Winners Announced in 2007 World Games Design Competition

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About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by
promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and
without intellectual disabilities. By 2005, one-
quarter of Special Olympics global participants will be Chinese -- a total of
500,000 athletes.

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Last year the lack of snow in the Cascades resulted in the cancellation of
several events.
The Games kick-off Friday evening with the Torch Lighting Ceremony led by
2006 Grand Marshall, Bryce Fischer, defensive end for the NFC Champion Seattle
Seahawks.

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This global partnership will enable Special Olympics to expand its youth
programs to every continent as well as create the largest global corporate
volunteer team in the history of the Special Olympics movement through the
creation of Team Mattel., will be active participants in local Special Olympics activities . Through year-round sports training and
athletic competition and other related programming for 1 .com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040302/LNTU017LOGO )
Ms Baomei Zhou, a 26-year-old Special School teacher from Shanghai, was
awarded the prize for logo submission. Her theme of ''I know I can'' effectively conveys the
positive attitude and spirit of Special Olympics athletes throughout the world. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics.

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"As we planned for the relaunch of the Mattel Children's Foundation, we
considered ways to make a meaningful, global contribution.
Special Olympics Get Into It(TM) is an in-school curriculum developed to
promote acceptance, understanding of children with intellectual disabilities
and to encourage involvement among their peers.
The winning PSA entry was a joint submission by Mr Scott Lau, Ms Meijin Liang,
Mr Albert Tien and the Cube Cell production company, which was inspired by the
famous traditional Chinese folk painting known as ''100 Children.2007specialolympics.

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Special Olympics Washington Winter Sports Showcase Event - March 3-5

WENATCHEE, Wash. Athletes will compete in alpine and Nordic skiing ,
figure and speed skating, snowboarding, and basketball, which begin Saturday.

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Special Olympics is a non-profit organization that provides athletic training and competition for children and adults with mental retardation.

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"By focusing on sports programs for children with intellectual
disability, Mattel employees will bring smiles to children 's faces around the
world in support of our global philanthropic vision., You won't have to travel to
Italy to see these athletes bring home the gold, but the competition will be
outstanding as more than 1,500 athletes participate in the 2006 Special
Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee March 3-5. Law enforcement personnel from around the state will run an Olympic
torch from Riverfront Park through the streets of Wenatchee, ending at
Wenatchee High School, where the official opening ceremonies will take place. By participating in sports, physical fitness and
healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase
self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills and have
better success in leading more productive and independent lives .

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, Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in
42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world.

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About the Mattel Children's Foundation
The Mattel Children's Foundation seeks to better the lives of children in
need around the world through strategic charitable investments and by
promoting the spirit of philanthropy and community involvement among Mattel,
Inc . The majority of entries however,
came from mainland China, particularly from primary, high school and
university students keen to provide their support for the upcoming 2007 World
Games in Shanghai . The selection committee was
overwhelmed by the creative submissions we receive from both inside and
outside China.

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From
providing water to athletes at track meets, lacing skates, scorekeeping at
basketball tournaments, coaching and providing encouragement and cheers at the
finish line, Team Mattel volunteers will be the global corporate support
network for Special Olympics participants.,
increasing the number of youth involved in Special Olympics on a global scale. Family members and caregivers also are encouraged to
become involved as the child learns success through physical activity.3 million
children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries,
Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people 's
diverse abilities and develops the full potential of individuals.

For further information , please contact:

Ms Katie Howe, Director of Communications,
2007 Special Olympics World Games Executive Committee
Tel: +86-21-6431-2007 x819
Fax: +86-21-6431-9820
Email: howe_katie@specialolympics.

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There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics. Through year-round sports training,
athletic competition and other related programming for more than 1.

About Special Olympics World Games
The Special Olympics World Games program consists of Summer and Winter
Games.
"Athletes from across Washington will compete for their own "gold " after
months of hard work and training on the part of coaches and athletes who earn
the right to compete at this 3-day event," said Winter Games Director, Phillip
Smithson. "This
is one event that is not to be missed," said Smithson.

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"The support of Mattel's Children's Foundation and Mattel employees
globally will not only help grow the Special Olympics movement to reach more
of the 180 million people with intellectual disabilities worldwide, but also
help us create a world of acceptance for Special Olympics athletes," said
Timothy Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics .
The winner in the theme category, Ms Lou Ruzheng, is a resident of
Zhejiang province.
''The design competition revealed widespread international support for the
upcoming 2007 World Games,'' said Dr Shi Derong, Vice Secretary General 2007
Special Olympics World Games Steering Committee . ''We are proud of our involvement, as
the first sponsor company from the pharmaceutical industry , in the 2007
Special Olympics World Games,'' he said at the ceremony. "The dedication and enthusiasm of all involved in this weekend
is such an inspiration," said Caryl Morrell, Winter Games Wenatchee Director.

