Indianapolis - May 11, 2004

Roche Diagnostics Evening of Angels Gala Slated for Friday, June 18
Roche Diagnostics named as Title Sponsor

Roche Diagnostics has been named the Title Sponsor of this year's Evening of Angels gala. Slated for Friday, June 18, the gala is a black-tie fundraiser for Christel House, the international children's charity founded by local businesswoman and philanthropist Christel DeHaan.

Now in its fourth year, the gala traditionally launches United States Grand Prix weekend and is co-chaired by Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and CEO Tony George and his wife Laura. This year's festivities will transport guests back in time to the glamour and romance inspired by Hollywood in the late 1940s. The Ancient Scottish Rite Cathedral will be transformed into a swank supper club reminiscent of years gone by. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a full sit down dinner in the grand ballroom. After a live auction, which will feature a 165+ mph ride around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a two-seater race car, the Cool City Swing Band featuring Tommy Mullinix will take to the stage as guests enjoy a night of dancing. Adding to the very special ambiance of the evening will be celebrity emcee and famed bandleader "Doc" Severinsen who appeared for many years on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Doc has promised to join the band for a few signature pieces throughout the evening.

The mission of Christel House is to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies. Christel House learning centers provide K through 12 education, meals, health care, life skills, outreach programs, love and nurture to nearly 2,000 children on a daily basis. Ms. DeHaan has made arrangements to provide for all general and administrative expenses in perpetuity, enabling 100 percent of all proceeds to directly benefit the children. Christel House is a registered 501 (c)(3) international charity.

Roche Diagnostics is the leading in vitro diagnostics company in the United States, and its North American headquarters are located in Indianapolis. "The Christel House is an important organization not only serving children in our local community, but also those around the world. Roche Diagnostics is pleased to support the outstanding and unique work that Christel House provides in this premier Indianapolis event," said Martin Madaus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roche Diagnostics.

Tickets to Roche Diagnostics Evening of Angels are $250 per person and can be purchased by calling 317-464-2380. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information about Christel House, please visit the Christal House Web site at www.christelhouse.org.

Media Contact: Becky Arnett
317.464.2009 or Barnett@christelhouse.org