The fifth annual EagleBank Foundation Fight Breast Cancer Golf Classic raised over $250,000. The following local hospitals and organizations were the primary beneficiaries: Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Montgomery County, MD, and The George Washington University Cancer Institute, Providence Hospital and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Other beneficiaries were the Primary Care Coalition and the Wellness Center in Montgomery County. The tournament was held on October 12, 2009, at the Woodmont Country Club. Hospital representatives were present at the event to accept their donation checks.

"We are again proud of our efforts to raise funds to help fight the devastating effects that breast cancer has on all who are touched by it," commented Donald R. Rogers (of Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.), a director of EagleBank and the Chairman of the EagleBank Foundation. "Because of the tremendous generosity of our sponsors, players, contributors and volunteers, we are proud to provide this much-needed funding for breast cancer programs and services at these well-deserving local hospitals and organizations. It is unbelievable that we "over-sold" this event during these very challenging economic times. This is a testament to the passion and hard work of our Committee members and everyone else involved in organizing this event. It was truly an honor working with so many wonderful, dedicated people with the same commitment and focus," he concluded.

"As a local community business bank, this annual event brings us in contact with many others who share our commitment to the community," commented EagleBank's Chairman and CEO Ronald D. Paul. "We could not do it alone. Working with employees, board members and their spouses, vendors and suppliers, the hospitals, and our generous sponsors, donors and players, we successfully raised over $250,000, despite these very difficult and uncertain financial times. We're proud of these efforts and sincerely thank everyone involved. We look forward to next year and another chance to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer."

ABOUT EAGLE BANCORP, INC. AND EAGLEBANK

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for EagleBank, which commenced operations in 1998. The Bank is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and conducts full service banking services through fourteen offices, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. The Company focuses on building relationships with businesses, professionals and individuals in its marketplace.

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