What:The American Red Cross will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to raise awareness for the tens of thousands of Americans impacted by historic flooding in Louisiana, the worst natural disaster in the US since Superstorm Sandy. More than 1900 Red Cross workers are on the ground in Louisiana now providing shelter, food and comfort, and will continue to be there in the weeks and months ahead, helping residents recover from this devastating disaster.

The Red Cross urges the public to support those affected by the Louisiana floods. To help, please visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word LAFLOODS to 90999. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters.

In honor of the occasion, Mary Young, CEO of the American Red Cross Metro New York North, will ring the Opening Bell for NASDAQ. 

Where:Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:Thursday, August 25, 2016 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET

American Red Cross Media Contact:Michael de Vulpillieres(646) 627-9328media.gny@redcross.org

Nasdaq MarketSite:Emily Pan(646) 441-5120emily.pan@nasdaq.com

Feed Information:Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West 18 mhz Lower DL 3811 Vertical FEC 3/4 SR 13.235 DR 18.295411 MOD 4:2:0 DVBS QPSK

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About American Red CrossThe American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

About NasdaqNasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 70 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to more than 3,700 listed companies with a market value of approximately $9.3 trillion and nearly 18,000 corporate clients. To learn more, visit: nasdaq.com/ambition or business.nasdaq.com.

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