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GWAO raises record $140,000 for cancer patients
Washington, DC GWAO, the largest aviation and aerospace charity event in the Washington area, is supported annually by a wide spectrum in the aviation, aerospace and defense community. More than 80 major aviation and aerospace corporations and associations participated as sponsors and hosts, representing 37 states and several countries. Tournament attendees – more than 260 people in all – included senior leadership from major aviation, aerospace and defense companies, associations and airlines, as well as high-level representation from Capitol Hill and federal agencies. CAN, a non-profit organization in operation for more than 25 years, assists cancer patients with their transportation to treatment facilities by using empty seats on business aircraft donated by corporations. The CAN has flown more than 28,000 cancer patients to their treatment. GWAO raises funds through sponsorships, tournament fees and a live auction. The auction is supported by donations from a wide variety of airlines, hotels and companies across the country, as well as many Washington area restaurants. “There were two milestones set here tonight,” CAN Executive Director Peter Fleiss noted, “ the 20th anniversary of this great event and a record donation to a very worthy cause.” This year’s Honorary Chairman, Jack Pelton, chairman, president and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company said, “This is an extremely important event, well worth the time and involvement by Cessna and all the other aviation and aerospace organizations.” "The aviation industry has shown its commitment to the GWAO for two decades and it was a great milestone to raise a record amount for the CAN this year," commented Paul Bollinger, tournament director. “We would like to thank our major sponsors who make the GWAO a success.” The registration brochure for the 20th Annual Greater Washington Aviation Open, to be held Monday, May 5th at Lansdowne Resort. If you are not currently on the GWAO mailing list, please send your name, address, email, and telephone number to info@gwao.org. The 21st Annual GWAO will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009 at Lansdowne Resort. Review sponsors and
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