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Eddie DelValle Recognized as March’s Fifth Third Bank Orlando Magic Maker
Dr. DelValle will be honored during halftime of the March 25 game vs. Boston

WHO: Dr. Eddie DelValle will be recognized for his commitment to the youth of Central Florida. As part of his recognition, he will receive a $500 check from Fifth Third Bank to the charity of his choice.

WHEN: Dr. DelValle will be honored during halftime of the Magic vs. Boston Celtics game. Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Tip-off: 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Amway Arena, 600 W. Amelia St.

About Fifth Third Bank Orlando Magic Maker Dr. Eddie DelValle

Dr. Eddie DelValle, founder of T.B.C. (Total Body Care) Productions, has dedicated his life to providing troubled youth and their families with a positive program that will enrich every aspect of their lives. T.B.C. Productions is a multifaceted organization whose services are offered in the fields of education, wellness, personal development, community service, mentoring and sports.

The start of Dr. DelValle’s journey began with his interest in health and personal fitness. After dabbling in this field for many years, he realized he wanted to further impact people’s lives and began teaching. All of this led up to the start of T.B.C. Productions, which serves as an umbrella for programs ranging from health and fitness to mentoring and counseling.

Under the watchful eye of Dr. DelValle, T.B.C. Productions has flourished to become one of the most successful tools used in turning youths’ lives around by assisting individuals, businesses and organizations with enhancing their lives, workplace and community. Dr. DelValle has created many initiatives through T.B.C. Productions, including the Jr. S.T.A.R.S. and Senior S.T.A.R.S. programs. The Jr. S.T.A.R.S. program equips students from all grade levels with important skills that can be used in the home, schools and in the community. Through the Jr. S.T.A.R.S. program, students receive training in 14 areas, including conflict resolution, decision-making, career planning and goal setting. The Senior S.T.A.R.S. program serves as a catalyst for helping seniors empower their wisdom on the community while educating them on health and wellness, encouraging them to get involved in community activities, enlisting seniors for mentor and speaking opportunities and enabling them to be a part of the S.T.A.R.S. program to recognize their achievements and service.

In addition to T.B.C. Productions, Dr. DelValle also works as a counselor for juveniles involved in issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, gangs, sex offenses or domestic violence. Dr. DelValle’s passion for working with juveniles stems from his own childhood, as he was born an orphan and placed into a foster care home. Dr. DelValle, who has earned his ministering and counseling licenses as well as three doctorates, never has been one to let obstacles stand in his way, however, in turn dedicating his life to making a difference in troubled youths’ lives.

About the Fifth Third Bank Orlando Magic Maker Program

Every month the Magic and Fifth Third Bank select a community member as the Fifth Third Bank Orlando Magic Maker for his or her dedication and significant contribution to the Orlando community. For more information, or to nominate someone, visit www.nba.com/magic/community/magicmakers.html or stop by any Fifth Third Bank.

About Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank (Central Florida) is a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $120 billion in assets, operates 16 affiliates with 1,307 full-service Banking Centers, including 92 Bank Mart® locations open seven days a week inside select grocery stores and 2,341 ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. Fifth Third operates five main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, Investment Advisors and Fifth Third Processing Solutions. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of December 31, 2008, has $179 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $25 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at http://www.53.com. Fifth Third's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® National Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB."