Also
for the first time, Canadian residents will be eligible to enter.
"We are pleased to be involved with the MS Leaders of Hope awards
again and look forward to recognizing some exceptional individuals
later this year . "Our Motto at MSWorld
is Wellness is a State of Mind.kohlscorporation.

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msleadersofhope.com .

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As a global leader in the
development, manufacturing, and commercialization of novel therapies,
Biogen Idec transforms scientific discoveries into advances in human
healthcare. Elan shares trade on
the New York, London and Dublin Stock Exchanges.
The Kohl's survey, executed by Impulse Research , analyzed information
obtained from adults who were youth volunteers and identified similar
attributes among them.
Kohl's commissioned Impulse Research, a full-service public opinion and
marketing research firm, to develop and conduct its study. The company currently operates 637
stores in 40 states.

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Beginning today, individuals interested in participating in the
program can visit www . We are committed to making a difference in the
lives of patients and their families by dedicating ourselves to
bringing innovations in science to fill significant unmet medical
needs that continue to exist around the world.elan.
Kohl's tapped real-life youth volunteer and television sitcom star Masiela
Lusha of ABC Network's The George Lopez Show to help announce its 2005 call
for nominees .
If adults don't nominate a youngster, Kohl's won't learn of them and can't
honor them," Masiela said.
"There are many amazing young volunteers across the country learning
valuable skills as they help others, and we hope to see each one being
nominated for recognition of their efforts and their causes," Kohl's Gardner
said.

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msleadersofhope. The survey was
conducted online with a random sample of 2,928 men and women in the U. over
the age of 20 - all members of the CyberPulse Advisory Panel, of which 1,508
have had volunteering experience.552.

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For nearly a decade Biogen Idec has worked closely
with the MS community, and we have been touched by the determination
and courage of people living with this difficult disease.
"Elan is proud to support the MS Leaders of Hope, a program that
recognizes individuals who have inspired others through their own
courageous ways of managing MS. The survey was commissioned by Kohl's Department Stores
as it prepared to launch its fifth annual Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) program that
recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country. This year, Kohl's
will recognize more than 1,000 young volunteers across the country , and more
than 100 will receive scholarships for their post-secondary education.

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About Biogen Idec

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) creates new standards of care in
oncology, neurology and immunology . At
20, she's an accomplished actress, author, model and artist," Gardner said.6752 314.

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This year's event is made
even better by the inclusion of our Canadian friends and a new youth
category. When you are well within your mind
your life has its greatest potential," Kathleen Wilson MA, MFA,
President + Founder, www.

Study Finds Young Volunteers Help Themselves While Helping Others

"I've performed volunteer work since I was six, and I have been blessed in
so many ways. These 1,508 were the focus of the survey.

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The winner in
each category will receive $1,000, as well as a trip for two to the
National MS Society's National Conference to be held this year in
Atlanta, Georgia, November 9 - 11. As a
result, we hope to inform an even greater number of individuals both
in the MS community and the public at large about versatile and
imaginative ways individuals impacted with MS improve their lives and
the lives of others," said Joyce Nelson , president and chief executive
officer of the National MS Society. The survey indicates that through volunteerism,
youngsters acquire valuable skills including communication, organization, team
building , planning, administrative and management and leadership.
To nominate a young volunteer for a Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) scholarship,
complete a nomination form at any Kohl's store or at
http: //www.

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It
is expected that the number of entries will exceed the more than 2,000
submitted last year. Mullen, chief executive officer of Biogen Idec.Kohl's Department Stores Launches Fifth-Annual Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) Program
Recognizing Youth Who Contribute to Their Communities

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. In
addition, Kohl's will award 10 national finalists each a $5 ,000 scholarship
for post-secondary education and $1,000 grant to a non-profit benefactor of
the young finalists' choice.

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The online program, which begins today, will recognize the most
inspiring entries in each of seven different categories. This online voting process will occur
between September 12 and October 20, 2005, with winners to be
announced on November 8, 2005.

Contacts: Lori Sansoucie Cindy Kosydor
Kohl's Department Stores Weber Shandwick
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This year, the MS Leaders of Hope awards program will introduce a
new category for young people between the ages of five and 17. It's this spirit of patients helping patients that makes a
difference for all of us," said Kathleen Wilson, MA, MFA, president
and founder of MSWorld, Inc.

About The National MS Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, founded in 1946, supports
more MS research, offers more services to people with MS, provides
more professional education programs, and advances more MS advocacy
efforts than any other MS organization in the world. A recent study indicates that by
volunteering, young people are developing skills that will contribute to their
success as adults. Those winners will go on to compete for one of 138
regional scholarships worth $1,000 each.S.

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msleadersofhope. The winning stories and solutions ,
posted on www.com

About MSWorld

Inspired by Christopher Reeve nine years ago, MSWorld began with a
single chat room and has evolved into a comprehensive on-line
self-help site for everyone coping with MS.

