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Mitsubishi Electric Supports the Local Community

Announcement posted by Mitsubishi Electric Australia 23 Apr 2002

Mitsubishi Electric Australia Executive Director, Mr S Naito presented local pioneering medical research foundation, The Westmead Millennium Institute with a donation of $5,000 at the Institutes research laboratories last week.

Mitsubishi Electric, with a head office based in Rydalmere, is a close neighbour of The Westmead Millennium Institute and is proud to be able to help support the vital work carried out by the 150 researchers striving to cure disease, prevent illnesses and find more effective medical treatments.

The $5,000 donation will help fund the vital work of the Leukaemia Research Group at the Institute. The Leukaemia Research Group has already made many new discoveries that may lead to improvements in Leukaemia treatment and will use the Mitsubishi Electric contribution towards their ultimate goal of a cure for leukaemia.

Mr Naito explains his involvement, Mitsubishi Electric Australia's new slogan Changes for the Better expresses our Companys dedication to contribute to enhancing the quality of life and creating a better tomorrow for all. The work of the Westmead Millennium Institute fits this philosophy perfectly. As a responsible corporation we continue to find useful ways to lend a helping hand to our "neighbours" within the local community."

In accepting the donation, Dr Linda Bendall, Leukaemia Research Group Leader, comments, We are extremely grateful to Mitsubishi Electric for this donation, which will allow us to purchase research materials vital for our on going work with leukemia. We are currently investigating new potential treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (the most common childhood cancer) and ways to modulate the immune response to enhance the immune benefits from bone marrow transplantation.

This partnership with The Westmead Millennium Institute is the latest example of the commitment of Mitsubishi Electric to the local and the wider community. Last week, Mr Naito also presented a Mitsubishi Electric donation of $2,000 to another close neighbour, The Burnside Family Learning Centre at Ermington. These funds will be used to help the Burnside Family Learning Centre continue to provide learning opportunities for children with learning difficulties from disadvantaged families in the local community.

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Notes to Editors:
Attached are images of the presentations at The Westmead Millennium Institute and The Burnside Family Learning Centre in Ermington
The Mitsubishi Electric Australia Head Office is based in Rydalmere, five minutes away from both recipients of donations
Mitsubishi Electric is dedicated to working with the local community to help work towards a better standard of living for all
Mr S Naito has been Executive Director of Mitsubishi Electric Australia since 1999
The research of The Westmead Millennium Institute has the potential to touch the lives of all Australians children, young people, adults and older people
The Burnside Family Learning Centre aims to ensure that children from vulnerable families have the support they need to complete their schooling, maintain good relationships with their families and ultimately successfully join the workforce.