FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI ADDS TWO NEW SAILBOATS TO ITS FLEET – DONATED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND AND THE CARMAX FOUNDATION Holiday Giving Prevails, in Spite of the Slow Economy Boats christened as “Lady Teresa” and “Mustang Sally” in Traditional Christening Ceremony Coconut Grove, FL - December 17, 2008 – Shake-A-Leg Miami christened two new sailboats yesterday morning, thanks to the generous donations of Ford Motor Company Fund’s Operation Goodwill program in South Florida and The CarMax Foundation. Each sailboat is a new 2009 model Hunter 216, identically equipped with latest options, including the first spinnakers in the Shake-A-Leg Miami fleet. These day sailors will be used in Shake-A-Leg Miami’s youth and adult sailing courses; regattas and their popular corporate team-building events. The CarMax boat was christened the Lady Teresa and the Ford boat was christened Mustang Sally in a traditional christening ceremony officiated by Captain Lou Rodriguez this morning. Teresa Fowler, Regional Giving Committee Chairperson of the CarMax Florida Region and CarMax Location General Manager in Fort Lauderdale was the Godmother of Lady Teresa while Heather Strom, Zone A Manager, Ford Lincoln Mercury Sales Operation, Florida Market was the Godmother of Mustang Sally. Both Godmothers had the honor of breaking a bottle of champagne on the bow of her vessel. “The continued success of Shake-A-Leg Miami, and our ability to provide a gateway to Biscayne Bay for people of all backgrounds and abilities, depends on the generous contributions of donors like Ford Motor Company Fund and The CarMax Foundation,” said Harry R. Horgan, Co-Founder and CEO of Shake-A-Leg Miami. “With their support, we can realize our vision of reaching more kids and adults with more programs, launching boats and dreams every day.” “Ford Motor Company has been, and will continue to be a supportive corporate citizen in the community,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “We are proud to be actively committed to South Florida through the Operation Goodwill program and we are pleased to be a part of Shake-A-Leg Miami’s educational programs,” added Vella. “The CarMax Foundation is committed to funding programs that show measurable results and benefits to the community,” said Teresa Fowler, Regional Giving Committee Chairperson of the CarMax Florida Region and CarMax Location General Manager in Fort Lauderdale. “Many CarMax employees volunteer at Shake-A-Leg Miami, which has become a good team building opportunity for us.” Each boat can accommodate up to six sailors and will be adapted by Shake-A-Leg Miami to accommodate disabled sailors with their unique patented helm and crew seat design. In recognition of their donations, one will carry Ford Motor Company Fund’s logo on its sail, and the other The CarMax Foundation logo. Shake-A-Leg Miami is a public-private partnership with the City of Miami and operates as an innovative and inclusive water sports community center, specializing in working with children and adults with physical, developmental and economic challenges. Universally accessible and open to the entire community, the facility provides recreation, instruction, and educational programs, including sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling, music, arts, Biscayne Bay eco-islands, Bay clean-up, science and technology classes, and a marine trade school. It also hosts the Paralympics sailing trials. The facility is run by a small staff and hundreds of volunteers. About Shake-A-Leg Miami Shake-A-Leg Miami is one of the largest adaptive water sports facilities in the United States, integrating education, recreation, health and wellness, and workforce training serves. Shake-A-Leg Miami helps children and adults with physical, developmental and economic challenges, liberating them from the realm of imagination into the realm of experience. Our continued partnerships with the City of Miami and more than 100 community organizations, both public and private, are the ultimate confirmation of the power of unity and collaboration. For more information, visit:www.shakealegmiami.org. About Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services is committed to creating opportunities that promote corporate citizenship, philanthropy, volunteerism and cultural diversity for those who live in the communities where Ford operates. Established in 1949 and made possible by funding from Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company Fund supports initiatives and institutions that foster innovative education, auto-related safety, and American heritage and legacy. National programs include Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies, which provides high school students with academically rigorous 21st century learning experiences, and Driving Skills for Life, a teen-focused auto safety initiative. The Ford Volunteer Corps, established in 2005, continues Ford's legacy of caring worldwide. Through the Volunteer Corps, Ford employees and retirees participate in a wide range of volunteer projects in their communities. For more information on programs made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, visit www.community.ford.com. About The CarMax Foundation The CarMax Foundation’s Regional Funding Program is designed to enrich the communities where our associates live and work. The Foundation is supported by CarMax and The CarMax Foundation funding programs are made available through a percentage of CarMax, Inc.’s net income from the prior fiscal year. CarMax is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of the FORTUNE 2008 “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars and currently operates 99 used car superstores in 46 markets. CarMax provides consumers a transparent buying process based on low, no-haggle prices, a broad selection, high quality vehicles, and customer-friendly service. During the twelve months ended February 29, 2008, the company retailed 377,244 used vehicles and sold 222,406 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information on The CarMax Foundation, visit: www.carmaxcares.com. For more information about Shake-A-Leg Miami, contact: Rob Doughty Tel: 305-495-3311 rob@robdoughtycommunications.com For more information about the Ford Motor Company Fund, contact: Lina Baena Tel: 305-447-4015, ext. 3517 lina@ccomgroupinc.com For more information about The CarMax Foundation, contact: Michelle Topping, Public Affairs Coordinator Tel: 804-747-0422, ext. 4139 Michelle_topping@carmax.com