New Web Site Celebrates Women's Strength

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lou K. knows how to find balance in life, whether she is instructing Fortune 500 companies, visiting children sick with cancer, trekking the Andes or taking care of her family and friends. Allison M., the only female veterinarian in her Oregon town, learned early on that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Chris E. (a.k.a. Chris Evert), world champion tennis legend, is equally as proud of the things she is involved in now as she was when she was winning Wimbledon. These women with extraordinary passion share their stories on standstrong.com, a new Web site that celebrates women's inner strength and zest for life and serves as an inspiration to others to stand strong.

The thirty-four powerful stories of accomplishment that appear on the Stand Strong site are only the beginning of a living collection. The women on the site differ in interests and professions, but they are all strong in mind, body or spirit. They are determined to take their active lifestyles with them well into their latter years. They want to run marathons at 45, hike along mountain trails at 55, travel worldwide to help the impoverished at 65, and at 70 some are beginning to write entirely new chapters in their lives.

Even some celebrities enthusiastically support the cause and are featured on the site on a first-name basis, as everyday women. Well-known personalities such as radio host and author Heloise, radio talk show psychologist and best- selling author Dr. Laura S. (Schlessinger) and tennis legend Chris Evert are cited for the contributions they have made to the many people in their lives. In fact, Chris Evert was eager to be included in this remarkable group of female role-models. She said, "I applaud StandStrong.com for celebrating the strides that we as women have made in our lives, whether on a professional, personal or physical level. Through our personal stories, we hope to encourage others to stand strong in all that they wish to achieve."

The site will be updated continually and will expand as new contributors add accounts of their experiences. Standstrong.com invites visitors to click on "Nominate a Special Woman" and submit their own story or that of a friend or relative.

When asked how she felt about being nominated for the Web site, Lou K responded, "I feel honored that my son wanted to feature my story. After reading about other women's lives on the site, I believe that the one thing we all have in common is that we care deeply about what we do -- and that is empowering."

The site's sponsor is Mission Pharmacal Company, makers of Citracal calcium citrate, a supplement that is proven to help build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis.

Mission Pharmacal Company recognizes that while physical strength can help people lead their lives, a full life also involves much passion and perseverance. Whether age 29 or 79, many women today are bursting with ambition and vivacity that allows them to get the most out of life. The company feels it is important to recognize these women for all they have accomplished.

Since the Surgeon General's warning on osteoporosis one year ago, Mission Pharmacal Company has expanded its efforts to educate consumers about actions they can take to avoid this bone-weakening disease that disproportionately affects women. The company created the Stand Strong site as a continuation of its endeavors to provide an effective framework of support for women. To learn more, log on to http://www.standstrong.com/.

About Mission Pharmacal Company

Mission Pharmacal Company, the maker of Citracal(R), is a family-owned pharmaceutical company based in San Antonio, TX. For almost sixty years, the company has been dedicated to identifying unmet health needs in the marketplace and developing innovative prescription and over-the-counter products to meet them. Currently, Mission Pharmacal Company provides physicians and consumers with pharmaceutical, nutritional and diagnostic products.