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West Haven Mayor and Orange Selectman Proclaim 'Caring Together - Community Partner Day' Hosted By Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Posted on: Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 18:01 CDT

WEST HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation is pleased to announce 'Caring Together - Community Partner Day' as part of its philanthropic efforts as a true community partner. The American Red Cross of South Central Connecticut, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, National Kidney Cancer Association, St. Raphael Hospital and the Visiting Nurses Association of South Central Connecticut will join Bayer employees for the event at Bayer's West Haven campus.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050913/NYTU191 )

Bayer employees will be introduced to patient advocacy organizations that share a common vision with Bayer's specialty therapeutic areas including cardiovascular health, hemophilia and oncology. Employees will be able to learn more about the national and local services these organizations provide to assist patients. Employees will also be offered a variety of volunteer opportunities that many have requested.

"We're transforming and extending our research and resources in new directions, so it's important to us that our employees understand why we are supporting these organizations," said Paolo Pucci, President, Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation. "We want to show employees that we're not just making donations, we're getting involved and making a difference," said Pucci.

West Haven Mayor Richard Borer and Orange First Selectman Mitch Goldblatt have applauded the efforts of Bayer on the Caring Together initiative and will present Bayer with a proclamation declaring September 13, 2005 as "Caring Together - Community Partner Day."

"It's a great example of how industry and advocacy groups can work together to address the health needs of people at the local and national level," said Mayor Borer.

"Heart disease, cancer, and hemophilia, are major causes of the health disparities in our community that need to be addressed," added First Selectman Goldblatt. "Volunteerism, prevention, early detection of disease, and prompt referral to quality health care are essential steps to reducing these and other health problems. Bayer's efforts to work with these charity based groups and make a difference locally is commendable."

The day's activities will include inspirational speeches, informational booths, give-a-ways, and lunch.

About Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation (http://www.bayerpharma.com/) is part of the worldwide operations of Bayer HealthCare AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG.

Bayer HealthCare, with sales of approximately 8.5 billion Euro in 2004, is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the health care and medical products industry. The company combines the global activities of the divisions: Animal Health, Biological Products, Consumer Care, Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals. Bayer HealthCare employed 35,300 people worldwide in 2004.

Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover and manufacture innovative products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. Our products enhance well-being and quality of life by diagnosing, preventing and treating disease.

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Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation

CONTACT: Staci Gouveia, Manager, Media Relations of Bayer HealthcarePharmaceuticals, +1-203-812-6152, staci.gouveia.b@bayer.com

Web site: http://www.bayerpharma.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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