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June 6, 2005 NASD OTC-BB: MRDAF
Meridian Signs Celebrity Endorsement Contract with National Hockey League Player Matt Cooke of The Vancouver Canucks
Meridian Co., Ltd. ("Meridian" or the ¡°Company¡±) (OTC BB: MRDAF) is thrilled to have Matt Cooke of the Vancouver Canucks sign on to become a celebrity spokesperson for the Company and its products. Matt Cooke will endorse Meridian by attending trade shows and seminars, signing autographs and discussing the benefits of Meridian¡¯s preventative health devices. Matt and his wife Michelle are firm believers in the technology and information provided by the Digital Pulse Analyzer and are proud to be associated with Meridian.
Matt and his wife Michelle attended the Financial Forum in early February 2005 with Meridian and were at the booth each day speaking to potential and existing shareholders and signing autographs. The event was well attended with approximately 4,000 people. Along with providing the public with a great investment opportunity, Meridian showcased its Digital Pulse Analyzer and performed arterial testing to illustrate the focal point of the Company¡¯s business.
More About: Matt Cooke
Matt Cooke played for the Windsor Spitfires and Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League from 1995-1998. He began his NHL career in 1998 and became a regular on the Vancouver Canucks lineup in 2000-2001.
Matt has become nothing short of a fan favourite in Vancouver due to his work ethic and determination on the ice. He won ¡°Unsung Hero¡± as voted by the fans for the year 2002-2003. In the biggest highlight of his hockey career Matt played a large roll in winning GOLD with Team Canada at the 2004 World Hockey Championships in Prague, Czech Republic.
Matt devotes his time and energies to such charities as Canuck Place, Children¡¯s Hospice, Children¡¯s Heart Network and United Way. Matt also holds his own golf tournament in his home town in Ontario, donating all proceeds back to minor sports development in his community.
Matt is a strong believer in taking a proactive approach to health. Even well-tuned athletes are not precluded from cardiovascular related illness. Given that Matt has a family history of cardiovascular disease, prevention and awareness are key to remaining in top form.
More About: Digital Pulse Analyzer (“DPA”)
The “DPA” accurately measures the elasticity of small and large arteries and provides health care practitioners with critical information regarding arterial aging. This FDA approved device is inexpensive, non-invasive, and can provide results in minutes. Accumulating evidence suggests that abnormalities in the pulsatile characteristics of arteries occur early in the disease process associated with increased cardiovascular risk, and can be favorably modified by therapeutic interventions.
The Company feels that use of the “DPA” can help caregivers reduce cardiovascular disease in their patient populations through early detection and prevention, and ultimately assist to decrease the associated financial costs placed on the health care industry. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in the United States with an estimated economic cost of approximately US$298 billion.
ABOUT MERIDIAN
Meridian is an established leader in the research/development, manufacturing, and sales of integrative medical diagnostic equipment. The company sells its products and equipment to a wide array of customers in the global health care industry. The company presently holds a total of 18 worldwide patents on its technology, and has received FDA, as well as other international regulatory approvals for many of its products.
Meridian is committed to the ongoing global research and advancement of integrative medical products that contribute to the better health of humanity.
For further product information please contact:
Belgium Medical Inc. - North American Distribution Office
Debbie Williams, President
1-877-738-8119
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