FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BD
(Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:
BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced
today that it is donating $325,000 to assist in relief efforts for
victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. BD will distribute
these funds among nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid
organizations AmeriCares, American Red Cross, Direct Relief
International, Heart to Heart International, Project HOPE, Save the
Children, U.S. Fund for UNICEF, World Vision and the Give2Asia
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fund.

“The impact of this devastating earthquake and the resulting
tsunami continues to grow,” said Edward J. Ludwig, BD Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer.  “BD is committed to supporting the
Japanese people and our employees in Japan during the country’s
recovery.  On behalf of BD’s 29,000 associates around the
world, I extend our deepest sympathies to the people of Japan and
all affected by this tragedy.”

BD is currently working with these nonprofit organizations to
assess the country’s needs for healthcare products and will respond
accordingly when the assessments are complete.  Additionally,
the Company will match donations from its associates worldwide to
the U.S. Fund for UNICEF and the American Red Cross, up to a total
of $50,000. This match is in addition to BD’s traditional Matching
Gift Program, which matches donations from U.S. associates to
eligible nonprofit organizations. BD associates have already made
individual contributions to many relief organizations for Japan,
and the corporate match will encourage further generosity.

About BDBD is a leading global medical technology company
that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument
systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving
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