ADVISORY/Rose Bowl Rivals to Visit Children With Cancer; City of Hope Holiday Trip Showcases Best Qualities of Collegiate Athletics.

Sports/Calendar Editors

ADVISORY...for Sunday (Dec. 29)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:  Rose Bowl rivals, the Washington State Cougars and Oklahoma
       Sooners, will demonstrate the best of collegiate athletic
       spirit by taking time out from their hectic schedules to visit
       pediatric patients at City of Hope Cancer Center.  Players and
       coaches will sign autographs, hand out memorabilia and pose for
       photos with young fans. Joining the teams will be Rose Queen
       Alexandra Wucetich, her Royal Court and several costumed
       characters, to bring the joy of the season to children confined
       to the hospital over the holidays.

WHEN:  Sunday, December 29, 2002
       9 - 10 a.m.                 Oklahoma Sooners visit
       10 - 11:30 a.m.             Fun activities, costumed characters
       11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.     Washington State Cougars visit

WHERE: City of Hope Cancer Center
       1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, Calif.
       MEDIA ESCORTS AVAILABLE AT MAIN ENTRANCE SECURITY

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

       --  Two of the nation's top college football teams and coaches
           donating their time and talent to encourage children who
           are battling cancer.

       --  Rose Queen Alexandra Wucetich and costumed characters
           bringing joy to children who are confined to the hospital
           over the holidays.