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Last year, EMCOR became a Flagship Sponsor of the walk for breast cancer research, prevention, and patient support services in honor of the Company’s 10th year with Making Strides. EMCOR has also been a Pink Ribbon Sponsor and Survivorship VIP Sponsor. Purdue Pharma has been a flagship sponsor for the past eight years. The flagship level is the highest form of support for Making Strides with a minimum donation of $10,000. “We are extremely thrilled and thankful to have EMCOR and Purdue Pharma back as a Flagship Sponsors,” said Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Manager Mindy Doyle. “EMCOR, Purdue Pharma, and their employees are an inspiring example of how much selfless volunteers and charitable companies can do to help us in the fight against breast cancer.” As part of their commitment, EMCOR Administrative Services Director Jeanne-Marie Ferro and Purdue Pharma Healthcare Alliance Development Associate Director Kim Tiller, RN, MPH, spoke at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff breakfast at the Westport Country Playhouse on Aug. 14. “Most of us at EMCOR have been touched, in one way or another by a loved one suffering from breast cancer,” Ferro said. “EMCOR’s deep history with Making Strides in Westport started with its employees wanting to make a difference in the eradication and treatment of breast cancer; it is now a key part of the Company’s Touching Lives Program, a corporate responsibility initiative that involves the entire organization.” “Purdue, now in our 8th year as a flagship sponsor, has a common goal with the American Cancer Society: to help improve the quality of life for those who suffer from cancer pain,” Tiller said. “We are proud to support Making Strides and to continue to provide an opportunity for our employees and their families to become involved in this wonderful event.” Set for Sunday, Oct. 19 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a national non-competitive walk that unites communities to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs that further progress against this disease. Last year, more than 500,000 walkers across the country raised more than $50 million to support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research programs and local services for patients and their families. For more information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Westport or to form a team, contact Mindy Doyle at 203-563-1526 or mindy.doyle@cancer.org or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline. About The American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or the Society’s programs, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 anytime or visit www.cancer.org. About EMCOR Group, Inc. A Fortune 500 company with estimated 2008 revenues of $6.8 - $7.0 billion, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world. EMCOR represents a rare combination of reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations worldwide. The 30,000 skilled employees of EMCOR have made the company, in the eyes of leading business publications, amongst America’s “Most Admired” and “Best Performing.” EMCOR’s diversity---in terms of the services it provides, the industries it serves and the geography it spans---has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results. The Company’s strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent, to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects, and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com. About Purdue Pharma, L.P. As a privately held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians, Purdue Pharma L.P. is focused on meeting the needs of healthcare providers and the patients in their care. The company is committed to finding, developing, and bringing to market new medicines and related products that improve health outcomes. Purdue is known for its pioneering research on persistent pain, a principal cause of human suffering. In 1993, to raise awareness of the importance of pain management, Purdue established Partners Against Pain® (www.partnersagainstpain.com). This alliance of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers seeks to alleviate unnecessary suffering by advancing standards of pain care through education and advocacy. For more information about Purdue, visit www.purduepharma.com. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com |
