Media Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 15, 2009
Press Contacts:
Bill Frey
Alltech
bfrey@alltech.com
859-881-2236
Jeanie Kahnke
Muhammad Ali Center
jkahnke@alicenter.org
502-992-5301
WHO: Alltech and the Muhammad Ali Center
WHAT: A major announcement regarding a new philanthropic initiative between Alltech (Lexington, KY) and the Muhammad Ali Center (Louisville, KY).
WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 12 p.m., EST
WHERE: West Hall, Lexington Convention Center
MORE: Pearse Lyons, Alltech founder and president, together with Muhammad and Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali Center Founders, will announce the Alltech – Muhammad Ali Center Global Education and Charitable Fund at Alltech’s International Health and Nutrition Symposium, featuring 1,100 guests from more than 50 countries.
The announcement will be streamed live at www.alltech.com and www.alicenter.org for those who cannot be in attendance.
Alltech was founded in 1980 by Dr. Pearse Lyons with a mission to improve animal health and performance by adding nutritional value to feed. Alltech is now one of the leading animal health and nutrition companies in the world with approximately 1900 employees in 113 countries. Please visit www.alltech.com for more information.
Alltech is the proud sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held in Lexington, Kentucky as well as the Alltech European Championships which will be held in the United Kingdom.
The Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international education center that is inspired by the ideals of Muhammad Ali. Featuring an award-winning visitor experience, educational and public programming, and global initiatives, the Ali Center reaches beyond its physical walls to fulfill its mission: To preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.