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Office Depot and Xerox Present $25,000 Grant to National Ovarian Cance
Office Depot and Xerox Present $25,000 Grant to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Gift is Presented at Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference's Closing Luncheon
Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP), one of the world's leading resellers of office products, in collaboration with Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) today presented a $25,000 grant to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The donation, which was presented during the closing "Inspirational Luncheon" of Office Depot's Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference, will support a new public awareness campaign for the Coalition. The conference, in its fifth year, took place this week at the Boca Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida.
The $25,000 grant will ensure that the National Ovarian Coalition's efforts to provide cancer awareness continue with funding for next year's campaign.
This year, the Coalition brought ovarian cancer awareness to the public with a 36-page information booklet, made possible by Office Depot and AT&T's joint donation last year.
The publication, titled "Ovarian Cancer: Quality of Life Issues," offers timely and practical information to women coping with the treatment and post-treatment of ovarian cancer. It was handed out to the more than 1,000 women in attendance at the lunch and will continue to be distributed to women and families through the Coalition's national network.
"Quality of life issues are extremely important for women faced with ovarian cancer and we believe this informational booklet will be a valuable resource for them," noted Julene Fabrizio, President of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and ovarian cancer survivor.
"We are grateful to Office Depot and Xerox Corporation for their support in assisting us with our important mission of educating women and families about ovarian cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women," said Fabrizio.
The Coalition strives to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease. Simply, their mission is to improve the overall survival rate and quality of life for women coping with the disease.
James Mueller, Chief Executive Officer representing the Coalition, accepted the donation from Mary Wong, Office Depot's Director of Community Relations and Nell Grant, Global Account General Manager, Xerox Corporation.
"Office Depot seeks to enhance quality of life in the communities in which we operate and to serve humanity by supporting organizations that make a profound difference," noted Wong. "The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is committed to doing just that, but most importantly -- saving the lives of women," said Wong.
The booklet will be dedicated in memory of Alana Long Croft, who recently passed away from ovarian cancer. Croft was the sister-in-law of Grant.
"Sadly, my life has been touched by ovarian cancer through the loss of my sister-in-law, Alana, an amazing woman, so I know first-hand how devastating this disease can be," said Grant. "One of the best ways we can all help save lives is by joining the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in educating our friends, co-workers and families about ovarian cancer."
EDITORS NOTE: The Office Depot Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference Internet Press Kit, containing background materials, press releases, digital images, biographies and more, is located at http://mediarelations.officedepot.cc/successstrategies05/.
About National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. Founded in 1995, the Coalition initiated the first toll free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive website for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org) and has built a network of 67 divisions in 36 states committed to raising awareness, providing support and raising funds to continue the cause for better educations and quality of life across the U.S. The Coalition is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
About the Conference
The Office Depot Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference was created in 2001 to provide women in business with networking opportunities, while offering programs and seminars that help them manage their businesses more successfully. The conference also spotlights national professional women's organizations and honors top women in business with Office Depot Visionary Awards and Businesswomen of the Year Awards.
Leading sponsors for the 2005 conference are Xerox; platinum sponsors are MassMutual and Hewlett Packard. Other supporting sponsors include: Acco, Bic, Canon, Energizer, International Paper, JKG Group, Microsoft, and Smead.
For a schedule of keynote speakers and panel business sessions featured and to learn more about the conference, please visit www.officedepotsuccess.com.
About Office Depot
With annual sales of more than $13 billion, Office Depot sells more office products to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Office Depot conducts business in 23 countries and employs 46,000 people worldwide. The Company operates under the Office Depot(R), Viking Office Products(R), Viking Direct(R), Guilbert(R), and Tech Depot(R) brand names.
Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel - from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. With $3.1 billion in online sales in FY'04, the Company is the world's number three Internet retailer. In North America, Office Depot has 969 retail stores in addition to a national business-to-business delivery network supported by 22 delivery centers and more than 60 local sales offices. Internationally, the Company conducts wholly-owned operations in 14 countries via 78 retail stores and 25 distribution centers, and operates 153 retail stores under joint venture and license arrangements in another seven countries.
The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com/.
