Thursday, September 01, 2005

Abbott Statement on Contributions to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

PRESS RELEASE

Abbott Statement on Contributions to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts: "Abbott Pledges Donation of $4 Million in Funds and Nutritional, Medical Products ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to widespread damage throughout the Gulf Coast caused by the catastrophic hurricane Katrina, Abbott has pledged $2 million in cash donations and an initial $2 million in nutritional and medical products to help victims of this disaster. The nutritional products, which are already being distributed to those in need, were rapidly shipped to affected areas in response to initial requests from aid organizations yesterday soon after the disaster struck."

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