April 1, 2006: Addison, TX: NexBank, SSB, was the presenting sponsor for the Walk Away the Blues Fest at the MS Walk. This was the last and also the biggest walk that takes place in the 2006 Tenet Healthcare Foundation MS walk series. The event featured a 5K and 10K that was held in Addison Circle Park and the urban town center surrounding the park. The 2006 event featured the Blues Fest, a fun-filled children’s playground, a vendor area with giveaways, food provided by Subway and other area restaurants and a full day of entertainment for the entire family.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain and spinal cord. One new case of MS is diagnosed every hour. MS can come and go unpredictably, making a group like the MS Society a valuable resource for those individuals coping with the disease. Davis Deadman, president and CEO of NexBank said, “This event not only provides a great day for the family outdoors but bolsters an important opportunity for the MS Society to make huge leaps and bounds in fundraising for much needed research and support for those who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis.”

In recognition of the bank’s presenting sponsorship, all NexBank employees wore specially designed red tee shirts with the bank’s logo and the Walk Away the Blues Fest logo. Over 80% of bank employees participated in the event, and nearly half also had family members who attended or participated. This show of support is one example of how NexBank is committed to making a difference in the Metroplex community.

In addition to being a presenting sponsor, NexBank offered another bonus to MS Walk participants and banking customers by presenting a special CD offer. To those who opened the special rate CD, NexBank would make a $750 donation to MS in the participant’s name. “We understand the important role that the MS Society plays with those who suffer,” said Deadman. “We are happy to show our support for this great cause and help take fundraising to new heights.”

NexBank, SSB, is headquartered in the NexBank Building, Galleria II Tower, Dallas. Originally founded in 1934, the bank was purchased in 2004 by a group of Dallas-based investors who have refocused the bank to become a next generation leader in the financial services industry.

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Carol E. Kluge
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