EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2006--The Chiron Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization funded by Chiron Corporation (NASDAQ:CHIR), announced today that it has awarded a total of $140,000 to seven organizations for programs assisting people living with cancer, lung transplants and pulmonary related illnesses. The recipients are the Okizu Foundation, Healing Journeys, National Children’s Cancer Society, Friends of Cancer Research, Allergy and Asthma Network, American Lung Association of Washington and Second Wind. These grants will assist each organization in its efforts to improve the quality of life for patients through the development of support and education programs and to raise awareness of cancer and pulmonary illnesses through outreach and advocacy.
