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NEWS RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bonnie LeVar
(914) 328-1313
bonnielevar@corpangelnetwork.org or
Meghan Weber Stanton Communications
(212) 616-3601
mweber@stantoncomm.com
Jack J. Pelton & John G. Rosanvallon Join CAN’s
Board
White Plains, NY—July 12, 2007—Corporate
Angel Network (CAN), the national public charity that arranges
free flights to treatment for cancer patients using empty seats
on business aircraft, announced the election of two new Board
Members: Jack J. Pelton, Chairman, President & CEO, Cessna Aircraft
Company and John G. Rosanvallon , President & CEO, Dassault Falcon
Jet Corporation. They join Board members, Chairman Randall Greene,
Paul Bollinger, Dave Hurley, Dick Koenig, Wilson Leach, Isabel
Olcott, and Jim Schuster in charting the future growth Corporate
Angel Network. Both Cessna Aircraft Company and Dassault Falcon
Jet Corporation have been long time participants in Corporate
Angel Network.
“CAN’s Board is delighted that Jack
Pelton and John Rosanvallon are lending their considerable talents
to supporting the transportation needs of cancer patients,” said
Randall Greene, Chairman of Corporate Angel Network. “Jack’s generosity
and passion for aviation make him a natural fit for our Board.
The organizations he’s led and supported over the years value
his leadership and commitment to helping others and strengthening
communities. John has been a strong force over the past thirty
years in inspiring aviation community to give back and to help
those in need. The board joins me in welcoming both of these fine
individuals and looks forward to their assistance in shaping CAN’s
future.”
“I’m honored to be part of CAN’s
Board and serve with fellow members of the aviation community.
CAN is an excellent organization that provides much-needed transportation
to some very worthy people. I look forward to being part of helping
CAN continue to succeed in their charitable efforts,” Jack said.
"Corporate Angel Network is a perfect
example of what can be accomplished in this great industry when
we work together for a common cause” said John. “Their compassion
and devotion to people in need is inspiring."
About Corporate Angel Network
Corporate Angel Network arranges
free flights to treatment for cancer patients using the empty
seats on business aircraft. Since its founding 25 years ago, CAN
has grown to include 530 participating corporations, five paid
staff, and a team of 50 part-time volunteers who work with patients,
physicians, corporate flight departments, and leading treatment
centers to coordinate medical travel needs of cancer patients
with the scheduled flight activity of participating corporations.
To date, CAN has arranged more than 25,000 flights and currently
provides more than 200 patient flights a month…2,500 a year. CAN
has received numerous awards in recognition of its service to
cancer patients, including The Volunteer Action Award, the highest
volunteer award from the President of the United States. For more
information please call CAN at (914) 328-1313 or visit www.CorpAngelNetwork.org.
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