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September 3, 2009

Valspar Works with Chicago Cubs and Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity to Revitalize Subdivision in Waukegan, IL

On Sept 16, Valspar, the 2009 official paint of Wrigley Field, sent Chicago Cubs fan, Riley Glenn, to work side-by-side with Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall at a Habitat for Humanity build. Glenn, a resident of Hinsdale, IL, won the opportunity to build a home with Marshall in a drawing on Valspar Day at Wrigley Field.

Glenn and Marshall worked alongside Valspar employees, Cubs employees, and Habitat for Humanity volunteers at a site in the Carter Crossing subdivision in Waukegan, IL. Valspar, the national paint partner for Habitat for Humanity International, renewed its commitment to Habitat earlier this year with a multi-year agreement. This will bring Valspar's paint and cash partnership to nearly $40 million by 2012.

Chicago Cubs fan Riley Glenn won the opportunity to work with Chicago Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall to help build a home at a Habitat for Humanity site on September 16th.

Riley Glenn, her mother Laura Glenn, and Valspar employees at the Habitat site in Waukegan, IL

Sean Marshall signing a jersey given to Glenn worn by him at a Cubs game. Glenn also received an autographed baseball from Marshall.

Valspar employee prepping the wall prior to applying Valspar Medallion paint.

Marshall and Glenn working side-by-side to paint the interior walls with Valspar paint.