The Foundation gives 100% of
each dollar raised directly to research initiatives, as all administrative
costs of MVRF are underwritten by the Karen and Herbert Lotman Foundation. Macular degeneration causes deterioration
of the macula , resulting in the loss of sharp, central vision.
and their business partners.

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Aside from coping with the diagnosis, those
suffering with the disease often find it difficult to get clear medical
information , as well as the necessary help and support.
Since its inception, MVRF has awarded more than $7. Attendees will obtain the latest
information on Oracle applications and database technology through
presentations and workshops facilitated by members of the IOUG, OAUG,
and Quest user groups.org

About Oracle(R) Applications Users Group (OAUG)(R)

The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) is the world's largest
knowledgebase for Oracle(R) Applications users.225.

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The event will also have educational sessions
and keynote presentations from representatives of Oracle Corp."
"Collaborate 06 will provide users with a unique opportunity to
attend a greater variety of sessions regarding customer relationship
management, integration and professional development facilitated by
industry experts," said Fred Pond, president of Quest.

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Today, SupportSight has grown into a
national program that is currently offered in 18 cities throughout the country
including Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta and Los Angeles.org) that provides valuable news,
information, clinical trial updates and tips for coping with and managing the
disease. An impaired
macula prevents a person from seeing objects straight ahead of them, such as
words on a page or the faces of loved ones. "Sharing the annual conference offers our collective membership
additional benefits such as further expanding each organization's
ability to provide educational and networking opportunities and
building bridges with Oracle. "Our
participation in the joint conference with the IOUG and OAUG also
offers attendees access to creative, new ideas on how to get the most
from software produced by Oracle, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards.

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To fill this void, the Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF), a not-
for-profit organization located in West Conshohocken, PA, was created.
"We are proud that we have been able to help thousands throughout the
country suffering with macular degeneration to lead independent and fulfilling
lives, but are especially excited about offering the SupportSight programs to
those in our own backyard," said Lotman. "This is a great opportunity for the
Oracle community to hear directly from Oracle and for the Oracle user
community to leverage their collective voice to Oracle Corp.

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The goal is to help the
thousands of Philadelphia-area residents suffering with the disease as well as
those who care about them.
For more information, visit http: //www.ioug.

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Other invited speakers include low-
vision aid experts, occupational therapists and people successfully living
with macular degeneration."

About the International Oracle (R) Users Group (IOUG)

The International Oracle Users Group (IOUG) is an independent
user-driven organization comprised of more than 15,000 Oracle database
administrators, developers, technical managers and other Oracle
professionals.

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, Macular degeneration, the
leading cause of irreversible loss of central vision in those over the age of
60, affects more than 15 million Americans. The educational seminars will be held September 24-
25 and October 1-2 at various locations to be announced in Pennsylvania and
New Jersey.
In addition to the large SupportSight educational seminars, small regional
support groups will meet on a monthly basis to tackle various topics including
"Making the Most of Your Peripheral Vision," "Practical Tips on Living with
Low Vision" and "Macular Degeneration - It Can't Be Happening to Me.

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"Our collaboration with the IOUG and Quest illustrates the
commitment within the user community to work together with other
members of the Oracle family," said Patricia Dues, president of the
OAUG. The IOUG serves its members and the broader Oracle
community by delivering the highest quality information, education ,
networking and advocacy through its Web site, its annual technical
Symposium and by channeling the voice of the customer to Oracle Corp. For more information about the IOUG,
please visit www.org , call 1.800.0517 (North America) or
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Beyond Research, SupportSight Initiative Offers Learning, Empowerment and
Hope
Aside from furthering research into this disease, MVRF programs have
helped over 10,000 patients and their loved ones across the country."
Additional SupportSight resources include: public education programs,
printed and taped literature, a toll-free line (866-4-MACULA) to answer the
questions of individuals suffering with macular degeneration and their loved
ones, as well as a website (http: //www.

About Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe and irreversible loss
of central vision in people over 60.

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International Oracle Users Group (IOUG), a leading Oracle database and
applications user group; the Oracle(R) Applications Users Group
(OAUG), the world's largest user knowledgebase for Oracle Applications
users; and the Quest International Users Group, an independent,
not-for -profit association serving PeopleSoft and JD Edwards users;
today announced an agreement for a collaborative annual user group
conference in 2006. Quest, an independent, not-for-profit association with
more than 8,000 members, focuses on the JD Edwards World and
EntepriseOne and PeopleSoft Enterprise user communities, and
membership is open to all users worldwide.4307 or email questdirect@questdirect .

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Beginning in September, SupportSight programs will be available free to
residents of the Greater Philadelphia region. The
event will be open to all Oracle, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards
applications and database users.

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Comprehensive Education and Support Program Launches
in the Greater Philadelphia Region

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.

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The Foundation's
mission is to find the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for macula vision
disease with the goal of saving sight and providing public education, advocacy
and support to those with macular degeneration.859 .

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"Collaborate 06 is a single forum allowing our members access to
the IOUG education on Oracle database technologies as well as
applications content presented by the OAUG and Quest," said Kimberly
Floss, president of the IOUG.oaug.

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"The widening scope of scientific and clinical investigation is providing
hope, where once there was none.
With the support of expert retinal specialists , SupportSight educational
seminars feature physician speakers who answer audience questions, dispel
myths and provide information about the disease as well as updates on progress
being made in research and treatment.
The new event will be called Collaborate 06: Technology and
Applications Forum for the Oracle Community and will take place April
23-27, 2006 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.org

About Quest International Users Group

Quest International Users Group is a catalyst to maximize members'
business investments through the power of its community, tools and
experiences.org

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5 million in basic
science research grants to preeminent vision scientists throughout the world
to pursue a cure for this debilitating disease. Early on,
MVRF discovered that there was a lack of awareness, understanding, education
and support around this issue and worked to fill this void through the
creation of its SupportSight program.

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Oracle Corp. on behalf of all Oracle Applications users.

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About Macula Vision Research Foundation
The Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF), a not-for-profit
organization , is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

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It has been estimated that with
seven adults turning 50 every minute, macular degeneration may become the
disease of the 21st century. The Macula Vision Research Foundation is
committed to supporting research to generate medical breakthroughs and
ultimately find a cure for macular degeneration," said Herb Lotman, co-
founder, MVRF.questdirect.

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Founded in 1998 by Main Line residents Karen and Herbert Lotman, the Macula
Vision Research Foundation's mission is to find the cause, prevention,
treatment and cure for macula vision disease with the goal of saving sight and
providing public education, advocacy and support to those with macular
degeneration .org.

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Seven small regional
support groups meet monthly and ten more are in the planning stages for the
2005-2006 year. For more
information about OAUG, visit the Web site at www. For more information visit
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MVRF also hosts a research conference every 18 months, gathering renowned
physicians and vision scientists from around the world to exchange ideas and
discuss the newest discoveries and treatments for macular degeneration. Representing more than
2,000 member companies worldwide and more than 25 percent of the
Fortune 100 companies, OAUG provides users of Oracle Applications with
education, networking , training and support via a wide range of
activities including conferences, publications, special interest
groups and online communities.

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MVRF gives 100% of each
dollar raised to research and public education, as all administrative costs of
the Foundation are underwritten by the Karen and Herbert Lotman Foundation.