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"Fight from the Fairway" Golf Tournament
to be held August 16, 2008
WEST
CHESTER, PA — August 7,
2008 – Weston Solutions, Inc.
(WESTON®)
is a proud sponsor of the Seventh Annual ‘Fight from the Fairway’ golf
tournament to support breast cancer research and education. The event
is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Honeybrook Golf Club,
Honeybrook, PA (just 10 miles West of Downingtown, PA).
Dedicated to
the memory of Karen Schneider, a WESTON employee who was diagnosed
with breast cancer in 2002 and lost her battle this spring, the
event has raised over $130,000 in the last six years. Proceeds go to
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) and Breastcancer.org.
“This event symbolizes the heart of our employees and the core values for which
we stand,” stated Patrick G. McCann, WESTON President and CEO. “It’s a way for
us to get together to make a difference in our community and in the lives of
those affected by the disease.”
George Prendergast, Ph.D, President, Professor
and CEO of LIMR added, “The support
that we have received over the years through the Fight from the Fairway tournament
has allowed us to conduct important breast cancer research. We are grateful to
Weston Solutions for their continued support of our endeavors and we proudly
remember our friend, Karen Schneider whose strength and inspiration lives on
in all of us.”
Marisa Weiss, MD, the founder and guiding force
behind Breastcancer.org stated, “We
appreciate the hard work that Karen, her family, and her friends at Weston Solutions
have put into Fight from the Fairway to make it a success each year. Their contributions
help Breastcancer.org reach out to comfort each of the 8 million people who come
to us in the middle of the night, between doctors’ appointments, or whenever
they have fear in their hearts and questions weighing on their minds.”
Jamie Apody, local ABC Channel 6 Action News
Sportscaster will be on hand as Master of Ceremonies. Other key sponsors
include Bank of America, BenefitWatch, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, PDS and TestAmerica.
To golf (individuals or foursomes), become a
sponsor or purchase raffle tickets, go to the event Web site at www.FightFromTheFairway.org.
About Weston Solutions
Weston Solutions, Inc.
(WESTON®) is The
Trusted Integrator for Sustainable Solutions specializing in environmentally
challenging sites. WESTON delivers integrated, sustainable solutions
for environmental restoration, property redevelopment, design/build
construction, green buildings and clean energy. Dedicated to making
a difference in the world, the company’s 1,800 people reach out from
60 offices around the globe to build strong stakeholder relationships.
WESTON has been responding to our clients’ toughest problems for more
than 50 years.
WESTON environmental solutions include site assessment,
remediation, and water and air services. The company’s property redevelopment services integrate sustainability,
risk transfer, and financial solutions to revitalize impaired property. Design/build
construction services for facilities and infrastructure include construction
and renovation management, fuel systems and water/wastewater. Green building
services include GreenGrid® roofing, LEED® consulting, and green site selection.
WESTON also focuses its sustainable solutions on energy efficiency, renewable
energy and fuels, greenhouse gas management, and landfill gas recovery.
About Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Founded in 1927, the Lankenau Institute for Medical
Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research center located
in suburban Philadelphia on the campus of the Lankenau Hospital. Part
of Main Line Health, LIMR is one of the few freestanding, hospital-associated
medical research centers in the nation. The faculty and staff at
the Institute are dedicated to advancing an understanding of the causes
of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. They use this information
to help improve diagnosis and treatment of these diseases as well as
find ways to prevent them. They are also committed to extending the
boundaries of human health through technology transfer and education
directed at the scientific, clinical, business and lay public communities.
For more information visit: www.limr.org.
About Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date
information about breast cancer. Their mission is to help women and
their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information
about breast cancer, so they can make the best decision for their lives.
Over the past 9 years www.breastcancer.org has
served more than 8 million visitors each year.
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