BRINE INTRODUCES FRIENDS OF JACLYN WOMEN'S LACROSSE HANDLE

"Brine designed the FOJ women's lacrosse handle with Jaclyn's strength, courage, relentless spirit, and joy for life in mind. The handle comes in either pink or yellow and bears a repeating pattern of the FOJ logo," said Jenny Levy, Brine's Women's Lacrosse Brand Manager. "We are honored to be associated with Jaclyn and are pleased to donate 5% of all proceeds to her Foundation."

Jaclyn's family started the charitable organization, Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, to raise public awareness about pediatric brain tumors. In 2005, Jaclyn was adopted by the Northwestern women's lacrosse team, a Brine sponsored program and four-time Division I Champion. Since then, the Foundation has established an adoption program, which currently pairs over fifty children with collegiate and high school teams throughout seventeen different sports.

"We feel so proud to show the Friends of Jaclyn logo and have it close to us when we play every single day to remind us how special the Foundation is," said Northwestern Women's Lacrosse Coach Kelly Amonte-Hiller. "The new handle is great and we want to thank Brine for their support of the Foundation."

"Brine gives new meaning to the word hope," said Denis Murphy, Jaclyn's Dad and Founder of the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. "The incredible FOJ handle is a gift to the pediatric brain tumor community and will help raise awareness about such an insidious disease. The impact that Brine will have on children afflicted with brain tumors and their families cannot be measured. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

For more information on Brine, visit www.brine.com. For more information on Jaclyn, the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation and how to contribute, please visit http://www.friendsofjaclyn.org/.

About Brine

Brine, established in 1922, believes that inside every player is a better player. Brine's motto "Find Your Game", speaks to their almost century long support of players in their athletic pursuit of game improvement products and programs. Innovators of the OffsetT lacrosse stick and the original round bladder soccer ball (the Official ball of the NCAA Soccer Championships since 1987). Acquired by New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. in August, 2006, Brine is a recognized industry leader in lacrosse, soccer, field hockey and volleyball. Headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, Brine asks you to Find Your GameT at Brine.com.

About Friends of Jaclyn

The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation is 501 c-3, non-profit, charitable organization that improves the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their families. Through programs such as the Adopt-a-Child program, FOJ profoundly impacts each child, family and athletic team. These programs establish life-changing relationships based on mutual love, support and friendship.