UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., July 12, 2006 - Twenty-three teams are scheduled to compete in the Fourth Annual "Penn State Football Lift For Life" Challenge on Friday, July 14. The event will take place from 2-7 p.m. in Holuba Hall adjacent to the Lasch Football Building and the public is invited to attend.

Founded by Penn State Football teammates in 2003, "Lift For Life" continues to build awareness and raise donations for the Kidney Cancer Association. The first three Lift For Life events have raised more than $80,000 for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney cancer.

Ninety-two Nittany Lion football players, including senior co-captains Levi Brown (Norfolk, Va.) and Paul Posluszny (Aliquippa), are scheduled to compete. Among the other players planning to compete are seniors Jay Alford (Orange, N.J.), Tony Hunt (Alexandria, Va.) and Tim Shaw (Livonia, Mich.), juniors Dan Connor (Wallingford) and Anthony Morelli (Pittsburgh) and sophomores Jordan Norwood (State College) and Derrick Williams (Greenbelt, Md.).

A complete listing of the team rosters and their start times will be available at www.psuliftforlife.org prior to the start of the competition.

Penn State football fans can share in the "Lift For Life" excitement with the launch of interactive media now available at www.psuliftforlife.org. Fans can enter the Fantasy Competition by selecting their own team to see how their talent evaluation skills compare to others and discuss their strategy on the discussion board. They can also vote for their favorite team in the "Lift For Life poll" and shop the new online store that features "Lift For Life" apparel and memorabilia.

"Penn State Football Lift For Life" is a strength and conditioning competition during which the squad breaks into teams of four and competes in a series of 11 challenges. The events range from more traditional exercises like bench press to more extreme challenges like the 200-lb. plate carry and giant tire flip.

Friday's event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 per person or $25 per family. Fans will have a chance to meet and get autographs from current and former members of the Penn State Football team.

For more information about the "Penn State Football Lift For Life," or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.psuliftforlife.org or contact Deloris Brobeck at 814-865-1946 during business hours.