President Obama Meets Children`s Miracle Network "Champions" from Around the Country

Wal-Mart Sponsored Trip Lets Pediatric Hospital Patients Meet Senators,
Congressmen in Washington, D.C.

Photos from the White House and Capitol Hill Meetings Are Available At
www.ChildrensMiracleNetwork.org/ChampionsDC

WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
Children`s Miracle Network (www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org), an international
non-profit that raises funds for children`s hospitals in the United States,
visited the White House today with 53 very special ambassadors - young
"Champions" who are living testaments to the medical care being provided at
Children`s Miracle Network hospitals across the country.

President Barack Obama met with a child from every state who is part of
Champions Across America, presented by Walmart and Sam`s Club. After spending
time with the Champions, President Obama invited the Champions and their
siblings to play on the playground on the south lawn.

Champions Across America raises awareness for the 17 million children who are
treated each year at 170 Children`s Miracle Network hospitals. The program
designates a Champion child in every state who has battled and triumphed a
serious illness or injury. The 2009 Champions have braved illnesses such as
brittle bone disease, brain tumors, leukemia and cerebral palsy, and survived
car accidents and plane crashes.

"The Champions Across America program has been raising awareness about the
importance of children`s hospitals for the past 13 years," said Scott Burt,
president and CEO, Children's Miracle Network. "It`s always a privilege to be at
the White House, and we hope that President Obama was inspired by the children
he met today."

In addition to the White House visit, the Champions had the opportunity to visit
with members of Congress during a luncheon at Capitol Hill where Senator Orrin
Hatch (R-Utah) addressed the group.

"Children`s hospitals across the country are literally saving millions of lives
each year, and I appreciate these young and brave Children`s Miracle Network
Champions taking the time to come to Washington to represent children across
America who are suffering from many serious medical conditions," said Senator
Hatch. "These Champions are a true inspiration to all."

Joining the Champions were Miss America 2009 Katie Stam and country music star
Mark Wills. "One of Miss America`s most important and most rewarding duties is
to serve as the official Goodwill Ambassador for Children`s Miracle Network,"
said Stam. "Being able to get to know each of these Champions on a personal
level has connected me forever to them and their families. I look forward to
visiting their hospitals and helping them raise money throughout the year."

"Over the past two decades, Children`s Miracle Network, its hospitals and
especially their patients have found a very special place in the hearts of
Walmart and Sam`s Club associates," said Margaret McKenna, president of the
Wal-Mart Foundation. "We have been inspired by the Children`s Miracle Network
Champions, and as they bring their stories of courage and determination to our
nation`s capital, we hope that others will be inspired to support the work of
children`s hospitals."

Wal-Mart`s support for the Children`s Miracle Network began in 1987. Since then,
Walmart and Sam`s Club associates, customers and members have raised and
contributed more than $460 million for Children`s Miracle Network hospitals.

About Children's Miracle Network

Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and
improving the lives of children by raising funds for children`s hospitals. Each
year, the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical
care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids
overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. To learn more go to
ChildrensMiracleNetwork.org.

About Philanthropy at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and the Wal-Mart Foundation are proud to
support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in
their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships,
the Wal-Mart Foundation supports initiatives focused on creating opportunities
in education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health
and wellness. In 2007, Walmart, Sam`s Club and the Wal-Mart Foundation gave $296
million to communities across the United States. To learn more, visit
www.walmartfoundation.org.

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Children`s Miracle Network
Aubrey Cichelli, 801-661-3054
Aubrey@childrensmiraclenetwork.org

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