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Philanthropy Writers/Business Editors
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2005--
Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP), one of the world's leading resellers of office products, in collaboration with Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) today presented a $25,000 grant to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The donation, which was presented during the closing "Inspirational Luncheon" of Office Depot's Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference, will support a new public awareness campaign for the Coalition. The conference, in its fifth year, took place this week at the Boca Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida.
The $25,000 grant will ensure that the National Ovarian Coalition's efforts to provide cancer awareness continue with funding for next year's campaign.
This year, the Coalition brought ovarian cancer awareness to the public with a 36-page information booklet, made possible by Office Depot and AT&T's joint donation last year.
The publication, titled "Ovarian Cancer: Quality of Life Issues," offers timely and practical information to women coping with the treatment and post-treatment of ovarian cancer. It was handed out to the more than 1,000 women in attendance at the lunch and will continue to be distributed to women and families through the Coalition's national network.
"Quality of life issues are extremely important for women faced with ovarian cancer and we believe this informational booklet will be a valuable resource for them," noted Julene Fabrizio, President of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and ovarian cancer survivor.
"We are grateful to Office Depot and Xerox Corporation for their support in assisting us with our important mission of educating women and families about ovarian cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women," said Fabrizio.
The Coalition strives to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease. Simply, their mission is to improve the overall survival rate and quality of life for women coping with the disease.
James Mueller, Chief Executive Officer representing the Coalition, accepted the donation from Mary Wong, Office Depot's Director of Community Relations and Nell Grant, Global Account General Manager, Xerox Corporation.
"Office Depot seeks to enhance quality of life in the communities in which we operate and to serve humanity by supporting organizations that make a profound difference," noted Wong. "The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is committed to doing just that, but most importantly -- saving the lives of women," said Wong.
The booklet will be dedicated in memory of Alana Long Croft, who recently passed away from ovarian cancer. Croft was the sister-in-law of Grant.
"Sadly, my life has been touched by ovarian cancer through the loss of my sister-in-law, Alana, an amazing woman, so I know first-hand how devastating this disease can be," said Grant. "One of the best ways we can all help save lives is by joining the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in educating our friends, co-workers and families about ovarian cancer."
EDITORS NOTE: The Office Depot Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference Internet Press Kit, containing background materials, press releases, digital images, biographies and more, is located at http://mediarelations.officedepot.cc/successstrategies05/.
About National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. Founded in 1995, the Coalition initiated the first toll free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive website for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org) and has built a network of 67 divisions in 36 states committed to raising awareness, providing support and raising funds to continue the cause for better educations and quality of life across the U.S. The Coalition is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
About the Conference
The Office Depot Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference was created in 2001 to provide women in business with networking opportunities, while offering programs and seminars that help them manage their businesses more successfully. The conference also spotlights national professional women's organizations and honors top women in business with Office Depot Visionary Awards and Businesswomen of the Year Awards.
Leading sponsors for the 2005 conference are Xerox; platinum sponsors are MassMutual and Hewlett Packard. Other supporting sponsors include: Acco, Bic, Canon, Energizer, International Paper, JKG Group, Microsoft, and Smead.
For a schedule of keynote speakers and panel business sessions featured and to learn more about the conference, please visit www.officedepotsuccess.com.
About Office Depot
With annual sales of more than $13 billion, Office Depot sells more office products to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Office Depot conducts business in 23 countries and employs 46,000 people worldwide. The Company operates under the Office Depot(R), Viking Office Products(R), Viking Direct(R), Guilbert(R), and Tech Depot(R) brand names.
Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel - from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. With $3.1 billion in online sales in FY'04, the Company is the world's number three Internet retailer. In North America, Office Depot has 969 retail stores in addition to a national business-to-business delivery network supported by 22 delivery centers and more than 60 local sales offices. Internationally, the Company conducts wholly-owned operations in 14 countries via 78 retail stores and 25 distribution centers, and operates 153 retail stores under joint venture and license arrangements in another seven countries.
The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com/.
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CONTACT: Office Depot, Inc., Delray Beach Mindy Kramer, 561-438-4276 mkramer@officedepot.com or JKG Group Lauren Garvey, 561-989-9931, ext. 101 Cell: 561-702-0178 lauren@jkggroup.com
KEYWORD: FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MEDICAL CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD RETAIL SOURCE: Office Depot, Inc.
Copyright Business Wire 2005
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