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Beirut-Lebanon, December 11, 2009 --- For the third consecutive year, Renno & Associates, the leading regional public relations and communications agency, participated in the BLOM Beirut Marathon 2009, thereby reiterating its commitment of promoting sporting activities in the region. Taking the challenge to greater heights this year, the agency participated through its co-founder and Country Manager, Dania Nasser Renno, in the 42.2 km run across the city of Beirut.

As a public relations agency, which has been involved in various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives since its founding 10 years ago, has actively participated in previous Beirut Marathons and other sports initiatives over the past few years.

The BLOM Beirut Marathon 2009 comprised of four separate races held on the same day which included the 5 km Mini Marathon, 10km Hospitality Relay, 10km Fun Run and the 42.2 km full Marathon. Participation was open to all athletes of Lebanese and foreign origin.

Successfully crossing the finishing line for the 42.2 km course in 4.35 hours and ranking 4^th in her age category, Dania Nasser Renno commented on this major feat by saying, "Considering this was my first 42.2km marathon, my aim was to complete the race till the end and cross the finish line for the sake of all the peace initiatives and social justices that the Marathon have promoted over the years."

She added, "Such race requires a high level of endurance and I am pleased to realize this dream of completing the 42.2km Marathon, after all the rigorous training that I have gone through with my running partners over the past three months. I have participated in the past in half marathons and 10km runs, but the mere fact that I was able to complete the whole Marathon was a challenge that I have successfully overcome."

Commenting on the company's participation in the Beirut Marathon through its rising athlete and co-founder, Dania Nasser Renno, the CEO of Renno Communications Group and Managing Director of Renno & Associates, Samer M. Renno, said, "At Renno & Associates, we take great pride in our commitment to our society and thrive to represent our clients in the top professional manner that is on par with our counterparts in the US and Europe. Our commitment to CSR initiatives is clearly evident in our endless drive to promote various community-focused initiatives to our clients."

He added, "It is essential that we not only take from society but more importantly to give back in a selfless manner that will contribute in the long run toward the development and prosperity of the community. I want to applaud Dania for her endurance in not only participating in the race but in crossing the finishing line. I also want to congratulate Ms. May El Khalil, founder of Beirut Marathon Association, for a remarkable and successful event that has become the talk of the town and an anticipated event on the calendar of all the people in Lebanon and abroad."