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Expert Advice on Family Volunteering

Joining Garth in spreading the word about the Angel Soft Angels in Action
program is national service learning expert Cathryn Berger Kaye.

Earning Wings From Town To Town

Angel Soft Angels in Action Days is touring the country doing volunteer
food drives and food packing parties in support of hunger -relief.

The tour will visit cities including Phoenix, Ariz.
"Northern Trust is committed to supporting quality education for public
school children in Chicago, to enable them to overcome barriers to employment
and improve their lives," said William A.

In addition, Northern Trust employees will continue volunteering in the
public schools as tutors, mentors, coaches, and guest speakers."
Northern Trust's philanthropic mission is to improve the lives of people
by providing educational opportunities, building inclusive communities and
promoting cultural outreach . As of December 31, 2004, Northern Trust had assets under
administration of $2. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an
industry leader in combining high-touch service and expertise with innovative
products and technology.
Through outstanding volunteer efforts, these employees have earned the
company's first-ever First 100 Volunteers Community Service Award and the
opportunity to direct a $100 donation from Roche to a local charity of their
choice. Roche today has more than a
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That's why the experts say start small
and keep it simple.; Minneapolis, Minn. Nominations will be divided into the following
three age groups: 8-10 years old, 11-15 years old and 16-18 years old.5 percent of its pre-tax profits to charities annually.com .

National United Way Salutes 100 Volunteers Program
Though volunteering for a nationally affiliated charity was not required ,
many Roche employees also choose to support the United Way. The program highlights Roche's longstanding commitment to corporate
citizenship, which it pursues through a multifaceted process of community
involvement, charitable contributions, collaborations and partnerships. As a supplier of products and services
for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, the Group contributes
on many fronts to improve people's health and quality of life.

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This year, Georgia-Pacific,
the makers of Angel Soft toilet paper, are again recognizing children ages
8-18 with $45,000 in cash prizes . Let your child delegate tasks to you, ask questions about how the
project is going and provide support to help your child see things through. One grand prize winner
from each age group will receive $10,000 and a trip to Florida to
participate in a parade down Walt Disney World's Main Street. The
margin of error for the nationwide survey is +/- 3% at the 95% level of
confidence.6 trillion , assets under investment management of
$572 billion., Roche is proud to announce today that 100 of its employees nationwide
are being recognized for their dedication to giving back to the community .S.

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Roche Honors 100 Employees Nationwide for Exemplary Community Service as Part of its U.S. Centennial Celebration

S. Roche is one of the world's leaders in
diagnostics , the leading supplier of pharmaceuticals for cancer, as well as a
leader in virology and transplantation .

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When they pledge, they'll automatically be entered
for the chance to win $5,000 from the makers of Angel Soft toilet paper
which they can then spend, share or donate -- the decision is up to the
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nominations must be postmarked by August 15, 2005.
Additionally , five finalists in each age group will receive $1,000."
Northern Trust's broad philanthropic vision focuses its Chicago
educational grants and volunteer programs in three areas:

-- Literacy and before- or after-school programs. Northern Trust will
gift funds to assist with start up or remodelling costs; address
critical operating challenges such as obtaining back offices services,
financing the facilities and developing boards of trustees; improve
Charter School quality controls by overseeing and screening Charter
school applicants; provide scholarships and mini grants for students,
teachers and principals; assist in finding and developing leaders for
Charter public schools; and work with other foundations to pool sources
of funding.S.

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"I've discovered kids have
tremendous compassion and desire to be of service.

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"In true Roche spirit our employees have demonstrated great dedication to
philanthropy and the importance of giving back to the community," said George
Abercrombie, president and CEO, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
"I'm honored to be recognized, but what I appreciate most from Roche is
the flexibility and support to be able to contribute to my community ," said
award recipient Kathleen McGlory, training and education manager in the
Pharmaceutical Development and Medical Science Management Department, and an
employee at Roche for 39 years.S. Roche has alliances and research
and development agreements with numerous partners, including majority
ownership interests in Genentech and Chugai.

