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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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