Corporations pledge millions to help victims' families, aid relief efforts after terror attacks
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Terrorist attacks in New York and Washington have prompted major corporations, small businesses, religious and sports groups to donate millions to aid victims' families and relief efforts.
General Electric Co. on Wednesday pledged $10 million for the families of New York firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who died trying to help victims trapped Tuesday in the World Trade Center.
Computer networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. donated $6 million to the Red Cross and other relief groups. Wells Fargo & Co. pledged $1 million to the Red Cross.
Starting Friday, Massachusetts' grocery chain Stop and Shop Co. said it will match contributions from customers and associates. Gladstone's 4 Fish restaurant in Malibu, Calif., has pledged all of Sunday's proceeds to relief efforts.
''We will not make a cent on that day,'' said Christine Lloyd, restaurant marketing director.
Other groups, such as the New Haven-based Knights of Columbus, said they'll donate $1 million for the families of victims lost during rescue efforts at both the Pentagon and Trade Center towers.
The Southeastern Conference said pregame ceremonies would be held at its college football games, with each league school donating $1 million from gate receipts and TV fees to aid victims.
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