STAMFORD Conn July 22 2008 – Jenny McCarthy and Generation Rescue will take their fight against Autism to a WWE ring during Saturday Night’s Main Event® on August 2 2008 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

The campaign to support Generation Rescue is already in full swing at WWE.com and can be found at http://www.wwe.com/shows/snme/generationrescuesnme/

“Many of our viewers have children or friends who are affected by autism and the WWE is committed to helping fund programs for families in need and advancing research that will help this generation of children ” said WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

“I love the WWE and when Vince McMahon called me and said he wanted to join the fight and help families suffering with autism I was really excited ” said actress and best-selling author Jenny McCarthy.  “Who better to have on your side in a fight than WWE?”

Generation Rescue is a parent-founded parent-led organization of more than 450 mentor families and leading researchers and clinicians from around the globe. Generation Rescue’s mission is to continue to discover and share the truth with families about the potential cause of their child’s neurological disorders so they can focus on effective treatments.  Additional information about Generation Rescue can be found at www.generationrescue.org.

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