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Second Annual MS Leaders of Hope Awards to Recognize Resolve and Innovation in People Living With MS

Health Editors

NEW YORK, CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
"Last year's MS Leaders of Hope program exemplified how important
it is for patients to look at solutions to daily challenges. "For the last five
years the Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) program has recognized and rewarded the
volunteer efforts of children in each of our Kohl's communities. Youngsters are helping
themselves while they are doing for others, and I cheer them on! I also urge
adults to nominate young volunteers for Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) recognition. In addition, Kohl's will contribute
$1,000 to a non-profit organization on behalf of each national winner.
The Advisory Panel has been carefully selected to closely match US population
demographics. For a list of store locations, or for additional
information , visit Kohl's Web site at http://www.

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com, demonstrated the creativity and
spirit of the MS community through innovative programs such as fitMS,
a workout routine that helps restore balance and strength; Memory
Scrapbooks, a program developed to retain precious memories; and a
lesson plan designed to help a sixth grade teacher use her MS as a
teaching tool for her students. Each hour someone is newly diagnosed. MSWorld is committed to helping people attain an
unparalleled level of independence by providing a safe place on-line
to meet for support and to gather information.org

The Kohl's survey also documented that former youth volunteers continue to
volunteer through adulthood , with two thirds of its survey respondents
indicating that they have continued to volunteer at least once a month.

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Last year, more than 20,000 votes were cast for 18 finalists over
a three-week online voting period. All of the staff at
MSWorld are diagnosed with MS and volunteer their time and talents to
help others.
"Kohl's wants to encourage children to volunteer, also," said Julie
Gardner , senior vice president of marketing at Kohl's.
The Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) volunteer recognition program is part of the
company's Kohl's Cares for Kids(R) community outreach program, which raises
funds for children's hospitals, features fundraising gift cards for local
schools and non-profit youth groups and provides an associate program to
encourage volunteerism.

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Winners will be presented with
their awards at the conference and profiled on
www. The study has an error rate of plus or minus 2.

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As a
patient, I realize that we are on the front line seeking ways to
improve the quality of our lives everyday.com and either enter their own
idea or send a customized e-mail to someone else who they believe
should be a candidate because of their creative and innovative
approaches to coping with MS. This year's categories include:

Youth

Mobility

Relationship

Time Management

Employment/Workplace

Memory

Caregiving

The entry period will end on July 31, 2005, at which point a
select panel, comprised of people with MS representing the National MS
Society, MSWorld, Biogen Idec and Elan, will select three finalists in
each award category. From now
through March 15, adults can nominate amazing young volunteers for this chance
to win a $5,000 scholarship.kohls.

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Once the panel has made its selections, all
finalists will have their story and creative solution posted at
www. "Masiela is a shining example of the personal rewards a
youngster gains from volunteering. She's been an avid volunteer for years,
and she feels her volunteering experience has shaped her many talents. The nomination deadline is March 15 , 2005.
National winners will be announced in July 2005.

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msworld., By helping others, young
volunteers are helping themselves. The
survey found the two leading reasons adults continue to volunteer is to spend
time with their family and to encourage their children to volunteer.
Two winners will be selected at each store - one from each age range - to
receive a $50 gift card., Kohl's is a family-focused, value-oriented
specialty department store offering moderately priced national brand apparel,
shoes, accessories and home products.

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Through
support services and our ongoing research and development efforts, we
continue to work to provide new hope for people living with MS," said
James C. We are committed to making a
difference in the lives of people living with MS and their loved
ones," said Kelly Martin, president and chief executive officer of
Elan.com, where visitors to the site will be able to
vote within each award category.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the
central nervous system that, according to the National MS Society,
affects approximately 400,000 people in the United States and
approximately 2.5 million people worldwide. Volunteering gave me capabilities that have helped me in my
pursuits as actor, writer, artist and a model. Regional winners will compete for
one of the 10 national scholarships .

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MS symptoms may include
vision problems, loss of balance, numbness, difficulty walking and
even complete paralysis.
Nominees must be between the ages of 6-18 at the nomination deadline and will
be judged in two age groups: 6-12 and 13-18.

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"The outstanding response to last year's MS Leaders of Hope
program encouraged us to expand this initiative to enable more
individuals to share their creative ideas and personal stories. For product labeling, press releases and additional
information about the company, please visit http://www.biogenidec. For additional
information about the company , please visit http://www. More than
half of the adults surveyed said that they are more successful because of the
skills they learned as young volunteers."
Each year the Kohl's Kids Who Care (R) program rewards outstanding young
people, ages six through 18, for their community service.com .5 percent.
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis.703.

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About Elan

Elan Corporation (NYSE: ELN), plc is a neuroscience-based
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National MS Society, MSWorld(R), Biogen Idec and Elan
Continue Tradition with Newly Expanded Awards Program
Featuring a Youth Category

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), MSWorld(R), Biogen
Idec and Elan Corporation , plc announced today the start of the second
annual MS Leaders of Hope awards, a program designed to recognize
people with MS and their family and friends who have responded to the
daily challenges of the disease in ways that uniquely inspire others.msleadersofhope. It is a disease of young
adults , mostly women, with onset typically between 20 and 50 years of
age.