Earvin 'Magic' Johnson to Join in Opening Ceremony PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (Amex: HIV) today announced that it has been invited to ring the opening bell for trading at the American Stock Exchange on September 17th, 2004. Joining in the ceremony will be Anthony Cataldo, Chairman, Richard George CEO, Richard Brounstein CFO and company supporter Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Calypte's common stock has been trading on the AMEX under the symbol "HIV" since August 18, 2004.
"It is an honor and a privilege to participate in the opening ceremony at the American Stock Exchange and we are grateful for the continued support of Magic Johnson and The Magic Johnson Foundation. We believe that the American Stock Exchange is a formidable gateway to the investment public and a strong platform to deliver Calypte's progress in the development of its rapid diagnostic tests for HIV," said Anthony Cataldo, Chairman of Calypte.
About The Magic Johnson Foundation
The Magic Johnson Foundation was established in 1991 as a single-disease organization that worked to raise funds for community-based organizations dealing with HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs. The Foundation has since responded to the growing need to address all aspects of our youth's lives by expanding its mission. This expanded mission emphasizes the Foundation's focus on supporting community-based organizations and developing programs that serve the health, educational and social needs of those residing in inner-city communities. In addition, the Foundation has made a strong commitment to raise awareness about many of the health and social concerns that threaten under-served communities |