For Immediate Release
Contact: Lori Anderson
(949)361-4700
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Avalon Corporation Partners with City of Hope Cancer Center

San Clemente, California, May 01, 2003, Avalon Corporation, a leading provider of product solutions utilizing merchandise for today's business, announced Chae Polonia as a new board member of the City of Hope Construction Industries Alliance.

Chae Polonia, Founder & CEO of Avalon Corporation, was appointed to the City of Hope committee in May of 2003. Avalon Corporation supported the 29th Anniversary Spirit of Life Dinner, which was held in Huntington Beach, CA on October 4th. This gala event was a tremendous success for City of Hope, raising more than $700,000--the most ever raised in a dinner campaign for this group—and reaching a total of $10 million in its 29-year history.

City of Hope is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Named by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's best medical centers for cancer treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. City of Hope's scientific knowledge is shared with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling life-threatening diseases around the corner and around the world.

For more information, please call 800-260-HOPE or visit the Web site at www.cityofhope.org.

City of Hope...Where the Power of Knowledge Saves Lives ^SM.

Images from 29th Anniversary Spirit of Life Dinner

"You made such a meaningful contribution to the Spirit of Life campaign and the evening's success! The anticipated results of the auction are proof enough of your unwavering commitment to the event's success! Your devotion of time and effort should be commended!"

Deborah L. Harrington, President & CEO
Harrington Capital Advisors, Inc.

"You were the BOMB of the committee and I mean that. We are lucky to have you."

Rick Hopcraft
First American Title Insurance Company

"I can't thank you enough for your assistance and willingness to continue our fundraising efforts, so we can continue to provide HOPE where once there was none offered."

With Gratitude,
Dalise Lindsay
City of Hope

"CIA Spirit of Life Dinner would not have been so successful had it not been for the hard work, many long hours of volunteering, and the passionate, dedication that each Board Member has for City Of Hope. The money has and will continue to be used to help fund research projects, clinical trials, cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases, as well as provide passionate and compassionate patient care."

Barbara Regan, City of Hope

About Avalon Corporation
Avalon Corporation, founded in 1996 provides high-quality, cutting edge promotional products for a variety of business solutions, giving customers global resources for every budget and event. Avalon Corporation is leading the way with a systematic approach towards building long-term loyalty between corporations and their customers by providing unique Product Solutions for Today's Business.

Avalon Corporation
1311 N. El Camino Real, Suite A
San Clemente, California 92672
Phone: (949) 361-4700