COOK FOR THE CURE® COOKING CLASSES AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS OFFERED AT THE ART INSTITUTES

KitchenAid continues to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation with cooking class fundraisers

Pittsburgh (May 8, 2006) - Cook for the Cure®, a philanthropic partnership between KitchenAid® Home Appliances and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, continues to mobilize support for the fight against breast cancer by tapping into a passion shared by millions of Americans: cooking and great food. This spring, in celebration of Mother's Day, KitchenAid has again partnered with The Art Institutes to offer a series of Cook for the Cure fundraisers.

During the month of May, The Art Institutes will offer cooking classes and other culinary fundraising events at eight of The Art Institutes campuses to raise money for this cause. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a class taught by renowned culinary instructors from The Art Institutes. Classes will feature multiple courses and dinner. Tickets are $75 per person with a "Bring Your Mother" special of two tickets for $100. All proceeds benefit the Komen Foundation. For details visit www.artinstitutes.edu/cookforthecure.

Participating Art Institutes locations include, The Art Institute of Atlanta, The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, The Art Institute of California - Orange County, The Art Institute of Charlotte, The Art Institute of Colorado, The Art Institutes International Minnesota, The Art Institute of Phoenix and The Art Institute of Washington.

Cook for the Cure® was launched in 2001 to give those with a culinary passion a way to support the fight against breast cancer. The initiative raises funds and awareness by reaching out to consumers in a variety of ways, including chef events, auctions, a host-your-own Home Dinner Party initiative and donation-with-purchase programs, which include the pink products in the Cook for the Cure® Collection.

To date, Cook for the Cure® presented by KitchenAid has raised over $3 million.

Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. From countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars, KitchenAid now offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit www.KitchenAid.com.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Through fiscal year 2005, the Komen Foundation, together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, has invested $630 million in breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.

For questions about breast health or breast cancer, visit the Komen Foundation's Web site at www.komen.org or call the Komen Foundation's National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline at 1.800.I'M AWARE® (1.800.462.9273).

The Art Institutes with 32 education institutions located throughout North America, provide an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

*Based on a September 2005 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals when asked about refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens, electric mixers, blenders, food processors and toasters.

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