FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Patriot National Bank to raise funds and awareness of ALS in honor of Norwalk resident and bank director, Brian A. Fitzgerald

STAMFORD, CT (February 18, 2010). From February 22nd through March 20th, Patriot National Bank will be selling shamrocks at our 19 branches, joining the Muscular Dystrophy Association's efforts to raise funds and awareness of the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The Muscular Dystrophy Association became involved with ALS when Eleanor Gehrig, widow of Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig was looking for a way to fight this disease. For Patriot, the cause became personal when one of our Directors, Brian A. Fitzgerald was diagnosed in 2008. It is in honor of Brian that we opted to help the MDA continue with their worldwide programs of ALS research, services and information.

In addition to serving as a Patriot National Bank and Bancorp Director since 2005, Brian has dedicated himself to the community through his work and volunteer activities. From 2001-2008 he was Finance Director and Property Manager at Villa Maria Education in Stamford. Brian has volunteered for the Cranbury Community Chapel Association, the Laurel Athletic Club, the Saint Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, the Sacred Heart Academy and the Catholic Club of Fairfield County. Born and raised in Norwalk, he and his wife of forty years, Gay, currently reside there. They are parents of five children and grandparents to eight.

Patriot President and CEO, Charlie Howell has had the honor of serving with Brian on three different bank boards and shares that, "Brian has always been an outstanding Director and contributes a great deal to any organization with which he becomes associated. He is also someone who has volunteered to improve his community in many ways. Everyone here has the highest regard for him and we expect him to be a part of the Patriot family for many years to come."

Shamrocks may be purchased at any one of our 19 branches located in Southern Connecticut and New York. The MDA (www.mda.org) is the world's largest nonprofit provider of ALS services and funder of ALS research. Over the years, MDA has invested over $250 million, specifically fighting ALS. MDA operates more than 200 clinics at hospitals across the country, 36of which are ALS-specific research and care centers. The Association's unparalleled health care services, research, advocacy and education programs provide help and hope to more than 1 million Americans affected by ALS and 42 other neuromuscular diseases.

It is Patriot National Bank's mission to offer a significant community-based alternative to larger banks and to provide personalized service to consumers and local businesses. Nationally chartered in 1994, Patriot National Bank currently has nineteen full-service branches.

Patriot National Bank and the FCIAC-on the same page when it comes to
Promoting athleticism and ethics for Fairfield County students

STAMFORD, CT (February 18, 2010). Patriot National Bank is pleased to announce that we are a title sponsor for the FCIAC (Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference). The FCIAC was established in 1961 and is made up of high schools throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut. They host more than 100 combined championship/tournament games for all sports throughout the academic year. An active member of the Fairfield County community, the FCIAC also sponsors clinics, awards and development programs.

31,000 FCIAC student athletes from 19 school participate in the over 100 annual championship and tournament games sponsored by this organization. FCIAC athletes have won more state championships than schools in any other Connecticut conference.

Some of America's finest athletes including Hall of Famer Steve Young and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristine Lilly were FCIAC athletes.

Beyond athletics, participation in the FCIAC sports help teach children ethics and values, the benefits of working toward goals and the importance of teamwork. Along with the FCIAC, Patriot National Bank believes these are all lessons that will be invaluable to our children throughout their lives. For more information, log on to www.fciac.net.

It is Patriot National Bank's mission to offer a significant community-based alternative to larger banks and to provide personalized service to consumers and local businesses. Nationally chartered in 1994, Patriot National Bank currently has nineteen full-service branches.