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The design, which depicts an elegant
graphic conveying Special Olympics athletes and the Shanghai city magnolia
flower, will now become the official logo for the 2007 Special Olympics World
Games., the design
competition awarded cash prizes to all winners and finalists.
More than 1,000 coaches and volunteers come together to make these Winter
Games happen.

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Support will focus on
the development of three programs, the Young Athletes Program, which will
engage youth ages two through seven with intellectual disabilities, the
Special Olympics Get Into It(TM) school-based curriculum, which will teach
understanding, acceptance and involvement and Team Mattel, which engages
Mattel employees as volunteers in the Special Olympics movement around the
world.
The Young Athletes Program will expand its successful pilot project to
twelve additional locations, six of those in countries outside the U.com) is the worldwide leader in the
design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products.
The Mattel vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and
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Mattel Announces Three Year Global Partnership With Special Olympics

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(NYSE: MAT) and the Mattel Children's Foundation announced today the launch of
a three year, global partnership with Special Olympics. Funding for the first year will total $1 million.
Designed for children ages two through seven, the program strengthens physical
development and self-esteem by building skills for future sports participation
and socialization.
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"You can see the pride and sense of accomplishment on the faces of all the
athletes who compete in the Games," she added.

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AstraZeneca is the sole sponsor of the 2007 Special Olympics World
Games design competition and is recognised as a "Friend of the Games" by the
Special Olympics Executive Committee.

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Established in 1978, the Foundation maintains a
commitment to its vision of "making a meaningful difference, one child at a
time," through its partnerships with exemplary nonprofit organizations and
global and domestic grantmaking programs. The Mattel Children's Foundation is
funded exclusively by cash donations from Mattel, Inc. The World Summer Games are held every four years, with the first games
being held in Chicago, USA, in 1968.com

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"And this year, the weather appears to be cooperating!" he said . The Victory Dance/
Celebration will be held Saturday evening at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel.

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4 million children
and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries, Special
Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people's diverse gifts., (NYSE: MAT, http://www. International Design Competition Attracts Close to 4,000
Logo and Theme Submissions

SHANGHAI, China, March 2 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Finalists and winners in
the design competition for logo, theme and 2005 public service announcement
(PSA) were honoured at a gala awards ceremony last Sunday (27 February, 2005)
at Shanghai Television Studios, Shanghai .''
An enthusiastic response to the international design competition resulted
in almost 4,000 logo, theme and PSA entries from professional and amateur
artists in Indonesia, the United States , Canada, Denmark, the Philippines,
Cameroon, New Zealand, Spain and Australia. ''The winners in each
category successfully conveyed the spirit of the Special Olympics, which will
be abundant in Shanghai during the World Games.
Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, Riverfront Park Ice Arena , Leavenworth
Winter Sports Club and several other venues in and around Wenatchee will host
the various competitions.

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The additional funding will
enable the program to be translated into multiple languages and expanded to
4,000 schools in 35 countries around the world to reach children with and
without disabilities.mattel.newscom.''
Sponsored by AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Company Ltd .
The prizes and trophies were presented to winners and finalists by
AstraZeneca President , Mr Steen Kroyer. ''We will continue
to encourage our employees to become even more involved in the preparations
for the 2007 Special Olympics World Games, as a key example of our commitment
to the development of Special Olympics in China.
To round out the weekend, the Healthy Athletes program will be offered,
providing free health screening and fitness education. Ward
Phone number: 425-330-9135
Email: jward@sowa.

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Thousands of Mattel employees in nine international
locations , including China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Europe and the
U.S.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by
promoting understanding , acceptance and inclusion between people with and
without intellectual disabilities. The prize money
for each winner consisted of: logo designer RMB200,000; theme creator
RMB200,000 and PSA producer RMB300,000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Jill A.

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Foundation.

About Mattel, Inc.
Special Olympics Washington is a non-profit organization that provides
year -round sports training and competition for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities.

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Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people
with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their
potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy
and friendship.

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marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare
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Our partnership
with Special Olympics allows us to do just that," said Kevin Farr, Chief
Financial Officer of Mattel, Inc. Founded in
1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver , Special Olympics provides people with
intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential,
develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and
friendship . The 2003 World Summer Games in Dublin,
Ireland, were the first World Games to be held outside the United States.
The 2007 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Shanghai, underscoring
the importance of China to the Special Olympics movement.

Winners Announced in 2007 World Games Design Competition

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