FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 30, 2012) – PNC Bank, a division of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announces the second in a series of three “Women in Power” Luncheons to benefit the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter. Headlining the luncheon to be held on February 10^th will be award-winning Journalist Laura Ling.

Laura Ling is the host and reporter of E! Investigates, a documentary series on the E! Network that explores such topics as teen suicide and the challenges faced by military spouses.  She previously worked as a correspondent for Current TV reporting from various countries on issues including slave labor in the Amazon, the drug war in Mexico, Internet censorship in China and women’s rights in Turkey.  Ms. Ling and her colleague, Euna Lee, were imprisoned in North Korea for 140 days in 2009 before being granted a special pardon and returning to the United States via former President Bill Clinton.

“We are so pleased to have such a prominent journalist for PNC’s ‘Women in Power’ series" said Craig Grant, Regional President, PNC Bank.  “Ms. Ling’s topic, ‘Journey of Hope,’ will no doubt be a fascinating look at her experiences throughout the world.”

The luncheon will be held at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s Marks Gallery, located at One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon commences at noon.

Reservations for the luncheon are $50 and can be made by calling The American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter at 954-797-3807.