Technology Industry Foundation and 3Com Corp. Make Donation to Cystic Fibrosis Research.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 1998--The SemiCycle Foundation, an Austin, Texas-based not-for-profit organization established to collect and recycle plastic packaging materials used in technology manufacturing, made a donation of $10,000 to Cystic Fibrosis cystic fibrosis (sĭs`tĭk fībrō`sĭs), inherited disorder of the exocrine glands (see gland), affecting children and young people; median survival is 25 years in females and 30 years in males. Research Inc. (CFRI CFRI Child & Family Research Institute (Vancouver, BC Canada) ), a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to funding CF research and sponsoring educational and support programs for those affected by the disease. The proceeds will be used to help support CFRI's ongoing programs. 3Com Corporation, a leading Bay Area employer and global supplier of data, voice and video communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. solutions, represented local technology manufacturers whose recycling programs support this donation and donations made throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The check presentation took place July 9 at the Cystic Fibrosis Research offices, 560 San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. Road, Palo Alto. The donation was made by Schenae' Rourk, western regional manager of The SemiCycle Foundation, and Larry Nunes, director of production of 3Com. The check was accepted by 21-month-old Tyler Heavner, and 7-year-old Devin Flynn, both cystic fibrosis patients, on behalf of Ann Robinson
Ann Robinson (born May 1, 1935) is an American actress. Robinson was born in Hollywood, California to a bank employee father. , executive director, and Kathleen Flynn, president of CFRI. "It is extremely rewarding to know that the recycling efforts of our California donors not only divert solid waste from area landfills," said Rourk, "but also provide funding critical to combating this genetic disease." About Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc. (CFRI) Founded in 1975, Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of children and adults with cystic fibrosis by funding and sponsoring lifesaving research and educational programs. CFRI funds scientific research at major research and medical centers, recruits research participants for clinical studies at Stanford, UCFS UCFS United Community & Family Services (Connecticut) and other Bay Area CF centers, provides education for patients and their families, and hosts an annual conference for CF adults, families of CF children, support providers, physicians and scientists. About 3Com Corporation 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to stay more connected by communicating and sharing information and resources anytime, anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , 3Com has delivered networking solutions to nearly 200 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprise, small and medium enterprise, carriers and network service providers, and consumers comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. About The SemiCycle Foundation The SemiCycle Foundation (www.semicycle.org), founded in 1995, is a tax -exempt organization established and operated to collect and recycle packaging materials used in the surface mount technology, electronics and semiconductor industries. Net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). from the Foundation's activities are used to fund charitable causes selected in cooperation with the Foundation's recycling partners. Donations are made to social, medical, and environmental organizations. To date The SemiCycle Foundation has been responsible for diverting more than 6.5 million pounds, or almost 600,000 cubic feet, of plastics from U.S. landfills.
CONTACT: The SemiCycle Foundation
Tim Jarvis, 512/339-4229
tim_jarvis@semicycle.org
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Davidson Public Relations
Roger Binkley, 512/473-2962
roger@davidsonpr.com
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3Com Corporation
Donna Heavner, 408/326-6812
donna_heavner@3com.com
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Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc.
Ann Robinson, 650/856-0546
FAX: 650/856-0554
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