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Nextel Communications, Motorola and Detroit Lions Take Part in National Wireless Phone Collection Campaign to Aid Domestic Violence Victims
URL(s): www.ncadv.org
DETROIT, Oct. 18, 2001--
Lions Fans Can Donate Their Used Wireless Phones at Silverdome on Oct. 21
The Detroit Lions and Motorola (NYSE:MOT), partnering with Nextel Communications, and in conjunction with the Wireless
Foundation, will host a wireless phone collection drive at the Pontiac Silverdome as part of the national Donate a Phone CALL
to PROTECT program to benefit victims of domestic violence.
The wireless phones will be collected at the five main entrances at the Silverdome beginning at 10:00 am when the gates
open through 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2001.
Donated phones will either be refurbished and provided to victims of domestic violence or sold with proceeds from the sale
being used to support the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and other domestic violence programs.
This season, 30 NFL teams will each host a Donate a Phone collection drive at their home stadium where football fans will
be encouraged to donate their used wireless phones. Since launching in September 1999, the Donate a Phone program has
resulted in the collection of nearly half a million wireless phones from people across the country.
"Wireless technology can be a powerful tool for domestic violence victims," said David S. Diggs, Executive Director, and the
Wireless Foundation. "A wireless phone in the hands of a victim can serve as a lifeline, providing instant access to emergency
service. With the simple act of hosting a wireless phone collection day, the Detroit Lions will help protect thousands of domestic
violence victims from further abuse."
How the Program Works
Once the phones have been collected, newer phones in good condition will be recycled and distributed to victims. Older
phones or phones in need of serious repair will be sold, with proceeds used to support the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence and other domestic violence programs. Phones without value are recycled in accordance with all applicable
environmental regulations.
"As a co-founder of the Donate a Phone program and proud sponsor of the NFL, Motorola is pleased to bring the power of
the NFL and wireless technology together in an effort to stop domestic violence," said Tim Cawley, corporate vice president
and general manager, North America Region, Motorola, Inc. "With the simple action of the Detroit Lions fans bringing in their
used phones, countless lives will be touched."
"With the help of a majority of the NFL teams and the Donate a Phone program, thousands of domestic violence victims will
be able to regains their freedom," said Rita Smith, executive Director of the NCDV. "Not only will women in domestic violence
situations be helped, but the public will be educated on the issue of domestic violence and learn how they can help."
Anyone wishing to donate a wireless phone and will not be in the Detroit area can call 1-888-901-SAFE or visit
www.donateaphone.com.
The Campaign Participants
Nextel Communications, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Va. with Michigan headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich. and
offices throughout the state, is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communication services. Nextel has built the
largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the United States that covers thousands of communities across the United
States. Nextel and Nextel Partners Inc. currently serve 98 of the top 100 U.S. markets. More information about Nextel can be
found at http://www.nextel.com.
The Wireless Foundation, founded in 1993, oversees a number of philanthropic programs designed to put wireless technology
to work addressing the challenges of society. For additional information on the Wireless Foundation, please visit
www.wirelessfoundation.org.
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions.
Sales in 2000 were $37.6 billion. For more information on Motorola, please visit www.motorola.com.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence was organized I 1978 by a group of over 100 battered women's
advocates. Based in Colorado, NCADV serves as a national information and referral center for the general public, the media,
battered women and their children, and other agencies and organizations involved with issues related to domestic abuse. For
more information, please visit www.ncadv.org.
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