BEAVERTON, OR (December 10, 2007) -- Nike announced today that it is contributing $50,000 in apparel and footwear to help victims of the recent wind and rainstorm in the Northwest. The donation is being made through the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross.

In addition, Nike announced a $10,000 cash contribution to the Oregon Food Bank for the purchase of food supplies for victims.

"The families impacted by the Pacific Northwest Floods are our friends and neighbors and we want to do what we can to help them through this very rough time," said Craig Cheek, Nike's Vice-President and General Manager for the US region.

"This generous contribution from Nike will provide much needed supplies for Oregonians who are just beginning to recover from the devastation they have experienced," said Thomas Bruner, CEO of the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Nike has also recently lent assistance after to victims of the disastrous fires in Southern California. Further, Nike partners with Mercy Corps in supporting communities affected by natural disasters globally.

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NIKE, Inc based in Beaverton, Oregon is the world¹s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide varied of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse, Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan®, which designs, markets and distributes fine dress and casual shoes and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.