Canon Donates One Million Dollars for Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort
Sept. 1, 2005--On behalf of Canon's worldwide
groups, Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced the donation of one million dollars
in support of relief efforts for victims of hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and
Mississippi. Canon also will match the amount donated by its employees towards
the relief effort.
"We have all seen and been deeply affected by the
unimaginable impact of Katrina. I know I speak for all Canon employees when I
say our prayers are with the families of those who lost loved ones in this
tragic disaster," said Yoroku Adachi, President and CEO of Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon is making its donation to the American Red Cross
to support their efforts in rushing food, water, medical supplies and other
badly needed materials to those in the hardest hit regions of Louisiana and
Mississippi.
Posted: Thu - September 1, 2005 at 12:00 PM