The Garden City Group, Inc. Makes a Donation in Memory of Co-Founder G. Peter Buchband to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- On December 20, 2005, The Garden City Group, Inc. (GCG) and its associates presented a contribution in the amount of $49,010.50 to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). The MMRF is a non-profit organization with the unique mission of accelerating the search for a cure for multiple myeloma, the second most common hematologic (blood) cancer. E[acute accent]Peter Buchband, co-founder and president emeritus of GCG lost his battle with multiple myeloma in August 2005. E[acute accent]"Peter felt strongly that the MMRF is a valuable and supportive organization, dedicated to finding a cure for multiple myeloma," said GCG President David Isaac. "We are very pleased to have donated this money in Peter's memory. Our employees' efforts have enabled us to support the MMRF in its search for a cure for this painful and debilitating disease." E[acute accent]The funds were raised through a variety of situations. GCG associates across the country participated in fundraisers such as bake sales, jeans days, GCG shirt sales, and various functions sponsored by the company's associates. These donations were matched dollar for dollar by GCG. E[acute accent]"The MMRF is very grateful to GCG and its employees for their generous donation. We are creating a research grant in Peter Buchband's name, which will further support our research efforts," said Scott Santarella, executive director & chief administration officer of the MMRF. E[acute accent]The Garden City Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Crawford & Company, administers class action settlements, designs legal notice programs, manages Chapter 11 administrations, and provides expert consultation services. Its web address is www.gardencitygroup.com. E[acute accent]Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 offices in 63 countries. Major service lines include workers' compensation claims administration and healthcare management services, property and casualty claims management, and risk management information services. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.