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California Receives $220,000 in HopeLine(SM) Program
Grants and 1,540 Phones with Airtime

Verizon Wireless continued its long-standing commitment to
domestic violence prevention by awarding nearly $420,000 in HopeLine
program grants, and 2,200 wireless phones with airtime to agencies
addressing domestic violence in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon , Utah, Washington and
Wyoming. With
headquarters in Bedminster, N.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

About HopeLine

Verizon Wireless encourages customers who are upgrading their
wireless phone to participate in its exclusive HopeLine phone
recycling program. He is
also a leader of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and a
recent appointee to Cardinal Health's Corporate Diversity and Inclusion
Council.

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"Studies have indicated that nearly one-third of all women will be
physically abused by a husband or boyfriend during their lifetime,"
said Marni Walden , regional president, Verizon Wireless.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture
of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD)(LSE:VOD). AALDEF litigates cases that have broad impact on
Asian American communities, educates Asian Americans about their legal rights,
trains students for careers in public interest law, and shapes public policies
to ensure the equal participation of Asian Americans in our democracy. More
information about the company may be found at http://www.

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In addition , Verizon Wireless partnered with the mayor of San
Francisco and the district attorney of Riverside County, presenting
$175,000 in grants from the Verizon Foundation to increase local
services for victims of abuse.
Find more information on the Web at www. To
receive broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of
Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library at www.
Fong has been previously recognized for his efforts by the Asian American
Bar Association of New York, the Asian American Bar Association of the San
Francisco Bay Area, and the Organization of Chinese Americans.

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For more information about
Verizon Wireless ' domestic violence awareness efforts, visit
www. Donations are
accepted at all 1,200-plus Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
across the country.
"Ivan is a seasoned leader with uncompromising standards and we are proud
to have him as part of Cardinal Health's management team," said Robert D. 16 on the Fortune
500, Cardinal Health employs more than 55,000 people on six continents.

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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable
wireless network, serving 43. In 2004, the foundation awarded more than 26,000
grants totaling more than $70 million to charitable and nonprofit
agencies that focus on improving basic and computer literacy ,
enriching communities through technology, and creating a skilled work
force.
Walter, chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health.

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Verizon Wireless Provides More Than $1 Million in Support to Domestic Violence Prevention Agencies in 12 Western States

For additional information, customers can also
visit www.verizonwireless. Cardinal Health's diversity and inclusion strategy involves several
key initiatives, including a supplier diversity program, recruitment and
training programs , employee mentoring, and diversity and inclusion awareness.

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Phone and accessory donations for HopeLine are accepted at all
Verizon Wireless Communications stores.

Each local YWCA is an autonomous community -based non-governmental organization.

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verizonwireless. Fong Receives Justice in Action Award for Advancing Social Justice and
Equality

DUBLIN, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc.

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We're grateful that our technology and
resources can help them make a difference. Since 1974, AALDEF has honored exceptional individuals who have
paved the way for racial justice and equality .

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Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program is a multi-faceted initiative
that involves raising awareness and aiding in the prevention of
domestic violence through monetary grants, product and service
donations , education and partnerships with non-profit organizations. For more information on the foundation, visit
www."

About the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Founded in 1974 , the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a
New York-based organization that promotes and protects the civil rights of
Asian Americans nationwide.

About Cardinal Health
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc.

The Young Women's Christian Association reaches out to meet the needs of women and girls wherever they are.

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Its cornerstone is the HopeLine phone -recycling program, which
collects and distributes refurbished wireless phones or funds to
domestic violence advocacy organizations.com.

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Through its diverse offering, Cardinal
Health delivers integrated health-care solutions that help customers reduce
their costs, improve efficiency and deliver better care to patients.

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"Verizon
Wireless is committed to assisting our partners, and others in our
communities , as they work to prevent domestic violence and help
survivors rebuild their lives. The company collected more
than 750,000 used wireless phones for recycling in 2004.
Fong has advanced these ideals as an advocate of pro bono work,
particularly among in-house corporate counsel, and as one of the few Asian
Americans who are the chief legal officers of Fortune 500 companies.

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The foundation uses its resources in the United States and
abroad to develop partnerships in technology and connect them with
organizations serving the needs of diverse communities, people with
disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and the economically and
socially disadvantaged. The foundation also supports Verizon
Volunteers, an incentive program that last year encouraged Verizon
employees to volunteer 528,000 hours in their communities and provided
$37. (NYSE: CAH) is a $75
billion, global company serving the health-care industry with a broad
portfolio of products and services. Ranked No.

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The
company manufactures, packages and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical
supplies, offers a range of clinical services and develops automation products
that improve the management and delivery of supplies and medication for
hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies .

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8 million voice and data customers.com/hopeline

About Verizon Foundation

The Verizon Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Verizon
Communications.6 million in combined contributions to charitable and nonprofit
organizations.verizon.

As a non-profit membership association, each YWCA is run by and for women of the community and their families.

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Verizon Wireless also launched comprehensive domestic violence
prevention partnerships in 2004 with the governor of Colorado; mayors
of Los Angeles , Seattle, and Portland; attorney general of Utah; city
attorneys of Los Angeles and San Diego; and , Phoenix Walk To End
Domestic Violence.

Cardinal Health Chief Legal Officer Named One of the Most Influential Asian American Lawyers

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Each HopeLine wireless phone includes 1 year of prepaid
airtime , for a total in-kind value of $660,000.

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Presented tonight at AALDEF's annual Lunar New Year Gala in New York, Fong
will receive the Justice in Action award, the organization's highest
recognition.

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Philanthropy Writers/Business Editors/Telecommunications Writers

IRVINE , Calif. The national HopeLine program distributes
previously owned wireless phones to victims of domestic violence,
supports non-profit domestic violence advocacy groups and provides an
environmentally safe method of recycling phones.
(NYSE: CAH), the leading provider of products and services supporting the
health-care industry, announced today that Ivan K. AALDEF
is a founding member of the Public Interest Law Center in TriBeCa, which
includes the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Puerto Rican
Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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Fong, the company's
executive vice president and chief legal officer, will be honored by the Asian
American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF ) for his contributions to
promoting social justice and diversity and for outstanding personal and
professional achievements as one of the most influential Asian American
lawyers in the United States. "As a
company, Cardinal Health shares Ivan's vision through the longstanding support
we have provided in our communities and by fostering diversity and inclusion
within our workforce and among our suppliers.

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HopeLine grants awarded in 2004 supported a variety of domestic
violence prevention and awareness organizations in California
including: Barbara Sinatra's Children Center , Casa de Amparo, Human
Options, Jenesse Center, Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against
Women , Statewide California Coalition for Battered Women, Su Casa
Family Crisis and Support Center and many others.cardinalhealth.

Local YWCAs are affiliated to the national YWCA of their country.

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