Cardinal Bank Charity Classic Raises over $250,000 for Local Charities

TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) announced today that its annual Charity Classic has raised over $250,000, bringing the nine-year fundraising total to more than $2,285,000. The funds raised from the 2011 tournament will be used to continue Cardinal’s partnership with the Inova Kellar Center, while also supporting other community outreach programs and organizations through the Cardinal Bank Community Fund.

“The Cardinal Classic represents one of the many ways in which Cardinal Bank gives back to our communities”

“The Cardinal Classic represents one of the many ways in which Cardinal Bank gives back to our communities,” said Kevin Reynolds. “Even during challenging economic times, this annual event continues to be strongly supported by our clients, business partners and community friends. We are truly making a tangible and positive impact in the lives of families served by the Inova Kellar Center, and the charitable organizations supported through the Cardinal Bank Community Fund,” Reynolds continued.

Collectively, over 1,000 volunteers, donors and business partners participated in the annual event, reflecting the Classic’s long-standing commitment to helping build healthy communities where we live and work. Held at the Country Club of Fairfax, the tournament drew more than 250 golf and tennis players, including Honorary Chairman Sid Dewberry, Founder and Chairman of Dewberry, an 1800+ person, award-winning professional services firm that provides architecture, engineering, and management and consulting services, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.

“Cardinal Bank and Inova Kellar Center are a classic example of the benefits that can be achieved through a public-private partnership that work together to improve the lives of children and their families in our community,” said Rick Leichtweis, Ph.D., Executive Director of Inova Kellar Center. “Because of Cardinal Bank’s on-going support, we have expanded our service capabilities to accommodate the growing demand in our community and to ensure services to those without the necessary resources. We are deeply grateful for Cardinal Bank’s continued support under the leadership of Kevin Reynolds in helping us provide services to children and families in need.”

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 27 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, please visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.

Inova Kellar Center is celebrating 20 years as a not-for-profit, comprehensive mental health/substance use disorder and Special Education School in Fairfax, Virginia, treating children, adolescents and their families. Inova Kellar Center is recognized throughout the Commonwealth as the “provider of choice” and has improved the lives of thousands of children and families through our integrated system of evaluation, treatment and continuing care. The Kellar School, of Inova Kellar Center, is a fully licensed and accredited therapeutic day school offering structured, individualized educational programs to students in grades 3-12 with emotional, learning and/or behavioral issues that interfere with their ability to learn. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.inova.org/kellar, or call 703.218.8511.

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