Will Give Cancer Patients A Needed "Lift"

RehabCare Group, Inc. announced this week its participation in the Corporate Angel Network, a non-profit organization that arranges free travel on corporate jets for cancer patients seeking treatment. More than 500 US companies currently participate in the Network, which has transported over 25,000 patients in its 26 years.

"We are privileged to be able to support what has become such a valuable service for so many people," said John H. Short, Ph.D., RehabCare President and Chief Executive Officer. "Many of our rehabilitation patients are battling cancer, so we know firsthand what a physical, emotional and financial strain it can be for them and their families. Travel costs should never have to deter a cancer patient from receiving potentially life-saving treatment."

Each week, the company will provide the flight schedule for its corporate jet, along with the number of available seats, to the Corporate Angel Network. The Network acts as a liaison with the cancer patients... matching requests, overseeing flight details and arranging ground transportation.

"This is an opportunity for us to put available corporate resources to use for a worthwhile cause," said Dr. Short.

The announcement to join the Corporate Angel Network comes midway through RehabCare’s Year of Caring. The company designated 2007 its "Year of Caring" to coincide with its 25th anniversary, adopting one charitable organization to support each quarter. The charities were selected through a survey of a cross section of employees.

"Our Year of Caring has been a great teambuilding, educational and rewarding experience for all of us," he commented.

FMI: www.rehabcare.com, www.corpangelnetwork.org/