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Jennie Garth, star of the WB's "What I Like
About You," is championing a new cause -- encouraging families to make
volunteering a priority. Designate time on your calendar as "family service time"
and let your child lead the way in picking projects or causes that interest
them. "We will support traditional and
independent public schools that provide a variety of educational options for
our children.northerntrust.

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In addition , children who volunteer are twice as likely to grow up
to become adults who volunteer. With 2004 annual sales of $20 billion, the company
employs approximately 55,000 people at more than 300 locations in North
America and Europe. Osborn, Northern Trust Corporation
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ."
Volunteer efforts among Nutley employees range from mentoring minority and
disadvantaged students to helping raise funds for senior housing. Its core businesses
are pharmaceuticals and diagnostics . sites located in California, Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey and
South Carolina, as well as in Puerto Rico.roche.

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Sometimes they just
need an adult to help support them in turning their ideas into action .
-- Participate.; Detroit,
Mich. To
nominate an angel in your area, obtain details on pledge enrollment, find
helpful volunteer resources or access motivational tools and community
service tips from Kaye, visit www.

About Georgia-Pacific

Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading
manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, building products
and related chemicals. The margin of error for each Chicago survey is +/- 7% at the
95% level of confidence., On its 100th year anniversary in the
U. Almost half of the award recipients are employed by the Roche Nutley,
N. "We're proud to
recognize these winners, reward them for their hard work and continue to
support their efforts with a donation to the charity of their choice."

Roche Celebrates its Centennial
The First 100 Volunteers Community Service Award program is one of several
activities planned to celebrate Roche's 100th anniversary in the United
States .
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Young Angels Honored

For the past six years, the Angel Soft Angels in Action program has honored
children for their exemplary acts of service.angelsoft . According to a new survey of parents in
major cities across the U. In response to Mayor Daley's Renaissance 2010
School program, which seeks to replace underenrolled and
underperforming schools with new schools, Northern Trust is providing
financial assistance to New Schools for Chicago.S. As one
of the first companies in the U.

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She is
author of "The Complete Guide to Service Learning. At these
events, families can participate in a meaningful project and also take the
Angel Soft Million Family Service Pledge by signing the giant Angel Soft
pledge wall exhibit . The makers of Angel Soft will also contribute $5,000 to a
nonprofit charity or service organization of the winner's choice. Nominators must submit an essay of
200 words or less on the nominee's service accomplishments. NUTLEY, N. All full-time and part-time regular employees at all Roche
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These links provide access to the most useful general web sites for effective volunteerism and volunteer development and management.

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With nearly half of
today's labor force living in a dual earner household, it is not surprising
parents have limited time to give. "For decades the company has
generously given its financial support to assist our students and their
families, and Northern employees have been equally generous with their time
and talent. "Further, we appreciate the efforts of United Way partner companies
like Roche who recognize and encourage their employees' volunteer efforts and
we extend our warm congratulations to Roche in celebration of its 100th year
of service in the U.

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"The list of ways we can turn our talents and interests into fun projects
that benefit others is endless ," Garth says.

Northern Trust Grants Record $3 Million to Help Chicago Public School Children

Largest Gift in Company History

CHICAGO, Representing the largest gift in
its more than 115-year history, The Northern Trust Corporation announced that
its corporate philanthropy program is granting $3 million to support Chicago
Public School children over the next five years.S. Pharmaceuticals headquarters, while others
honored are based at Roche sites across the country.
"The United Way of America salutes each one of Roche's First 100 Volunteer
award winners who clearly understand the value of giving back to their
communities," said Brian Gallagher , President and CEO of United Way of
America.

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Create a list of your child's hobbies or interests and
talk about ways to use those skills to help others. site, the company's U. She also volunteers as a recreation counselor for children
at the Jersey Battered Women's Shelter.us)

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This tour will be a series of free family volunteering
events that show families how easy and exciting volunteering together can
be.; Chicago, Ill.
The company's record financial commitment underscores its deep roots in the
Chicago community and concern for our children," said Arne Duncan, Chief
Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools. During the past five years, Northern Trust has
made cash contributions of more than $55 million to community service
organizations globally. states and has international offices in six
countries. Through the Parsippany Crisis Response Team,
McGlory educates victims of domestic violence about options and the resources
available to them.

