Fri, Apr 20, 2007
Westchester County Donates CAN Office Space
The National Business Aviation
Association told ANN this week the Corporate Angel Network (CAN)
will recognize Westchester County and its airport for their support
in the donation of the organization's office space for nearly 25
years.
The recognition will take place on April 26, during NBAA's
Business Aviation Regional Forum in White Plains, NY.
The mission of CAN is to arrange transport for cancer patients
to specialized treatment or clinical trials using empty seats on
business aircraft.
Founded 25 years ago, CAN has grown to include 530 participating
companies, five paid staff and 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.
So far, CAN has arranged more than 25,000 flights and averages
about 200 patient flights a month.
"CAN's ability to provide our service at no charge is due in
large measure to the generosity of the people at the airport and
surrounding Westchester County," said CAN Executive Director Peter
Fleiss. "CAN greatly appreciates the ongoing support of the county,
and in particular the generosity of County Executive Andy
Spano."
Fleiss will be joined by NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and
Westchester Aviation Association President Jeff Lee in presenting a
plaque to Spano, who is scheduled to accept the award on behalf of
the airport.
"The Corporate Angel Network provides an outstanding service to
people battling cancer," said Bolen. "NBAA Member Companies have
long supported CAN's efforts, and we are pleased to take part in
the organization's recognition of the people at Westchester County
Airport and in the surrounding community."
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