from the most common to rare. Ranked in the top three pediatric cancer centers nationwide by U.S. News &World Report, Texas Children’s Cancer Center treats 1,900 new patients and conducts 33,000 outpatient visits annually, with patients coming from 35 states and 26 countries around the world. Learn more at www.cancer.texaschildrens.org.

About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio companies in the United States based on revenues. Upon consummation of the acquisition of WBGB-FM, Cox Radio will own, operate or provide sales and marketing services for 80 stations (67 FM and 13 AM) clustered in 18 markets, including major markets such as Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Tampa. Cox Radio shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: CXR.

About GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA is the second largest non-residential retail energy supplier in the U.S. and currently serves commercial and industrial customers in 11 markets: Delaware, Texas, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. The company serves over 50,000 accounts for customers having a peak demand ranging from 50 KW to more than 200 MW, with an estimated peak load totaling over 8,000 MW. To learn more about GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, visit www.gdfsuezenergyresources.com or call 1-866-999-8374.

About Foresters
Founded in 1874 as a fraternal benefit society, ForestersTM champions the well-being of families through quality life insurance, unique member benefits and inspiring community activities. Foresters shares its financial strength with more than 650,000 members in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Foresters is celebrating its 135th anniversary in 2009. For more information, please visit www.foresters.com.