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Everyone who takes the pledge has the
chance to win a $5,000 cash prize and $5,000 to put toward a charity of
choice.

Making The Most of Family Time

Youth volunteerism is important in helping kids grow up to be responsible
adults."

Kaye suggests these tips to help families roll-up their sleeves and work
together for a good cause:

-- Pick a Passion.
-- Plan Time. Its familiar consumer tissue brands include Quilted
Northern, Angel Soft, Brawny, Sparkle, Soft 'n Gentle,
all members of the CyberPulse Advisory Panel. The funds will be directed to
education projects currently underway, the Adopt-a -School Program, and to the
New Schools Chicago effort to help plan, develop and sponsor Charter or
Contract Schools in support of Mayor Daley's Renaissance 2010 Neighborhood
Schools Program. "When I'm meeting with these victims,
I am most proud of helping them take the first step and offering them hope and
help to understand their options. sites were invited to apply for the award.S. Roche 's
Diagnostics Division supplies a wide array of innovative testing products and
services to researchers , physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories
world-wide.

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; Portland, Ore. The Advisory Panel has
been carefully selected to closely match US population demographics. In addition, Northern Trust strives to donate nearly
1. operations celebrate their American Centennial in 2005.

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hundreds of Chicago employees donated their time and talent to Chicago Public
Schools.

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Details on the awards, the tour and the
pledge can be found at www.S., the majority(1) of families (84 percent ) said
they consider volunteering an important part of family life, yet they
struggle to find the time (55 percent) and don't have enough resources and
information on volunteer opportunities (38 percent).; San Francisco and
Los Angeles, Calif. Nominators
must be 18 years or older.com.

-- Support small schools. Northern Trust will provide financial
support and volunteers to help each school achieve its goals.
"We are proud to have Northern Trust as a Chicago Public Schools partner."
Further, through such Roche employee programs as Dinners-to-Go, McGlory
says she is able to balance her volunteer work with family responsibilities by
bringing home a ready-made dinner she orders from the company cafeteria.S.
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offers a portfolio of leading medicines in therapeutic areas including cancer,
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, transplantation , dermatology and influenza.

This category is devoted to resources for volunteers and volunteer management - the knowledge, skill, and resources that make up the profession of volunteer program management.

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Garth, a mother of two, is the new spokesperson for the Angel Soft
Angels in Action program and is leading the Angel Soft Million Family
Service Pledge, an effort asking families to pledge one hour each month
to volunteer together as a family. Northern Trust will "adopt" at least two
schools in our service areas. For more information, visit
http://www. Volunteers
also give their time to counsel victims of domestic abuse and provide
emergency medical care. Roche employs
roughly 65,000 people in 150 countries, including approximately 15,000 in the
United States.

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Do You Know An Angel Who Deserves to Be Honored?

The Angel Soft Angels in Action program honors children ages 8-18 for
exemplary community service efforts. Northern Trust will
give preference to programs that support Chicago Public School children
by reinforcing the schools' commitment to literacy and/or explore ways
to expand instructional opportunities beyond the regular school day,
such as before- or after-school programs, summer programs, parental
involvement, and tutoring.
(Photo: http://www. to initiate a Corporate Giving Program,
Roche believes social responsibility is a key strategic component of exemplary
business practice.

About Roche -- More Than a Century in the U.

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PRESS RELEASE Actress Jennie Garth Urges One Million Families to Volunteer

Garth was at the Manhattan Children's Museum in New York City today to
launch the 12-city tour about volunteerism sponsored by the makers of Angel
Soft toilet paper. Demonstrate your support by joining in the project
planning.

-- Adopt -A-School Program.

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of
investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking
solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide.J.S. In
another milestone this year, Roche was named in January to Fortune magazine's
list of Best Companies to Work For in America.

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Northern Trust, a multibank holding company based in Chicago, has a growing
network of 83 offices in 17 U.newscom. and the World
Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is one of
the world's leading innovation-driven healthcare groups.

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