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FOR MORE INFORMATION
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bonnie LeVar
(914) 328-1313
bonnielevar@corpangelnetwork.org
Corporate Angel Network Recognizes Westchester
County at NBAA Forum
Twenty-five Years of Westchester County Support
for Cancer Patients
White Plains, NY (April 26, 2007) – Corporate Angel
Network (CAN) today presented a plaque to Westchester County Executive
Andy Spano for the county’s long-time support of cancer patients
through CAN. The award, presented during the opening session of
NBAA’s Business Aviation Regional Forum, recognizes the support
of Westchester County for nearly 25 years of donated office space
to Corporate Angel Network.
CAN’s sole mission is to transport cancer patients
to specialized treatment or clinical trials using empty seats on
business aircraft. Since its founding 25 years ago, the organization
has grown to include 530 participating companies (including virtually
all of the business aviation organizations based at Westchester
County Airport), five paid staff, and a team of 50 part-time volunteers
who work with patients, physicians, flight departments, and leading
treatment centers to coordinate the medical travel needs of cancer
patients with the scheduled flight activity of participating businesses.
To date, CAN has arranged more than 25,000 flights and provides
over 200 patient flights a month.
“The support of Westchester County over the past
25 years has been instrumental in our ability to transport patients
free of charge. The generosity of Andy Spano, Westchester County,
and the airport embody the nature of CAN and we greatly appreciate
everything they do.” said CAN Executive Director Peter Fleiss.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, Westchester Aviation
Association President Jeff Lee and CAN Board Member Wilson Leach
joined Fleiss in presenting the plaque.
"On behalf of NBAA Member Companies, we are proud
to be part of the outstanding service CAN provides those battling
cancer," said Bolen. “The business aviation community has long supported
CAN's efforts, and we are pleased to take part in recognizing the
people here at Westchester County Airport for making these efforts
possible.” Photo Caption: (L to R) CAN Board Member, Wilson Leach;
Westchester Aviation Association President, Jeff Lee; NBAA President
and CEO, Ed Bolen; Westchester County Executive, Andy Spano; and
CAN Executive Director, Peter Fleiss.
Founded in 1981 and based in White Plains, New
York, Corporate Angel Network, a public charity, www.corpangelnetwork.org,
now includes 530 participating corporations, along with a team of
50 part-time volunteers and five paid staff who work with patients,
physicians, corporate flight departments and leading treatment centers
to coordinate medical travel needs of cancer patients with the business
flight schedules of our participating corporations. Corporate Angel
Network typically transports about 200 cancer patients a month.
About WAA Westchester Aviation Association promotes
aviation education and understanding on the part of government authorities
and the public of the association's concerns. Its members include
a growing number of individuals and businesses who value the presence
of good air-transportation facilities in Westchester County.
About NBAA Founded in 1947 and based in Washington,
DC, the National Business Aviation Association, Inc. (NBAA) is the
leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation
aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive
and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 companies
and provides more than 100 products and services to the business
aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention,
the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about
NBAA at www.nbaa.org.
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