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Harris Announces Community Hero of the Game
Cindie Hagen of Darien, Illinois, Named Harris Community Hero of the Game

CHICAGO, April 15, 2008 – Harris is pleased to co ngratulate Cindie Hagen of Darien, Ill., who was recognized as a Harris Community Hero of the Game. Hagen was honored by Harris and the Bulls before the Chicago Bulls – Cleveland Cavaliers game at the United Center on April 11.

Hagen's story begins in 1987 after the tragic death of her son Mark who was hit by a car while vacationing in Oregon. At the time Mark was only 9 years old. Upon returning home to Illinois, the Hagen family decided to start the Mark Hagen Memorial Foundation. A year later, Cindie and her family founded Safety Village.

Safety Village is a nonprofit organization solely run by the Hagen family and a Board of Directors. Since 1988, the organization has sought to educate children on how to be safe. The educational programs at Safety Village include workshops on pedestrian and animal safety, and fire safety. Children get to practice these skills in a miniature outdoor site that includes brick buildings, working traffic lights, street signs and a railroad crossing.

Hagen has been recognized with Darien's Citizen of the Year award, as well as the Governor’s Hometown Award for her work with Safety Village.

As part of the bank's presenting sponsorship agreement with the team, Harris and the Bulls are joining forces to recognize a Community Hero of the Game before every Bulls home game this year. The program recognizes individuals who generously give their time and talents to help our communities thrive. The designated hero receives two tickets to a game and is recognized by Bulls team captains at center court prior to tip-off.

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